GE 45610WB User Manual

45610/ZW2001/ZW2002

GE Wireless Lighting

Control Auxiliary Switch

This auxiliary switch is a component of the GE Z-Wave®
lighting control system and is designed to work with the
45607 Dimmer (ZW3002), 45612 Dimmer (ZW3003) and
45609 On/Off Relay Switch (ZW4001). Use one auxiliary
switch for 3-way control such as the top and bottom of a
staircase (1 load/light & 2 switches) with one of the above
Z-Wave devices. Two or three auxiliary switches can be
used with these dimmers and switches to create a 4-way (1
load/light & 3 switches) or 5-way (1 load/light & 4 switches)
lighting system.

The 45610 auxiliary switch is not Z-Wave enabled
and must be used exclusively with one of the Z-Wave
devices listed above. It is not designed for stand­alone use to control an electrical load. It does not
have Z-Wave functionality and does not act as a
repeater in your Z-Wave control network.

This switch communicates with the Z-Wave enabled
switch through the traveler wire, providing manual On/Off/
Dim control of the connected lighting (through the active
Z-Wave switch) and synchronization of the lighting status
(On/Off/Dim level) between the switches.

There are no user serviceable parts in this unit.

This device is intended for installation in accordance
with the National Electric Code and local regulations
in the United States, or the Canadian Electrical Code
and local regulations in Canada. If you are unsure or
uncomfortable about performing this installation consult
a qualied electrician.

RISK OF FIRE

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

RISK OF BURNS

Controlling Appliances:

Exercise extreme caution when using Z-Wave devices

to control appliances. Operation of the Z-Wave
device may be in a different room than the controlled
appliance, also an unintentional activation may occur

if the wrong button on the remote is pressed. Z-Wave

devices may automatically be powered on due to

timed event programming. Depending upon the

appliance, these unattended or unintentional operations

could possibly result in a hazardous condition.

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For these reasons, we recommend the following:

1. Assign Z-Wave controlled appliances to device

numbers 10 – 18 on the GE remote. The likelihood
of unintentionally turning on the appliance will be
reduced signicantly because the “Shift” button will
need to be pressed before pressing device numbers
10-18.

2. Z-Wave devices controlling appliances should be

removed from “All” control setting. Instructions on
how to do this are included in the manual for your
GE remote.

3. Do Not include Z-Wave devices in Groups or

Scenes if they control appliances.

4. Do Not use Z-Wave devices to control electric

heaters or any other appliances which may present
a hazardous condition due to unattended or
unintentional or automatic power on control.

5. Double check programs for accuracy before using

them.

NOT FOR USE WITH MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT

Z-Wave enabled devices should never be used to
supply power to or control the On/Off status of medical
and/or life support equipment!

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT 3-WAY CIRCUITS

The term “3-way circuit” refers to a circuit with two switches
and one load (light) like you nd at the top and bottom of a
stairway. There are many ways to physically wire a 3-way
circuit and it is important to understand how the circuit you
wish to upgrade to Z-Wave control is wired. Below is a
description of a typical 3-way circuit.

One of the ways to wire a two-switch/one-load circuit is
to route the incoming power through the rst switch, then
to the second switch and then to the load. Although very
common and by no means a standard, it is the easiest to
convert to Z-Wave control. With this type of circuit, Switch
1 is replaced by the Z-Wave auxiliary switch and Switch 2
is replaced with the primary Z-Wave switch. The auxiliary
switch does not actually control the power; instead, it sends
a momentary voltage signal through the traveler wire to the
primary switch which in turn, controls the power to the load.