Fluorescent Dimmers
Installation Instructions
Please Leave for Occupant
Package Contents and Part Identification
Mounting Hole
SF-10P, SF-103P
120VAC, 60Hz
Pre-Installation
1. Determine the number of controls to be ganged in the same
wallbox. Allow the space equivalent of a full wallbox for EVERY
Slider
Low-end
Adjustment
Thumbwheel
On/Off
Rocker
Switch
Side
Section
Breakoffs
2 Mounting Screws
5 Wire
Connectors
(SF-10P)
6 Wire
Connectors
(SF-103P)
control to be installed.
2. If more than one control is being ganged in the same
wallbox, side sections must be removed for proper fit. When
controlling magnetic ballasts, breaking side sections off the
control will reduce the maximum number of lamps per control.
Use the following charts to determine the maximum capacity of
each control.
Important Notes
Please Read Before Installation
Wallbox and Location: A single-gang wallbox (3" high x 2" wide
x 21/2" deep) will service all individual Skylark dimmers. These
dimmers are designed to operate in ambient temperatures from
0oC (32oF) to 40oC (104oF). Allow a minimum space of 4
above and below the dimmer for proper heat dissipation.
Short Circuit Check: Check new installation for short circuits
prior to installation of dimmer by connecting incoming hot wire to
ballast input wires with POWER OFF. Magnetic ballast:
Connect the black and brown or black and yellow/blue wires
together. Electronic ballast: Connect the black and orange
wires together. 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. This
check should be done by a qualified electrician.
Sockets: For magnetic ballasts, use lamp disconnect sockets
only. This meets U.L. and NEC regulations and maintains
personal safety standards. For electronic ballasts, knife edge
sockets are recommended.
1
/2"
Magnetic Ballasts: Maximum number of lamps per
control
Magnetic Side Sections Removed
Ballasts None One Two
Universal
550LTCP
502ATCP†* 10 lamps 8 lamps 6 lamps
Advance
DIM 140H 8 lamps 6 lamps 4 lamps
DIM 240H* 8 lamps 6 lamps 4 lamps
Valmont
8G5001W 10 lamps 8 lamps 6 lamps
8G5007W* 10 lamps 8 lamps 6 lamps
†
can be used with 30W lamps
* 2 lamp ballast
Electronic Ballasts: Maximum current per control
Electronic Side Sections Removed
Ballasts None One Two
Lutron
FBD- Series 8 amps 8 amps 8 amps
ECO- Series 8 amps 8 amps 8 amps
†
10 lamps 8 lamps 6 lamps
Lamps: Energy Saver Lamps may NOT be used with this
dimmer. With magnetic ballasts only, do not mix different wattage
lamps in the same circuit. NOTE: To ensure proper dimming
performance and full lamp life, fluorescent lamps should be
operated at full intensity for 100 hours prior to dimming.
3. Remove desired inner side sections. Using pliers, bend side
sections down as far as you can and then back to their original
position. See diagrams below. Side sections will break off. Do
not remove outer side sections of controls on the ends of the
installation.
Magnetic ballasts: Use ONLY dimming ballasts shown on chart
in step 2 of Pre-Installation. Do not mix 1 and 2 lamp ballasts in
any one dimmer circuit. Do not mix ballast manufactured by more
than one company. Using single lamp ballasts will produce the
most consistent low end dimming level.
Multi-phase Applications (120/208-3 Phase): In multi-phase
applications use a separate neutral for each phase containing a
dimmer. Contact the
Lutron Technical Support Center
toll-free
for Application Note #17, "Common Neutral Interaction".
No Side
Sections
Removed
These products are covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
4,835,343; 4,835,816; 5,180,886 and corresponding foreign patents. U.S. and
Foreign patents pending. Lutron, Claro, and Skylark are registered trademarks of
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
2002 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
One Side
Section
Removed
Middle Unit Has
Two Side Sections
Removed
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Installation
SF-10P with Magnetic Dimming Ballast
1. TURN OFF POWER at fusebox or circuit breaker. Wiring
SF-10P with one lamp ballast
with power on can result in personal injury or product damage.
Damage caused by wiring with power on will void the warranty.
Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
2. Wire connectors supplied can be used to join one 10-, 12-,
14-, 16-, or 18-gauge wire with one or two 12-, or 14-gauge
wires. Wire connectors are suitable for use with copper wire
ONLY.
Strip wallbox wires to the following lengths:
1/2" for 10, 12, and 14 gauge wire
5/8" for 16 and 18 gauge wire
1/2" or 5/8"
3. Using wire connectors supplied, make connections following
the appropriate wiring diagrams for your combination of controls
and ballasts.
SF-10P with two lamp ballast
4. Carefully push wires into wallbox, allowing room for dimmer
backcover. Do not pinch wires.
120VAC
60Hz
5. Mount dimmer to wallbox using screws provided. Unit MUST
be mounted vertically.
6. Turn power ON.
7. For magnetic ballasts ONLY:
Adjust minimum light intensity as follows:
a) Run lamps at full intensity (slider at top position) for 15
minutes to warm ballasts.
b) After 15 minutes push slider to low intensity position.
c) Locate thumbwheel adjustment (shown in Package Contents
and Part Identification on page 1).
d) Rotate the thumbwheel to raise or lower minimum light
intensity. Proper minimum light intensity is set when lamps do
not flicker or drop out.
For Lutron electronic ballasts ONLY:
* Lamp
Disconnect
Socket
SF-10P wallbox wiring
Hot
120VAC
60Hz
Neutral
* Lamp
Disconnect
Socket
Hot
Neutral
Black
White
Green or
Bare
Black
White
Blue/White
Blue
*
*
Dimmer
Black
Green or
Bare
Ground
Blue
Magnetic Dimming Ballast
*
Dimmer
Black
Ground
Magnetic Dimming Ballast
Neutrals
White
White
Yellow
Red
Yellow
Red
Lamp
Lamp
White
Lamp
Red
Red
Yellow/Blue or Brown
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
Yellow/Blue or Brown
This unit is factory-calibrated and does not normally require lowend light adjustment when used with Lutron FDB- or ECO- Series
electronic ballasts. If lamps flicker or drop out at minimum
dimming level there may be an installation error or the low-end
light level may need to be reset. Continued use of the system in
this mode will cause premature lamp failure. If this condition
exists, call the
Lutron Technical Support Center
at: 1-800-523-
9466.
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Hot
Switched Hot
Control
Ground
Black
Red
Yellow
Green or Bare
SF-103P with Magnetic Dimming Ballast SF-10P with Lutron Ballast
SF-103P with one lamp ballast
3-Way
Hot
120VAC
60Hz
Neutral
* Lamp
Disconnect
Socket
Switch
Black
White
Blue
Dimmer
Blue
Blue
Green or
Bare
Ground
Magnetic Dimming Ballast
*
White
SF-103P with two lamp ballast
3-Way
120VAC
60Hz
Switch
Hot
Neutral
Blue
Blue
Green or
Bare
Ground
Dimmer
White
Yellow
Red
Lamp
Yellow
Red
Red
Red
SF-10P with Lutron electronic ballast
Dimmer
Black
Hot
120VAC
60Hz
Green or
Bare
Ground
Neutral
Yellow/Blue or Brown
Yellow
Red
White
To Additional Ballasts
Orange
Black
White
Orange
Black
White
Lutron Dimming Ballast
Lutron Dimming Ballast
SF-10P wallbox wiring
Neutrals
Hot
Switched Hot
Control
Ground
White
Black
Red
Yellow
Green or Bare
* Lamp
Disconnect
Socket
Black
White
Blue/White
Blue
*
Magnetic Dimming Ballast
*
Lamp
Lamp
Yellow/Blue or Brown
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
SF-103P with Lutron Ballast
SF-103P with Lutron electronic ballast
Hot
120VAC
60Hz
SF-103P wallbox wiring
Neutral
SF-103P wallbox wiring
Neutrals
Switch Hot
Traveler 1
Traveler 2
Ground
Control
Yellow
White
Red
Blue
Blue
Green or Bare
NOTE: If the SF-103P does not turn off, or the unit does not turn
on at all, the red and blue wires have been connected incorrectly.
The result of the miswire depends on the position of the other 3Way switch. Check the wiring carefully.
3-Way
Switch
Blue
Blue
Green or
Bare
Ground
Neutrals
Switch Hot
Traveler 1
Traveler 2
Ground
Dimmer
Yellow
Red
White
To Additional Ballasts
Control
Orange
Black
White
Orange
Black
White
Yellow
White
Red
Blue
Blue
Green or Bare
Lutron Dimming Ballast
Lutron Dimming Ballast
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8. Attach Lutron Claro® wallplate or other designer-style
wallplate purchased separately. A beautiful, clean appearance
with no visible screws is provided by Lutron's Claro
systems.
® wallplate
Worldwide Technical and Sales
Assistance
If you have questions concerning the installation or operation of
these products, call the
Single Unit With Claro® Wallplate
Please provide exact model number when calling.
(800) 523-9466 (U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean)
Other Countries call (610) 282-3800
Fax (610) 282-3090
Visit our web site at www.lutron.com
Multi-Ganged Unit With Claro® Wallplate (6 gang max.)
Lutron Technical Support Center.
Cleaning Instructions
Clean control with a
chemical cleaners.
soft damp cloth only
. Do not use any
Limited Warranty
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 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.
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Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299 U.S.A.
Made and printed in U.S.A. 2/02 P/N 032-047 Rev. C
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