Lutron MA-LFQ3-WH Installation Manual

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P/N 033-211

Fan/Light

Quiet Fan Speed and Incandescent/Halogen
Dimmer Multi-Location System

Canopy Module

CM-L300FQ1: 120 V~ 60 Hz

Wall Control

MA-LFQ35M: 120 V~ 60 Hz

Accessory Control

MA-ALFQ35: 120 V~ 60 Hz

Warning: For use with one ceiling paddle fan and light only. Do not use with an

Important Notes

Please read before installing.

1. Caution: To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use to control

receptacles, uorescent or neon lighting xtures, transformer-supplied appliances, solid state
fan motors, or exhaust fans. For exhaust fans use Lutron fully variable fan speed controls.

2. Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.

3. When no “grounding means” exist within the wallbox then the NEC® 2002, Article 404-9 allows

a wall control without a g rounding connection to be installed as a replacement, as long as a
plastic, noncombustible wallplate is used. For this type of installation, cap or remove the green
ground wire on the wall control and use an appropriate wallplate such as Lutron’s Claro®
series wallplates.

4. The Maestro® dual fan/light control system consists of a Wall Control, a Canopy Module, and

up to two Accessory Controls. All must be installed correctly before attempting to control the
fan/light xture. Do not attempt to mix Lutron controls with those from other manufacturers, or
mix Lutron controls not labeled for use together.

5. This system is not compatible with fans having a control system built into the motor.

6. Do not paint Wall Control, Canopy Module, or Accessory Control.

7. Maestro Controls are not compatible with standard 3-way/4-way switches.

8. Accessory Controls (MA-ALFQ35) cannot be used individually and must be used in conjunction

with a Maestro Wall Control (MA-LFQ35M) in a 3-way/4-way application.

9. In any 3-way/4-way circuit use only one Wall Control (MA-LFQ35M)with up to 2 Accessory

Controls (MA-ALFQ35).

10. Do not use where total lamp wattage is less than 40W or greater than 300 W.

11. Operate between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C) room temperature. For indoor use only.

12. Wall Control and Accessory Controls may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.

13. Recommended wallbox depth is 2.5 in (64 mm) minimum.

14. Clean controls with a soft damp cloth only. Do not use any chemical cleaners.

15. This system cannot be used to change the direction of the fan. To change the fan direction,

stop the fan, and then change the position of the switch located on the body of the fan.

16. To maximize light bulb life, use bulbs recommended for fan or “rough service”use.

17. Do not use pull chains to operate fan/light after installing this system.

18. Canopy Module must be installed within a fan canopy enclosure.

19. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

300 W light / 1 A fan (3.5 A total)

3.5 A (one CM-L300FQ1)

3.5 A

exhaust fan or more than one fan.

One ceiling fan only No exhaust fans

Multigang Installations

When installing more than one control in the same wallbox, it may be necessary to remove all inner
side sections prior to wiring (see below). Using pliers, bend side sections up and down until they
break off. Repeat for each side section to be removed.Note: Product does not require derating

when side sections are removed.

Do not remove

outside

sections.

Breaking Side
Sections

Inside sections are
removed from each

control

Side sections are

removed from both

sides of middle control

Operation

Light Level Tap Button

• Tap once when lights are off -Lights

brighten smoothly to preset intensity.

• Tap once when lights are on -Lights

dim smoothly to off.

• Tap twice quickly -Lights brighten

rapidly to full intensity.

• Press and hold when lights are on -

Activates delayed fade to off mode. As
the tap button is held, the LEDs will
begin to ash. The rst ashing LED
represents a 10 second fade to OFF.
Each additional ashing LED
represents an additional 10 seconds
of delay before lights fade to OFF (up
to 60 seconds of delay).

Fan Speed Tap Button

• Tap once when fan is off -Fan

speed increases to preset level.

• Tap once when fan is on -Fan

speed slows to off.

• Tap twice quickly -Fan speed

increases to full speed.

To replace bulb, remove power by pulling the FASS

For any procedure other than routine bulb

replacement,power must be disconnected at the

Light Level LEDs

Indicate approximate light level

LEDs may not change with each
press

Press to increase light level
Press to decrease light level

Fan speed LEDs

Indicate exact fan speed

LEDs will change with each press

Press to increase fan speed
Press to decrease fan speed

(LEDs not available on Accessory Controls)

FASS TM - Front

Accessible

Service Switch

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

switch out on the Control.

main electrical panel.

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Light or fan does not turn ON or no LEDs
turn ON.

Upper LEDs on Wall Control cycle rapidly
and bottom LED is ON.

Upper LEDs on Wall Control cycle rapidly
and second lowest LED is ON.

Fan vibrates or wobbles.

Light dims in large steps and fan is noisy or
does not spin at correct speed.

Light button controls fan and vice-versa.

Fan speeds too slow.

Wall Control LEDs respond as expected but
fan and/or light does not respond properly.

Possible Cause

• Front Accessible Service Switch (FASS ) on
control is pulled out to the OFF position.

• Manual switch on fan is off (ex: pull chain).

• Light bulb(s) burned out.

• Breaker is OFF or tripped (or fuse blown).

• Fan direction switch is between forward and

reverse.

• Wiring error, call Lutron Technical Support
Center at +1.800.523.9466.

• Unit is not activated properly. Activate system
as described in Step 15.

• Wiring error, call Lutron Technical Support
Center at +1.800.523.9466.

• Communication error. Check wiring; if error
continues, call Lutron Technical Support
Center at +1.800.523.9466.

•Fan blades not properly balanced. See fan
manufactur

•Fan and light control wires on Canopy Module
are reversed.

•Fan and light control wires on Canopy Module
are reversed.

•Fan pull chain not set to high.

•Fan and/or light pull chains not set to high/on.

•Wiring error, call Lutron Technical Support

Center at +1.800.523.9466.

er's instructions.

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.

U.S.A. and Canada (24 hrs/7days):
+1.800.523.9466

Other countries 8am – 8pm ET:
+1.610.282.3800

Fax [phone]

http://www.lutron.com

México
+1.888.235.2910

Reference Wiring Diagram

Neutral

White

connected.

Switched Live

Black

Junction box and Canopy

Wallbox

See Step 12 for two- and three-location control wiring.

Live

120 V~

60 Hz

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canopy
Module

Control

Wall

Brass

Brass

Black

Red (Light)

Yellow (Fan)

Ceiling Fan and Light

Green

Ground

which the receiver is

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, REMO VAL OR REINST ALLATION, 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 CONNECTION WITH THE
MANUFACTURE, SALE, INSTALLATION, DELIVERY, OR USE OF THE UNIT
OF THE UNIT.

This warranty gives you specic 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, Claro, and Maestro are registered trademarks and FASS is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a
registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
© 2010 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in the U.S.A. 11/10 P/N 033-211 Rev. A

SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE

Lutron Technical Support Center

1.800.523.9466 24 hrs / 7 days www.lutron.com

Canopy Module Installation

Install fan.

1

• Install fan according to manufacturer's instructions and check for proper operation.

Set fan speed and lights.

2

• Set fan to highest speed and turn lights on using pull chains.

• If two switches control the fan and light separately, note which controls the light.

Turn OFF power.

3

• Turn power OFF at circuit breaker (or remove fuse).

Disconnect fan.

4

• Remove canopy enclosure from ceiling fan mounting bracket.

• If separate wires from the junction box power the fan and light, tag the wire connected to the light wire.

In Step 5, connect this wire to the black Canopy Module wire.

• Leave any green ground wires connected as directed in fan manufacturer's instructions.

• Disconnect fan from remaining wiring in the ceiling.

Typical Wire Colors

Fan
Light
Neutral

If the fan and light do not have separate wires, the xture may have a control
system built into the motor and cannot be used with this product.

Important Wiring Information

When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the supplied wire
connectors (see wire connector bag).Note: All wire connectors provided are suitable for copper wire only.For
aluminum wire, consult an electrician.

Wire Connectors:

Use to join 14 or 12 AWG (1.5 or 2.5 mm²) ground wire to
18 AWG (0.75 mm²) Wall Control ground wire, and to join
18 AWG (0.75 mm²) Canopy Module wire to
12 to 18 AWG (2.5 to 0.75 mm²) wire.

Connect Canopy Module.

5

• If you have questions about wiring, call the Lutron Technical Support Center at +1.800.523.9466.

To junction box

Switched Live

Canopy

Neutral

Module

To fixture

Black
Black with White stripe or Blue
White

To junction box To junction box

Mounting
bracket

Canopy
enclosure

Flush Mount BracketDown Rod Bracket

Wiring the Canopy Module (CM-L300FQ1):

Use wire connectors to join wires as indicated below

Black

Fan

Light

White

Yellow

Red

and in the wiring diagram, and to cap any unused
wires.

Canopy
Module Wire:

White

Black

Yellow

Red

Connects to:

Neutral wires in the junction
box and to fan

Switched Live wire from
Wall Control

Fan

Light

Twist wire
connector

tight.

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ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Insert Canopy Module.

6

6a - Down Rod Bracket

• Do not install Canopy Module in ceiling.

• Slide Canopy Module into the ceiling fan mounting bracket.

To junction box

6b - Flush Mount Bracket

• Do not install Canopy Module in ceiling.

• Attach Canopy Module to bracket with a cable tie.

• Ensure cable tie does not come in contact with moving motor parts.

• Install cable tie through notches on Canopy Module. Pull tight and clip excess.

To junction box

Notch

Cable tie

Control Installation

Remove original wallplate and switch.

8

• Remove the wallplate and switch mounting screws.

• Carefully remove switches from wall (do not remove wires).

Danger: Verify power to
each switch is OFF
before proceeding.

Identify the circuit type.

9

9a - Single-Location control

One switch controlling a fan/light fixture.

This switch will be a single-pole. The switch will have
insulated wires connected to two screws of the same color
plus a green ground screw.

Ground
(Bare Copper or
Green Wire)

9b - Two-Location control

Two switches controlling a fan/light fixture.

Note: Screw
placement may
be different on
your switch.

Ground
(Bare Copper or
Green Wire)

Different colored
screw (Common)

Tagged wire

Both switches will be 3-way.Each switch will have
insulated wires connected to three screws plus a green
ground screw. One of these wires is connected to a screw
of a different color (not green) or labeled COMMON.
TAG this wire on both switches to identify when wiring.

Important Wiring Information

Trim or strip wallbox wires to the length indicated by the strip gauge on the back of the control

Push-in Terminals: Insert wires fully. NOTE: Push-in terminals are for
use with 14 AWG (1.5 mm²) solid copper wire only. DO NOT use stranded or
twisted wire.

OR

Screw Terminals:Tighten securely. Screw terminals are for use with

12 or 14 AWG (2.5 or 1.5 mm²) solid copper wire only. DO NOT use stranded
or twisted wire.

Connect Control(s).

12

• For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations before
beginning.

• Only one Wall Control (MA-LFQ35M) can be used with up to 2 Accessory Controls (MA-ALFQ35).

12a - Single-Location control

Wall Control

Brass
screws

Black
screw

Green wire

Reference Wiring Diagram

Wall Control

Ground

Wiring the Wall Control (MA-LFQ35M):

• Connect either of the wires removed from the switch
to the black screw terminal on the Wall Control.

• Connect the remaining wire removed from the switch
to one of the brass screw terminals on the Wall
Control.

• Tighten the remaining brass screw terminal on the
Wall Control. It is not used in a single-pole circuit.

• Use wire connectors to connect the green ground
wire on the Wall Control to the bare copper or green
ground wire in the wallbox (see Important Note 3),
and to cap any unused wires.

12c - Three-Location control

One location will be replaced with a Wall Control (MA-LFQ35M) and the other two with Accessory Controls
(MA-ALFQ35).

Wall Control or

Accessory Control

Green wire

Tagged wires

Ground

Brass
screws

Black
screw

Reference Wiring Diagram

Wall Control or

Accessory Control

Br ssarBssa
Brass

Live

Black

120 V~

60 Hz

13

Green

Ground

Wallbox

Mount Control(s) to wallbox.

• Form wires carefully into the wallbox, mount and align the Control(s).

• Install wallplate(s).

Wall Control or

Accessory Control

Brass
Brass

Black

Green

Wallbox

Ground

Replace the 4-way switch
Note: 4-way switch may be replaced with either a Wall

Control or an Accessory Control

• Connect both of the tagged wires removed from the
4-way switch to the black screw terminal on the
Control (one wire to the screw and the other to the
push-in terminal).

• Connect one of the remaining wires removed from the
switch to one of the brass screw terminals on the
Control.

• Connect the remaining wire removed from the switch
to the remaining brass screw terminal on the Control.

• Use wire connectors to connect the green ground
wire on the Control to the bare copper or green
ground wire in the wallbox (see Important Note 3),
and to cap any

unused wires.

Replace the two 3-way switches

Follow Step 12b - Two-Location control.

Wall Control or

Accessory Control

Wallbox

Brass

Black

Green

Ground

Canopy Module

and Fan/Light

Fixture

Neutral

Attach canopy.

7

7a - Down Rod Bracket

• Check all wire connections.

• Tuck the wires into the junction box and/or canopy enclosure.

• Attach the canopy enclosure to the fan mounting bracket, taking care not to pinch any wires.

To junction box

7b - Flush Mount Bracket

• Check all wire connections.

• Tuck the wires into the junction box and/or bracket.

• Ensure wires and/or wire connectors do not come in contact with moving motor parts.

• Attach the canopy enclosure to the fan mounting bracket, taking care not to pinch any wires.

To junction box

9c - Three-Location control

Three switches controlling a fan/light fixture.

Note: Screw
placement may
be different on
your switch.

Same colored
screw (or marked
IN or OUT)

10

Ground
(Bare Copper or
Green Wire)

Tagged wires

Identify switch wires.

• If two switches control the fan and light separately, tag the wires connected to the light switch.In Step 12,
connect these wires to the Wall Control.

Important Note:

Your wall switch may have two wires attached to the same screw (see illustrations below for examples).Tape these
two wires together before disconnecting.When wiring, connect wires to new Controls the same way they were
connected to the switch.

One wire in
the push-in
terminal and
one to the
screw.

Disconnect switch wires.

11

Two switches will be 3-way and one will be a 4-way. TAG
the two 3-way switches as in the Two-Location diagram
above. The 4-way switch will have insulated wires
connected to four screws plus a green ground screw. TAG
two insulated wires which are connected to same colored
screws.

One
continuous
wire to the
screw.

Brass

Live

120 V~

60 Hz

Brass
Black

Wallbox

Green

Ground

Canopy Module

and Fan/Light

Fixture

Neutral

12b - Two-Location control

One location will be replaced with a Wall Control (MA-LFQ35M) and the other with an Accessory Control
(MA-ALFQ35).

Wall Control and

Accessory Control

Brass
screws

Tag

Black
screw

Green wire

Reference Wiring Diagram

Wall Control or

Accessory Control

Ground

Wiring the Wall Control and Accessory Control:

• Connect the tagged wire removed from the switch to
the blackscrew terminal on the Control.

• Connect one of the remaining wires removed from the
switch to one of the brass screw terminals on the
Control.

• Connect the remaining wire removed from the switch
to the remaining brass screw terminal on the Control.

• Use wire connectors to connect the green ground
wire on the Control to the bare copper or green
ground wire in the wallbox (see Important Note 3), and
to cap any unused wires.

Wall Control or

Accessory Control

Caution: Do not
overtighten

Start screws.

Turn ON power.

14

• Do not turn on power until Wall Control, Accessory Control(s) and Canopy Module have been
installed and wired.

• Turn power ON at circuit breaker (or replace fuse).

mounting screws.

Warning: Fan will return to
full speed when power is
restored. Clean up any tools
or ladders near the fan first.

Activate system.

15

• Pull out the Front Accessible Service Switch (FASS ) at the bottom
of the Wall Control, wait 10 seconds, then push it back in.

• The LEDs will cycle for up to 30 seconds.

• If installing more than one Wall Control/Canopy Module system,

activate one at a time with FASS pushed in on all other systems.

• Accessory Controls do not require activation.

Align control and
tighten screws.

Brass
Brass

Live

Black

Black

120 V~

Screw Terminals:
Turn screws to loosen.

Push-in Terminals:
Insert screwdriver.
Pull wire out.

Looped Wire:
Turn screw to loosen.

60 Hz

Wallbox

Green

Ground

Brass
Brass

Black

Wallbox

Green

Ground

Canopy Module

and Fan/Light

Fixture

Neutral

Recommended - Disconnect pull chains.

16

• Disconnect pull chain extensions to prevent light and fan speeds from being adjusted at the fan.