Fluorescent and LED Fixture Slide Dimmer: Step 2 Step 4A Step 4B
Fluorescent and LED Fixture Slide Dimmer: Step 2 Step 4A Step 4B
Fluorescent and LED Fixture Slide Dimmer: Step 2 Step 4A Step 4B
Tools needed to install your Dimmer Note: No derating is required in this mult-device installation Step 2 Identifying your wiring application Step 4A Single-Pole Wiring Application: Step 4B 3-Way Wiring Application:
as referenced in the following chart. (most common):
NOTE: If the wiring in the wall box does not
Slotted/Philips Screwdriver Electrical Tape Pliers resemble any of these configurations, consult an
Pencil Cutters Ruler MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE electrician. This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations, do not remove this
Two More than insulating label.
Cat. No. Volts Single Gang 2 Devices
Changing the color of your Dimmer
IP710-DL 120 1200VA 1200VA 1200VA 7
6
IP710-DL 277 1500VA 1500VA 1500VA Red
Your Dimmer includes three color options. The Dimmer 6
ships with the White frame attached. To change color of 5 Insert wires Insert wires
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE: 2 2 Violet
Neutral straight then twist
Violet
Neutral straight then twist
frame, proceed as follows: 3 3
clockwise clockwise
0-10VDC ballasts are rated in Volt-Amps (VA). The maximum Gray
Gray
(Shown in Wiring Diagrams 2 & 4), the OPP20 switch 2. Neutral 2. Neutral
ratings are as follows (refer to OPP20 Instruction Sheet Electrical Electrical
Push in side at tab Line up tabs and 3. Ground 3. Ground Tape
to release press in side to attach for additional information): Tape
4. Load 4. First Traveler – note color
OPP20 SWITCH RATINGS: 5. Gray (-) 5. Second Traveler – note color
Note: Move slider on dimmer and slider on change kit 20 Amps for 120 and 277 VAC Ballast 6. Violet (+) 6. Gray (-) Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM 3
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM 1
to bottom of the slide bar prior to engaging. 7. Violet (+) (shown on page 2) as follows: (shown on page 2) as follows:
0-10 VDC Sink Current Rating:
28 mA maximum sink current. Contact your ballast Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare
IMPORTANT: For 3-way applications, note that one of the
Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices manufacturer for the sink current rating of the ballast.
screw terminals from the old switch being removed will usually conductors show below the wire connectors. Secure conductors show below the wire connectors. Secure
be a different color (Black) or labeled Common. Tag that wire each connector with electrical tape. each connector with electrical tape.
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER with electrical tape and identify as the common (Line or Load) NOTE: Ensure that low-voltage wiring (for Gray and
If installing Dimmer in a single device application, proceed NOTE: Dimmer can be installed on either the Load
with the INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER section. If installing NOTE: Use check boxes √ when Steps are completed. in both the dimmer wall box and the standard 3-way switch Violet connection of dimmer) is installed at wallbox
wall box.The remaining two wires on the brass or lighter or Line side.
Dimmer in a multi-device application, proceed as follows: that will house the IP710 Dimmer.
screws screw terminatls of the old switch are the travelers. NOTE: For additional switching capacity, use dimmers NOTE: Ensure that low-voltage wiring (for Gray and
Violet connection of dimmer) is installed at wallbox
MULTI-DEVICE APPLICATION: Step 1 WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR in conjuction with a Leviton OPP20 120/277V Power
that will house the IP710 Dimmer.
DEATH; TURN OFF POWER at circuit breaker or
Step 3 Preparing wires: Pack.
NOTE: You only need to remove side sections if installing fuse and test that power is off before wiring! NOTE: For additional switching capacity, use
with other dimmers or if it does not fit in wall box – not NOTE: Ensure that low-voltage wiring (for Gray and • Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper dimmers in conjuction with a Leviton OPP20
when installing with mechanical switches. Violet connection of dimmer) is installed at wallbox wire in wall box. 120/277V Power Pack.
When installing more than one dimmer in the same that will house the IP710 Dimmer. • Black dimmer lead to Line Hot wall box wire. • Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper
location, the side sections of the mounting strap must be • Red dimmer lead without insulating label to Load wall wire in wall box.
removed. Use pliers to carefully bend side sections back box wire. • B lack dimmer lead to tagged (common) wall box
and forth until they break off.
OFF ON OFF ON
• Pull off pre-cut insulation from Dimmer leads.
OFF ON OFF ON • Remaining Red dimmer lead should have Red wire identified in step 2.
• Make sure that the ends of the wires from the wall
OFF ON insulation label affixed. • R emove Red insulating label from Red lead.
OFF ON
box are straight (cut if necessary).
OFF ON OFF ON NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to Red lead, use • F irst Traveler wall box wire identified in step 2 to
• Remove 5/8" (1.6 cm) of insulation from each wire
Remove OFF ON OFF ON a small wire nut or electrical tape to cap off. any red dimmer lead.
all inner in the wall box (shown).
side OFF ON OFF ON • V iolet dimmer lead to (+) Violet connection on ballast. • S econd Traveler wall box wire identified in step 2
sections • For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 4A.
• G ray dimmer lead to (-) Gray connection on ballast. to the remaining red dimmer lead.
• For 3-Way Application, go to Step 4B.
Do not
• Proceed to Step 5. • V iolet dimmer lead to (+) Violet connection on
remove ballast.
outer
side • G ray dimmer lead to (-) Gray connection on
sections Strip 5/8" 5/8" ballast.
Bend back and (1.6 cm) (1.6 cm) • Proceed to Step 5.
forth to remove side
section
Cut
(if necessary) Strip Gage
Step 5 Testing your Dimmer prior to mounting in OPERATION
wall box: Wiring Diagram 1 : Single Location Control
NOTE: If using the dimmer in a 3-way application, the
lights will turn ON at brightness set on dimmer's slide Dimmer Gray To Additional Ballasts
• Restore power at circuit
control lever. The lights can be controlled from either Violet
breaker or fuse.
the dimmer or the switch location.
• Carefully holding Dimmer
as shown, move slider ON/OFF: Hot (Black) Red Violet
control lever to highest Depress push-button switch to Gray
position. Lights should ON position - Lights will turn ON. Insulating To Lamps
turn ON to brightest level. Label Red Black
Depress push-button switch to Line
If lights do not turn ON, OFF position - Lights will turn 120/277VAC, Black Red
Neutral (White) NOTE: Leviton OPP20 Power Pack shown, wire colors can vary on other Power Packs. NOTE: Power Pack and the load switched by the power pack MUST be fed from the same phase.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Wiring Diagram 3: Two Location Control
• L ights Flickering
3-Way Switch Dimmer Gray To Additional Ballasts
- Lamp has a bad connection.
Installation may now be Violet
completed by carefully - Wires not secured firmly with wire connectors.
positioning all wires to • Light does not turn ON
provide room in wall box for - Circuit breaker or fuse has tripped. Hot (Black) Red Violet
dimmer. Mount dimmer into - Lamp is burned out. Gray
Neutral (White) NOTE: Leviton OPP20 Power Pack shown, wire colors can vary on other Power Packs. NOTE: Power Pack and the load switched by the power pack MUST be fed from the same phase.
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