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Installation Instructions
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Incandescent Dimmers
C-600, C-1000, C-1500, C-2000
120 V 60 Hz
Table Of Contents
Package Contents....................................................................1
Important Notes .......................................................................1
Single Unit Installation .............................................................1
Multigang Installation-
No side Sections Removed ..............................................2
Multigang Installation-
Side Sections Removed ...................................................3
Installation Assistance .............................................................4
Package Contents:
Control
Knob
Mounting
Screws
Wire Connectors
Wallplate
Important Notes
Please Read Before Installation
Install in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
Lamp Type: Use this product with incandescent and halogen
lamps only – 120 V 60 Hz. Do not connect to low-voltage lamps
or any appliance.
Caution: To avoid overheating and possible damage to other
equipment, do not install to control receptacles, fluorescent
lighting fixtures, motor-operated appliances, or transformer
supplied appliances.
Short Circuit Check: Check new installation for short circuits
prior to installation of dimmer by using a single pole switch and
connecting the appropriate terminals to the hot wire and the
lamp with power OFF. Turn power on. If lights do not work, or
breaker trips, a short is present. Correct the wiring and check
circuit again. Install dimmer only when short is no longer
present.
Wire Connectors: Wire connectors provided can be used to join
one 10-, 12-, 14-, 16-, or 18-gauge wire with one or two 12- or
14-gauge wires. Use them with copper wire only.
Clean dimmer with a soft damp cloth only. Do not use any
chemical cleaners.
Wallbox and Location: A single-gang wallbox (3 in high x 2
in wide x 2-1/2 in deep (76 mm high x 51 mm wide x 64 mm
deep)) will service all individual Centurion dimmers. These
dimmers are designed to operate in ambient temperatures from
0-°C to 40-°C (32-°F to 104-°F). Allow a minimum space of
4-1/2 in (114 mm) above and below the dimmers for proper heat
dissipation.
Single Unit Installation
1. Turn power OFF at fusebox or circuit breaker. Wiring with
power on can result in personal injury. Damage to product
caused by wiring with power on voids warranty.
2. Remove wallplate from dimmer to prevent damage and to
access mounting holes. Pull out at top and bottom edges, plate
will snap off.
3. Strip insulation from dimmer wires and from wires to which
dimmer is to be connected as follows:
• 1/2 in (13 mm) for 10, 12, and 14 gauge wire
• 5/8 in (16 mm) for 16 and 18 gauge wire
1/2 in (13 mm) or
5/8 in (16 mm)
• Using the wire connectors provided, connect the green ground
wire on the dimmer to the green or bare copper ground wire
in the wallbox. Note: If a green or bare copper ground wire is
not in the wallbox, contact a licensed electrician.
• Connect the 2 dimmer leads to the 2 wallbox leads (see Figure
A). The hot wire may be connected to either of the dimmer
wires. Be sure copper conductor is not exposed.
Figure A. Wallbox Wiring
Ground
(Green or Bare)
4. Push wires into wallbox, allowing room for dimmer
backcover to be inserted.
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5. Mount dimmer to wallbox using 2 screws provided and
center mounting holes. Unit must be mounted vertically. See
Figure B.
Figure B. Front View - Single Unit Installation
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Offset Mounting Holes
Center Mounting Holes
6. Check knob for correct positioning. Lutron inscription
on knob indicates light level. When dimmer is off, knob is
positioned as shown in Figure B. If not, remove knob from the
stem, align in the correct position, and push securely back on.
7. Snap wallplate on. See Figure C.
Figure C. Snap on Wallplate
1.
Determine the number of wallboxes necessary by using
the Wallbox Requirement Chart (Table A). When ganging any
combination of small dimmers (C-600, C-1000) and large
dimmers (C-1500, C-2000), keep all small dimmers together at
one end of the gang and all large dimmers together at the other
end of the gang.
Table A. Wallbox Requirement Chart
No Side Sections Removed
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0 0 1 1+1* 4 4+1* 7 1+7*
Number
1 1 3 5 6 8 9 11
of Large
2 4 6 7 9 10 12 13
Controls
3 6 8 10 11 13 14 16
4 9 11 12 14 15 17 18
Number of Small Controls
Number of Wallboxes Required
*See item #2
2. When ganging an even number of small controls use
gangable wallboxes with tapped ears. Do not use plaster rings
or gangbox covers. One wallbox in addition to the total number
of controls is required in order to provide space for wallplates
(e.g. 4 dimmers require 5 wallboxes). Place additional wallboxes
3/4 in (19 mm) apart from other wallbox to provide space for
wallplate(s). See Figure D.
Tabs
Wallplate
Press Plate Until Tabs Snap In
8. Turn power ON. Turn knob clockwise to increase light
intensity; counterclockwise to decrease light intensity and click
off.
Multigang Installation-
No Side Sections Removed (No Derating Required)
In multigang installations several dimmers or controls are
grouped horizontally in one ganging wallbox or in a series of
connected wallboxes. Installation of dimmers without removing
side sections allows operation at full capacity (no derating).
Follow instructions below. For retrofit installations side sections
can be removed to fit existing wallboxes. This requires derating
and is described in "Multigang Installation - Side Sections
Removed" on page 3.
Figure D. Wallbox Positioning Four-Gang Controls
Four-gang Gangable Wallbox
3/4 in (19 mm)
Space (use
chase nipple)
Single-Gang
Gangable Wallbox
3. Turn power OFF. Wire each dimmer according to step 3 in
“Single Unit Installation” on page 1.
4. Install controls in wallbox. Use center mounting holes for
first unit, then use offset mounting holes as required for proper
alignment (see Figure E). Allow 1/32 in (0.8 mm) between
controls for ease in attaching wallplates.
Figure E. Front View - Four-Gang Installation
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Center Mounting Holes
Offset Mounting Holes
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5. Snap multiple single wallplates onto controls and adjust up or
down for a snug fit. See Figure F.
Figure F. Front View - Four-Gang Installation
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Multigang Installation-
Side Sections Removed (Derating Required)
3. Remove only inner side sections. Using pliers, bend side
sections as far as you can and then back to their original
positions. Repeat several times until side sections break off (See
Figure F).
Note: Do not remove outer side sections of the two dimmers
which are on the ends of the gang.
Figure G. Side Section Removal
In multigang installations several dimmers or controls are
grouped horizontally in one ganging wallbox or in a series of
connected wallboxes.
1. Derating is necessary when side sections are removed. Use
the Derating Chart (Table B) to determine maximum wattage of
lamps safely dimmed when side sections are removed. Match
the dimmer model number and the number of side sections
removed to determine the maximum load that can be controlled.
Table B. Derating Chart - Maximum Wattage
Control
Model
C-600 S 600 W 600 W 500 W
C-1000 S 1000 W 900 W 700 W
C-1500 L 1500 W 1250 W 1000 W
C-2000 L 2000 W 1800 W 1500 W
Size
No Sides
Removed
1 Side
Removed
2 Sides
Removed
2. Determine the number of wallboxes necessary by using
the Wallbox Requirement Chart (Table C). When ganging any
combination of small controls (C-600, C-1000) and large
dimmers (C-1500, C-2000), place all small controls together at
one end of the gang and all large controls at the other end of
the gang.
Side section break-off points
4. Turn power OFF. Wire each dimmer according to step 3 in
"Single Unit Installation" on page 1.
5. Install controls in wallbox(es). Use center mounting holes.
(With large controls, you can use offset mounting holes as
required for proper alignment). Allow 1/32 in (0.8 mm) between
controls for ease in attaching wallplates.
6. Remove appropriate sides of wallplates to match the side
sections removed from the controls (see Wallplate Cutting). Then
snap multiple single wallplates onto controls and adjust up or
down for a snug fit.
Wallplate Cutting
Some wallplates will need to be cut if removing side sections
of dimmers. Position wallplate on a soft cloth face down. Press
firmly and score the groove on the back of wallplate with a
razor-sharp knife, using vertical side groove to keep knife on
straight course (see Figure G). Bend section back and forth to
break it off. Smooth edges by placing fine-grained sandpaper on
a flat surface and rub edge of the wallplate over the sandpaper a
few times. Hold wallplate steady as you rub to keep a true edge.
Table C. Wallbox Requirement Chart
Side Sections Removed
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Number
1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8
of Large
2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10
Controls
3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12
4 7 9 10 11 12 13 14
Number of Small Controls
Number of Wallboxes Required
Figure G. Cutting Wallplate
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Technical Assistance
If you have questions concerning the installation or operation of
this product, call the Lutron Technical Support Center. Please
provide exact model number when calling.
1-800-523-9466 (U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean)
Other countries call +1-610-282-3800
Fax +1-610-282-3090 Internet: www.lutron.com
Limited Warranty
Valid only in U.S.A., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.
Lutron will, at its option, repair or replace any unit that is defective in materials or
manufacture within one year after purchase. For warranty service, return unit to place of
purchase or mail to Lutron at 7200 Suter Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, postage prepaid.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF INSTALLATION, REMOVAL OR
REINSTALLATION, OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISUSE, ABUSE, OR DAMAGE FROM
IMPROPER WIRING OR INSTALLATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. LUTRON’S LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CON NEC TION WITH THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, INSTALLATION,
DELIVERY, OR USE OF THE UNIT SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PUR CHASE PRICE OF THE
UNIT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty may last, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
Lutron and Centurion are registered trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
© 2007 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299
Made and printed in U.S.A. 5/07 P/N 030-088 Rev. E
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