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Air-Gap Switch
The WS1E rocker switch has an air-gap switch that will remove all power from the load for safe
installation and bulb replacement. To activate the air-gap switch firmly press the rocker bottom until
you hear a loud “click” or you see the SYSTEM “OFF” label on the top rocker.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove the faceplate from the existing wall switch.
2. Unscrew and pull the existing wall switch out of the wall box.
3. Disconnect the wires from the existing wall switch. Identify the “Line”, "Neutral", “Load" and
“Traveler” wires.
4. Install the WS1E Wall Switch connecting wires per wiring configuration shown in Figure 3.
Note: Be sure that the WS1E Wall Switch is in the SYSTEM “OFF” position by firmly pressing the
Rocker Bottom until you click the air-gap switch to the open position or you see the SYSTEM
“OFF” label on top of the Rocker.
5. Optionally install any RWS Remote Wall Switch per wiring configuration shown in Figure 3.
6. After all connections have been made, be certain that all wire connectors are firmly attached and
there is no exposed copper.
7. Gently place the wires and Wall Switch into the wall box, with light emitting diode (LED) at the top
of device, and screw in place.
8. Before installing the faceplate, restore power to the circuit, and firmly press the top of the Wall
Switch Dimmer until it snaps out of the SYSTEM “OFF” position.
9. After testing the Wall Switch Dimmer for proper local operation (per Table 2), install the faceplate
cover(s) to the outside of the Wall Switch Dimmer(s).
De-rating Information
For a proper fit in a multiple gang installation, it may be necessary to remove one or both sides (break-
off tabs) from the mounting plate (see Figure 1). When tabs are removed, the overall rating of the
device must be reduced in accordance with the following chart:
Maximum Load
Removed
Deep Box
Removed
Normal Depth
Removed
Next to One
Removed
Next to Two
Table 1: Wall Switch De-rating Information
