Lutron SCR-15-TQ, SCR-15-BI Installation Manual

CAR-15-DFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 15 A
CAR-20-DFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 20 A
NTR-15-DFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 15 A
NTR-20-DFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 20 A
SCR-15-DFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 15 A
SCR-20-DFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 20 A
CAR-15-HFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 15 A
CAR-20-HFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 20 A
NTR-15-HFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 15 A
NTR-20-HFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 20 A
SCR-15-HFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 15 A
SCR-20-HFDU Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 20 A
RP-FDU-10 Rated at 125 V~ 60 Hz 10 A

Installation Instructions

Please Leave for Occupant

Installation

Note: For installations involving more than one device in a wallbox,
refer to Multigang Installation (page 3) before beginning.

1. Turn power OFF. Remove old receptacle and disconnect all wires.

2. Refer to Wiring Diagrams (page 2).

3. Connect live (usually black wires) to brass screw terminal(s),

and tighten securely.

Note: The HFDU has no connecting link between brass
screw terminals. Therefore, two separate live connections
are required.

4. Connect neutral (usually white wires) to silver screw

terminal(s), and tighten securely.

5. Connect ground (green or bare copper wire) to green grounding

screw terminal, and tighten securely.

6. Mount receptacle to wallbox. (See next page.)

Caution: Mounting means not grounded. Receptacle does

not self ground when mounting it to a wallbox. A ground
wire connection is required for receptacle grounding.
Failure to connect a ground wire to the green grounding
screw terminal will result in an ungrounded receptacle.

7. Turn power ON.

Receptacles For Dimming Use

Important Notes

1.

Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.

2. Receptacles for dimming use are designed for use in dimming

applications as listed above. DO NOT dim any receptacle not
specifically designed for dimming use.

3. Receptacle for dimming use will only accept a special replace-

ment plug for dimming use. DO NOT attempt to insert a stan­dard plug into the receptacle for dimming use.

4. The half for dimming use (HFDU) has an outlet for dimming use on

the top and a standard outlet on the bottom. Both will accept the
replacement plug for dimming use. A standard plug can only be

used with the bottom outlet of the half for dimming use (HFDU).

Receptacles for dimming use and replace­ment plugs are UL

® Listed Special Use

Connectors suitable for use with the fol­lowing Lutron products:

GRAFIKTM Lighting Control Systems
GRAFIK Eye® Lighting Control Systems
Hi-PowerTM 2•4•6 Dimming Modules
HomeWorks

® Lighting Control Systems

HomeWorks

® Maestro® Dimmers

HomeWorks® Vareo® Dimmers
Nova

® Dimmers

Nova T

® Dimmers

Ariadni® Dimmers
Diva

® Dimmers

Faedra

® Dimmers

LyneoTM LX Dimmers
Maestro

® Dimmers

Qoto

® Dimmers

RadioRA® Dimmers
Skylark

® Dimmers

Spacer System

® Dimmers

Vareo® Dimmers

Please read all instructions completely
before installation.

5.

The HFDU requires two separate live feeds. If the live and
dimmed live feeds to the HFDU are supplied from different cir­cuits or split-wired, a means to simultaneously disconnect these
circuits must be provided at the panelboard where they originate
(NEC® 2005, Article 210.7(B)). A 2-pole circuit breaker or two sin­gle-pole circuit breakers with an approved handle tie can be
used to accomplish this simultaneous disconnect. When using
the HFDU with dimming panels, feed-through panels, which are
those without circuit breakers, are recommended.

6. Connect only #10 AWG, #12 AWG or #14 AWG copper or copper-

clad wire to this device. Do not connect aluminum wire to this
device. See device for strip length.

7. Multiphase applications: Use a separate neutral for each phase

containing a control circuit. For dimmers requiring a neutral con­nection, the dimmers’ neutral wire should be connected to the
neutral connection of its respective load. DO NOT connect dim­mers’ neutral to any other controlled (dimmed or switched) cir­cuit. For more information call the

Lutron Technical Support

Center

and ask for Application Note 17, “Common Neutral

Interaction.”

Half For Dimming Use (HFDU)

Mounting

1.

Push wires into wallbox, allowing room for receptacle to be
inserted. Do not pinch wires between wallbox and receptacle.

2. Mount receptacle to wallbox using screws provided.

3. Replace wallplate adapter (if removed) and snap on wallplate.

Receptacle for
Dimming Use
(NTR-15-DFDU
shown)

Wallplate Adapter

Wallplate

Wallplate Adapter
Mounting Screws

Receptacle
Mounting Screws

Cleaning Instructions

Clean receptacles with a

soft damp cloth only

. Do not use any

chemical cleaners.

** NOTE: To control each outlet of the receptacle independently, cut off the con-

necting link between the brass screws with a wire cutter.

Ground (Green or Bare)

Live
(Black)

Neutral (White)

125 V~
60 Hz

Dims lower outlet

** See Note Below

(NTR-15-DFDU shown)

Before

After

Dimmed Live

Dimmed Live

Dims upper outlet

Each outlet will dim independently.

Wiring Diagrams

Wiring Notes:

1. Wire terminals accept #10 AWG, #12 AWG or #14 AWG wire. Solid
copper or copper clad wire only.

2. See device for proper strip length of wires.

Ground (Green or Bare)

Live
(Black)

Neutral (White)

Lutron

Dimming

Product

Dimmed Live

(NTR-15-DFDU shown)

Loads plugged into these outlets will dim together.

125 V~
60 Hz

Duplex For Dimming Use (DFDU)

Ground (Green or Bare)

Live
(Black)

Neutral (White)

Lutron

Dimming

Product

Dimmed Live

Live

(NTR-15-HFDU shown)

Top outlet will dim and bottom outlet will remain
live.

125 V~
60 Hz

Ground (Green or Bare)

Live
(Black)

Neutral (White)

Lutron

Dimming

Product

Switch

Dimmed Live

Switched Live

(NTR-15-HFDU shown)

Top outlet will dim and bottom outlet is controlled
by a switch.

125 V~
60 Hz

Wallbox Requirement Chart

Number of Small Controls

01234

0 0 1 1+1 4 4+1
Number 113568
of Large2467810
Controls 3 6 8 10 11 13

4 9 11 12 14 15

Wallbox Requirement Chart

Number of Small Controls

0123456

00123456
Number 11345678
of Large 235678910
Controls 35789101112

4 7 9 10 11 12 13 14

Remove inner side sections
(shaded) only.

Do not remove outer side
sections.

Single-gang
gangable wallbox

3/4 in. space (use chase nipple
or Lutron P/N PLUS-ADPTR-3.5)

Four-gang
gangable wallbox

Side Sections Removed

Note: When ganging an even number of small controls with side sec­tions intact, use gangable 3 in. x 2 in. wallboxes. Space an additional
wallbox 3/4 in. apart from the other wallboxes. A 3/4 in. chase nipple
is recommended as a spacer between wallboxes.

Example: Wallbox arrangement required for ganging 4 small controls
with no side sections removed:

No Side Sections Removed

Remove inner side sections from controls or receptacles. Using pliers,
bend side sections up and down until they break off.

Multigang Installation

Multiple controls and receptacles can be installed in a common
gangable wallbox or a series of interconnected wallboxes for a clean,
consolidated appearance. Lutron multigang wallplates are available
to complete the installation. Refer to instruction sheet supplied with
multigang wallplates for installation.

For new installations, controls and receptacles can be ganged without
removing side sections, but, to reduce the size of the multigang instal­lation or to fit existing wallboxes, inner side sections must be removed.

Note: When ganging any combination of small and large controls,
place all small controls on one end of the gang and all large controls
on the other. All receptacles with or without side sections removed
are considered small. Use the chart below to determine the number
of required gangable wallboxes.

Replacement Plug For Dimming Use

Important Notes

1.

Caution: Plug for lamp loads only. Check that the dimmer load

type matches the load type of the lamp being used (i.e., incan­descent, magnetic low-voltage, electronic low-voltage, fluores­cent, etc.).

2. Check that the load rating does not exceed the rating of the lamp

cord.

3. This plug is intended for use with Lutron receptacles for dimming

use. It can also be used with standard receptacles.

4. Installation of this plug on a lamp cord will permanently change

the lamp cord.

5. Not for use with lamp cords requiring a ground wire connec-

tion.

6. Plug intended for use with SPT-2 18/2 (0.250 in.—0.270 in.

major diameter) wires (6.35 mm—6.86 mm).

7. DO NOT install on extension cords.

8. Plug rated for 125 V~ 60 Hz 10 A.

Installation

1.

Unplug lamp cord.

2. Cut old plug off unplugged lamp cord using a pair of wire cutters.

3. Strip the insulation on the lamp cord as shown below. Do not tin

wires.

4. Wires will be secured between the blade surface and the square

wire clamp. See Plug Wiring Diagram. Using a screwdriver:

•Connect the neutral wire (always the wire with the grooved
insulation or a stripe) to the polarized (larger) blade. Tighten
screw with a torque of 12 in.-lbs (1.4 N•m).

•Connect the live wire to the non-polarized (smaller) blade.
Tighten screw with a torque of 12 in.-lbs (1.4 N•m).

5. Insert the base of the plug into the support side (the part without

the screw assembled in it). The final cord exit direction can be
determined by the orientation of the support side with respect to
the base (see Plug Assembly Diagram 1 for details).

6. Secure the lamp cord inside the plug by feeding the cord around

the series of walls found on the support side, starting near the
screw terminals and working towards the cord opening.

7.

Gently

pull the excess cord through the cord opening once it has

been secured in place.

8. Slide the cover side (the part with the screw assembled in it) of

the plug in place and secure it by tightening the screw until
snug.

9. Plug the lamp into the Lutron receptacle for dimming use and

test functionality.

3/8 in. (10 mm)

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299
Made and printed in the U.S.A. 9/07 P/N 030-825 Rev. E

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If you have questions concerning the installation or operation of
these products, call the

Lutron Technical Support Center.

Please

provide exact model number when calling.
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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 pre-paid.

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 CONNECTION WITH THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, INSTAL­LATION, DELIVERY, OR USE OF THE UNIT SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE
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.

These products may be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,180,886;
D494,138; 7,198,523; D516,512; and corresponding foreign patents. U.S. patents pending.
Lutron, Faedra, Qoto, Spacer System, Ariadni, Diva, GRAFIK Eye, HomeWorks, Maestro,
Nova, Nova T , RadioRA, Skylark, and Vareo are registered trademarks and GRAFIK,
Lyneo, and Hi-Power are trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a registered
trademark of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
© 2007 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Plug Assembly Diagram 1

Assemble base to support side.

Cord should be carefully
fed around these walls.

Wide Blade (Neutral)

Narrow Blade (Live)

Plug Wiring Diagram

Neutral Wire (ribbed or striped wire)

Tip: If you prefer to have the cord exit the plug from the other

direction, remove the base from the support side, flip the
base 180° (so that the wide and narrow blades have
changed places), and insert back into the support side. When
plugged into the Lutron receptacle, the cord will now exit in
the other direction.

Plug Assembly Diagram 2

Attach cover side.

Cover side

Secure cover with
attached screw

Support Side

Base

Lamp cord (SPT-2 18/2 0.250 in.—0.270 in.
major diameter wires) (6.35 mm—6.86 mm)

Live Wire

Base