Leviton ACM10-1L User manual

Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer
Cat. No.ACM1 Ø -1L, (Lighted)
Incandescent 1000W – Magnetic Low-Voltage 1000VA
120VAC, 60Hz
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Single-Pole Wiring Application:
DI-000-ACM10-00A-X0
Tools needed to install your Dimmer:
Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver Electrical Tape
Pliers Pencil
Cutters Ruler
Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices:
If installing Dimmer in a single device application, proceed with the
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER section. If installing Dimmer in a
multi-device application, proceed as follows:
MULTI-DEVICE APPLICATION
In multi-dimmer installations, the reduction of the dimmer’s capacity
is required. Breaking off fins is not required on this device. Refer to
the chart for maximum load per dimmer.
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE
Low-voltage dimmers are rated in Volt-Amps (VA). The maximum
bulb wattage is determined by the efficiency of the transformer in
the low-voltage lighting system. Transformer efficiencies will vary
from different manufacturers; consider 80% efficient as average.
Use the chart to determine maximum bulb wattage for typical
transformer efficiency ratings.
INSTALLINGYOUR DIMMER
NOTE: Use check boxes when Steps are completed.
WARNING: TOAVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH;
TURN OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test
that power is off before wiring!
Step 2
Step 3
Identifying your wiring application (most
common):
NOTE: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any
of these configurations, consult a qualified electrician.
WIRING DIMMER:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
WARNING:FORMAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGEAPPLICATIONS,
CONNECT DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE)
SIDE OF AMAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
•Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer lead.
•Line Hot wall box wire to Black dimmer lead.
•Load wall box wire to Red dimmer lead.
•Yellow/Red dimmer lead should have Red insulation label affixed.
NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to Yellow/Red dimmer
lead, use electrical tape to cover.
• Proceed to Step 6.
Step 5a
Hot (Black)
Neutral (White)
Load
Dimmer
Black
Black
White
Red
Green
Ground
Line
120VAC, 60H
z
Yellow/Red
(PRIMARY SIDE OF
MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER)
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Insulating
Label
4
3
2
1
Insulating Label:
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations, do not remove this
insulating label.
Black
Green
Red
Yellow/Red
• Pull off pre-cut insulation from dimmer leads.
• Make sure that the ends of the wires from the wall box are
straight (cut if necessary).
• Remove insulation from each wire in the wall box as shown.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician.
• To avoid overheating and possible damage to this device and other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle, fluorescent lighting, a motor- or a transformer-
operated appliance.
• Use with incandescent, 120V halogen fixtures or magnetic low-voltage transformers only. Use a Leviton electronic low-voltage dimmer to control electronic
(solid state) low-voltage transformers.
• When magnetic low-voltage circuits are operated at a dim level, with all lamps inoperative, excess current may flow through the transformer. To avoid possible
transformer failure due to overcurrent, use a transformer that incorporates thermal protection or a fuse at the primary windings.
• Acenti™ dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatibleAcenti™ remotes for multi-location dimming.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• Use only one (1) dimmer in a multi-location circuit with up to 9 coordinating remotes without LEDs or up to 4 matching remotes with LEDs.The remote(s) will turn the
light on at the brightness level selected at the dimmer.
• Total minimum load must exceed 40W.
• Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
• Recommended minimum wall box depth is 2-1/2".
• Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft.
• Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing, installing or removing fixture.
• Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked CO/ALR or CU/AL.
Step 4 cont’d
Strip Gage
(measure bare wire here)
IMPORTANT: For 3-Way applications, note that one of the screw
terminals from the old switch being removed will usually be a different
color (Black) or labeled Common. Tag that wire with electrical tape
and identify as the common (Line or Load) in both the dimmer wall
box and remote wall box.
5/8"
(1.6 cm)
Step 1
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Two More than
Rating Single Gang 2 Gang
1000VA 800W 640W 520W
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE AT 80% EFFICIENCY
2
4
3
1
2
4
1
5
3
3-Way
1. Line or Load (See important
instruction below)
2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. First Traveler – note color
5. Second Traveler – note color
NOTE: For matching remote w/LEDs
installation, the First Traveler becomes
Line Hot.
Single-Pole
1. Line (Hot)
2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. Load
Cut
(if necessary)
WIRE CONNECTOR / # OF COND.
COMBINATION CHART
1- #12 w/ 1 to 3 #14, #16 or #18
2- #12 w/ 1 or 2 #16 or #18
1- #14 w/ 1 to 4 #16 or #18
2- #14 w/ 1 to 3 #16 or #18
For non-standard wiring applications, refer
to Wire Nut and Connector Size Chart
More than
Load Single Two Devices 2 Devices
Incand 1000W 800W 650W
Mag LV 1000VA 800VA 650VA
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE
Preparing and connecting wires:
Installing your Alignment Plate:
Important Notice for Installer
To achieve proper aesthetic installation of the Acenti products, the
wall surface surrounding the wall box opening must be fairly flat
and free of irregularities. The wall box must be level and recessed
or flush to the wall surface. TheAcenti installation system allows
for adjustments that will correct minor flaws that may be present in
the installation area.
This device must be installed with the Acenti™Alignment Plate.
The Alignment Plate is packaged with theAcenti™Wallplate,
which is sold separately from this device.
The Alignment Plate will function properly only if it is mounted to a
flat wall surface as described above.
•Leviton recommends to temporarily position the Alignment
Plate prior to wiring the device. If the wall box wiresextend at
least 6 inches out of the wall box, it is also possible to install
the Alignment Plate after the device has been wired (refer to
Wallplate instruction sheet).
•The Alignment Plate must be installed with the tab towards the
bottom.
•Leviton recommends the following 3 methods to temporarily
hold the Alignment Plate –use of device mounting screw, use
of wall box wires, or use of electrical tape (refer to the
following figures):
•For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 5a.
•For 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Application, go to
Step 5b.
•For 3-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application, go to
Step 5c.
Alignment Plate Held By Tape
TOP
Electrical
Tape
Alignment Plate Held By Wires
TOP
Alignment Plate Held By Mounting Screw
TOP
Mounting
Screw
Alignment
Plate
A
B
C
Step 4

3-Way Wiring with Matching Remote (w/LEDs)
Application:
NOTE: The dimmer must be installed in a wall box that has a Load
connection. The matching remote must be installed in a wall box
with a Line Hot connection and a Neutral connection. Aneutral wire
to the matching remote needs to be added as shown.
If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a
qualified electrician.
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes
cannot exceed 300 ft.
WIRING MATCHING REMOTE (wall box with Line Hot
connection):
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
•Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.
•
Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing
old switch and First Traveler to the Black dimmer lead.
•Second Traveler wall box wire from dimmer to remote terminal
screw marked “YL/RD”(note wire color). This traveler from the
remote must go to the Yellow/Red dimmer lead.
•Line Neutral wall box to remote terminal screw marked "WH".
WIRING DIMMER (wall box with Load connection):
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
WARNING:FORMAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGEAPPLICATIONS,
CONNECT DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE
OF AMAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
•Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer lead.
•Load wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old switch to
Red dimmer lead.
•First Traveler Line Hot to Black dimmer lead.
•Remove Red insulating label from Yellow/Red dimmer lead.
•Second Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to Yellow/Red
dimmer lead. This traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal
screw on the remote marked "YL/RD".
•Proceed to Step 6.
Testing your Dimmer prior to completely
mounting in wall box:
OPERATION
NOTE: The locator light will illuminate when the load is in the OFF
position to facilitate access in the dark.
NOTE: If using the dimmer in a 3-way application, the lights will turn
ON at brightness set on dimmer's DIM/BRIGHT bar. The lighting can
be controlled from either the dimmer or the remote location.
Air-Gap Switch: Gently pull the bottom of the push pad forward until
the bottom of the pad slightly lifts off the strap to engage the air-gap
switch on the dimmer only.This will cut power to the fixture to
replace the bulb. After servicing is complete, push the push pad back
for normal operation.
NOTE: This device has a removable push pad. If there is a need to
re-install the push pad, proceed as follows:
LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS
Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for five years from the purchase date. Leviton’s only obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement, at its option, if within such five year period the product is
returned prepaid, with proof of purchase date, and a description of the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: QualityAssurance Department, 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York 11362-2591.This warranty excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or reinstallation. This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an
improper environment, overloaded, misused, opened, abused, or altered in any manner, or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance with any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any kind, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, but if any implied warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration
of any such implied warranty, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, is limited to five years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment, lost sales or profits or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The remedies provided herein are
the exclusive remedies under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise. DI-000-ACM10-00A-X0
Push Pad (Default settings)
Turn ON from OFF position:
Tap –Lights turn ON to preset level.
Press and Hold –Lights turn ON to full bright.
Turn OFF from ON position:
Tap –Lights turn OFF.
Press and Hold until LED in LED Brightness
Display starts to blink –Lights remain ON for
10 seconds and then turn OFF.]
DIM/BRIGHT Bar
BRIGHTEN:
Press DIM/BRIGHT Bar Up Arrow –Lights
brighten to desired level.
DIM:
Press DIM/BRIGHT Bar Down Arrow –Lights dim
to desired level.
If you continue to hold, the lights will DIM to
minimum level and then turn OFF.
NOTE: When lights are OFF you can change the
light level that the lights will turn ON to using the
DIM/BRIGHT Bar.
TROUBLESHOOTING
•Lights Flickering
- Lamp has a bad connection.
- Wires not secured firmly with wire connectors of dimmer or
terminal screws of remote.
•Light does not turn ON and Locator LED does not
turn ON
- Circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
- Lamp is burned out.
- Lamp Neutral connection is not wired.
•Intermittent dimmer operation
- Minimum load is under 40W.
•Remote does not operate lights
- Ensure that total wire length does not exceed 300 ft.
For additional information, contact the Acenti™
Information Hotline at
1-888-4-ACENTI or visit
Leviton's website at
www.leviton.com/acenti
U.S. & Foreign Patents Pending
Copyright©2004 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
All Rights Including Trade Dress Rights Reserved
•Line up tabs located on top back of pad with
openings in the top of strap and gently press in.
•Line up tab located on bottom back of pad with
opening in the bottom of strap and gently press in.
•Press bottom of push pad to re-engage.
Cleaning: Clean with a damp cloth. DO NOT use
chemical cleaners.
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
FEATURES
Set Minimum Brightness: Set the minimum brightness
level that the lights can dim to prior to turning full OFF.
Set Dim-Lock: Set the brightness level that the lights will turn on to
regardless of the previous light level at which they were turned OFF.
Set Fade Rate: Set the amount of time (in seconds) that the lights will
have to turn ON or OFF. Fade rates can be set to one of five different
settings.
To Program:
NOTE: Have a flashlight handy if this dimmer controls the only light
source in the room.
1. Gently pull the bottom of the push pad forward until the bottom of the
pad slightly lifts off the strap to engage the air-gap switch on the
dimmer only and wait for 5 seconds.
2. Press and hold push pad for 7 seconds until the locator light starts
blinking. The top LED (LED 1) in the brightness display will also start
to blink.
3. Upon releasing the push pad, the locator light will indicate that the
dimmer is in Set Minimum Brightness mode (Mode 1) by blinking once
per second.
4. To change the current Minimum Brightness level, use the DIM/BRIGHT
Bar to choose the level desired from 1-50%. When adjustment is
made, the setting is automatically saved. Tap the push pad and the
locator light will blink twice per second to indicate that it is now in the
Set Dim-Lock Level mode (Mode 2).
5. To change the current Dim-Lock level, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar to
choose the level desired from 0-100%. If the Dim-Lock feature is not
desired, press and hold the down arrow until no LED is lit. When
adjustment is made, the setting is automatically saved. Tap the push
pad and the locator LED will blink three times per second to indicate
that it is now in the Set Fade Rate mode (Mode 3).
6. The LED Brightness Display is separated into 5 segments. To change
the current Fade Rate, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar to move the LED to
the desired preset. Preset 1 is the LED closest to the top and Preset 5
is the closest to the bottom (refer to chart for settings). When the
adjustment is made, the setting is automatically saved. Tap the push
pad to exit the programming mode. If the sequence is not completed
within 3 minutes, the dimmer will return to its previous settings.
Mode Description Range Default
1 Set Min. Brightness 1-50% 25%
2 Set Dim-Lock Level 0-100%, 0=no lock 0
3 Select Fade Rate 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Preset #1
Advanced Features Summary
*default
** LED #1 is on the top
*** The press and hold feature for the 10 second delayed off is
disabled in this mode.
If there is a power outage, the lights will turn to the
last setting before the power interruption, when the
power is restored. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment OFF an ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving Antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help.
WIRING DIMMER:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
WARNING:FORMAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGEAPPLICATIONS,
CONNECT DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE
OF AMAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
NOTE: When using the coordinating remote without LEDs, the dimmer
can be installed on either the Line or Load side of the 3-way circuit.
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot
exceed 300 ft.
•Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer lead.
•Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when
removing old switch to Black dimmer lead.
•First Traveler wall box wire to Red dimmer lead (note wire color).
This traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal screw on the
remote marked “RD”.
•Remove Red insulating label from Yellow/Red dimmer lead.
•Second Traveler wall box wire toYellow/Red dimmer lead (note
wire color). This traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal
screw on the remote marked “YL/RD”.
WIRING COORDINATING REMOTE:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to last remote is 300ft.
•Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.
•Load wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old switch to
terminal screw marked “BL”.
•First Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to terminal
screw marked “RD”. This traveler from the remote must go to
the Red dimmer lead.
•Second Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to terminal
screw marked “YL/RD”. This traveler from the remote must go to
the Yellow/Red dimmer lead.
•Remote terminal screw marked "WH" should have White insulation
label affixed.
NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to terminal screw marked
"WH", use electrical tape to cover.
•Proceed to Step 6.
Hot (Black)
Neutral (White)
Load
Dimmer
Coordinating Remote (no LEDs)
Yellow/
Red Yellow/Red
Red
WH
Red
Black
Black
Black
Do not use for
incandescent
applications.
White
Line
120VAC, 60Hz
Green
Ground
Screw
Green
Ground
(PRIMARY SIDE OF
MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER)
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Step 5c
4
3
2
5
Additional
Neutral Wire
Matching Remote Dimmer
4
3
5
BL
YL/RD
WH
1
2
Black
Green
Red
Yellow/Red
1
Hot (Black)
Neutral (White)
Dimmer
Matching Remote (with LEDs)
Yellow/
Red Yellow/
Red
Red
WH Black Black Black
White
Line
120VAC, 60Hz
Green
Ground
Green
Ground
Screw
Load
(PRIMARY
SIDE OF
MAGNETIC
LOW-VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER)
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3-Way Wiring with Coordinating Remote
(no LEDs) Application:
Step 5b
4
3
2
5
Black
Green
Red
Yellow/Red
1
Coordinating Remote
2
BL
YL/RD
RD
4
3
5
1
Step 6
•If Alignment Plate is temporarily positioned using screw as
in Step 4A, remove screw at this point.
•Position all wires to provide room in outlet wall box for device.
•Ensure that the word "TOP" is facing up on the device strap.
•Partially screw in mounting screws in wall box
mounting hole.
TOP
TOP
Wall Surface
Alignment Hole
(2 places)
Mounting Screw
(2 places)
Alignment Pin
(2 places)
Step 6 cont’d
•Restore power at circuit breaker or fuse.
•Press pad until locator light is OFF. Lights
should turn ON. If lights do not turn ON,
press the DIM/BRIGHT Up Arrow until the
lights brighten.
If lights still do not turn ON, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
TOP
TOP
Locator Light
NOTE: Dress wires with a bend as shown in diagram
in order to relieve stress when mounting device.
Step 7
To complete the Acenti™Dimmer and Wallplate installation,
please refer to the instructions included with the Acenti™
Wallplate andAlignment Plate.
Dimmer Mounting:
Preset LED** Fade On Fade Off
1*1 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 3sfrom full on
2*** 2 No Fade No Fade
3 3 No Fade Approx. 3s from full on
4 4 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 5s from fullon
5 5 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 10s from full on
Fade Rate Presets
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
LED
Brightness
Display
Gently lift bottom
of push pad out
LED
Brightness
Display DIM/BRIGHT
Bar
Push
Pad Locator
Light