Leviton Decora Illumatech RPI06-10 User manual

Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Rotary Dimmer
120VAC, 60Hz
Cat. No. RPI Ø 6-1L, 600W (Lighted)
Cat. No. RPI
Ø 6-1 Ø , 600W
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PK-93316-10-00-2B
Tools needed to install your Dimmer:
Slotted/Philips 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. Refer to the chart for maximum load per dimmer.
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER
NOTE: Use check boxes when Steps are completed.
WARNING: To avoid fire, shock, or death; TURN OFF
POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is off
before wiring!
Removing existing switch: Remove existing wallplate
and switch mounting screws. Carefully pull switch from wall
box. DO NOT remove wires attached to the switch at this
time.
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.
Disconnecting switch wires and preparing wires:
Step 2
Single-Pole Wiring Application:
Step 4 Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare conductors
show below the wire connectors. Secure each connector with
electrical tape.
•Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper wire in
wall box.
•Black dimmer lead to any wall box wire removed from old
switch.
•Red dimmer lead without insulating label to remaining
wall box wire.
•Remaining Red dimmer lead should have Red insulation
label affixed.
NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to Red lead, use
a small wire nut or electrical tape to cap off.
• Proceed to Step 6.
Step 1
Step 3
ONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFFONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
Single-Pole:
Look at the back of your switch.
If there are 2 wires connected to
two screw terminals (not
including a green or bare copper
wire used for grounding), you
have a Single-Pole switch.
3-Way:
Look at the back of your switch. If
there are 3 wires connected to three
screw terminals (not including a
green or bare copper wire used for
grounding), you have a 3-Way switch.
Note that one of the screw terminals
will usually be a different color (black)
or labeled Common. Tag that wire
with electrical tape to identify.
Tag Common
Screw Wire
WARNINGS:
• 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 only one (1) dimmer per load. The switch(es) will turn the light on at the brightness level
selected at the dimmer.
CAUTIONS:
• Use with incandescent or 120V halogen fixtures only.
• Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing fixture.
• Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked
CO/ALR or CU/AL.
• Disconnect wires from screw terminals or
Quickwire™ slots (shown).
• 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 5/8" (1.6 cm) of insulation from
each wire in the wall box (shown).
•For Single-Pole Application, go to Step
5A.
•For 3-Way Application, go to Step 5B.
Strip 5/8"
Cut
(if necessary)
Press in slot and
pull out wire
Strip Gage
5/8"
√
Black
Red
Neutral
Green
Ground
Red
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations, do not remove this
insulating label.
Step 5a
Insert wires
straight then
twist
clockwise
Electrical
Ta p e
More than
Cat. No. Single Two Devices 2 Devices
RPI
Ø 6-1L 600W 500W 400W
RPI
Ø 6-1 Ø 600W 500W 400W
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE

3-Way Wiring Application:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare
conductors show below the wire connectors. Secure each
connector with electrical tape.
NOTE: Control can be installed on either the Load or Line side.
•Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper
wire in wall box.
•Black dimmer lead to tagged (common) wall box wire
identified when removing old switch.
•Remove Red insulating label from Red lead.
•Any Red dimmer lead to any of the remaining wall box
wires.
•Remaining Red dimmer lead to remaining wall box wire.
Testing your Dimmer prior to mounting in wall
box:
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: Quality Assurance
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.
Dimmer Mounting:
TURN OFF POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE.
Restore Power: Restore power at circuit breaker or
fuse. Installation is complete.
OPERATION
NOTE: The indicator light will illuminate when the load is OFF
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 control knob. The lighting
can be controlled from either the dimmer or the switch location.
Black
Red
Neutral
Green
Ground
Red
Step 6
Step 7
Installation may now be
completed by carefully
positioning all wires to
provide room in wall box for
dimmer. Mount dimmer
into box with mounting
screws supplied. Attach
Decora®wallplate.
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
Step 5b
Insert wires
straight then
twist
clockwise
PK-93316-10-00-2B
Step 8
Electrical
Tape
• Restore power at circuit breaker
or fuse.
• Carefully holding Dimmer as
shown,rotate knob fully
clockwise to highest position.
Lights should turn ON to
brightest level. If lights do not turn
ON, depress push-button switch
(dimmer knob) once. Lights
should turn ON to brightest level.
If lights still do not turn ON,
refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
ON:
Depress push-button switch (dimmer
knob) to ON position – Lights will turn
ON.
OFF:
Depress push-button switch (dimmer
knob) to OFF position – Lights will
turn OFF.
BRIGHTEN:
Rotate control knob clockwise – Lights
will BRIGHTEN to desired level.
DIM:
Rotate control knob counter-clockwise
– Lights will DIM to desired level.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Lights Flickering
- Lamp has a bad connection.
- Wires not secured firmly with wire connectors.
• Light does not turn ON and ON/OFF LED does not turn ON
- Circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
- Lamp is burned out.
- Lamp Neutral connection is not wired.
NOTE: If further information is needed in identifying the HOT wire in
a 3-Way application, go to Leviton's website at www.leviton.com.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
• For technical assistance, contact us at 1-800-824-3005.
• Visit our website at www.leviton.com.