Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)

Incandescent Dimmer
Cat. No. VZIØ6-1L, 600W (Lighted)
120VAC, 60Hz
DI-000-VZI06-02C
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS: WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations. • Dimmer may not operate with dioded lamps (Sylvania Designer 16™ or Philips PAR-16™).
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician. • Total minimum load must exceed 40W.
• To avoid overheating and possible damage to this device and other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle, fluorescent lighting, a motor- or a transformer- • Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
operated appliance. • Recommended minimum wall box depth is 2-1/2”.
• Use with incandescent or 120V halogen fixtures only. • Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft.
• Vizia™ dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Vizia™ remotes for multi-location dimming. • Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing, installing or removing fixture.
• Use only one (1) Vizia™ dimmer in a multi-location circuit with up to 9 coordinating remotes without LEDs or up to 4 matching remotes with LEDs. The remote(s) will • Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked CO/ALR or CU/AL.
turn the light on at the brightness level selected at the dimmer.

Tools needed to install your Dimmer INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER Step 3 Preparing and connecting wires: Step 4a cont’d Step 4b cont’d
This dimmer can be wired using side wire terminal
Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver Electrical Tape Pliers NOTE: Use check boxes √ when Steps are completed. screws or through backwire openings. Choose
Pencil Cutters Ruler appropriate wire stripping specifications accordingly. Dimmer Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Dimmer
Step 1 WARNING: To avoid fire, shock, or death; Bk hot (Black) Bk Bk
hot (Black)
Changing the color of your Dimmer: turn off power at circuit breaker or fuse and test Wh
Do not use for
that power is off before wiring! Black incandescent
If a color change kit is provided with your device and a color change 5/8”
applications.
Green Green
is desired, proceed with the following step. Otherwise, proceed to Cut
(1.6 cm) Strip Gage Ground Ground
Green
Ground
“Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices” section. To change (if necessary) (measure bare wire RD
OFF ON yL/RD Load yL/RD yL/RD Line
color of your device proceed as follows:
OFF ON
here or use gage on Black RD RD
OFF ON OFF ON Line 120VAC, 60hz
back of the dimmer)
OFF ON OFF ON
120VAC, 60hz
OFF ON OFF ON Bl Load
Use Terminal for 3-Way or
More Applications Only.
White
OFF ON OFF ON For Single-Pole Applications,
OFF ON OFF ON Do Not Remove This Label.
White Neutral (White)

Neutral (White) WIRING DIMMER:

Step 2 Identifying your wiring application (most Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
common): NOTE: When using the coordinating remote without LEDs, the dimmer
WIRING DIMMER:
NOTE: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any can be installed on either the Line or Load side of the 3-way circuit.
of these configurations, consult a qualified electrician. Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes
Side Wire Connection Back Wire • Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.
Push in side Line up tabs and cannot exceed 300 ft.
at tab to release press in side to attach Side wire terminals accept #14 (either hole may be used) • Line Hot wall box wire to terminal screw marked “BK”.
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.
AWG solid copper wire only. Back wire openings use #14-12 • Load wall box wire to terminal screw marked “RD”.
AWG solid copper wire only. • Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing
• Dimmer terminal screw marked “YL/RD” should have Red
Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices insulation label affixed.
old switch to terminal screw marked “BK”.
1 2 1 2 • Make sure that the ends of the wires from the wall box are • First Traveler wall box wire to terminal screw marked “RD” (note
If installing Dimmer in a single device application, proceed with the straight (cut if necessary). NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to terminal screw marked wire color). This traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal
Installing your Dimmer section. If installing Dimmer in a “YL/RD”, use electrical tape to cover. screw on the remote marked “RD”.
3 • Remove insulation from each wire in the wall box as shown.
multi-device application, proceed as follows: • Proceed to Step 5. • Remove Red insulating label from terminal screw marked “YL/RD”.
3 4 • For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 4a.
Multi-device Application: 4 5 • For 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Application, go to • Second Traveler wall box wire to terminal screw marked “YL/RD”
Step 4b. Step 4b 3-Way Wiring with Coordinating (note wire color). This traveler from the dimmer must go to the
In multi-dimmer installations, the reduction of the dimmer’s capacity Dimming or Switching Remote (no LEDs) terminal screw on the remote marked “YL/RD”.
is required. Refer to the chart for maximum load per dimmer. • For 3-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application, go to Application:
Step 4c. WIRING COORDINATING REMOTE:
(Coordinating Dimming Remote Depicted) Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
3-Way
Single-Pole 1. Line or Load (See important Step 4a Single-Pole Wiring Application: Coordinating Remote Dimmer
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to last remote is 300ft.
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.
1. Line (Hot) instruction below)
• Load wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old switch to
2. Neutral 2. Neutral
terminal screw marked “BK”.
3. Ground 3. Ground
Terminal Bk
1 Terminal Bk
1 • First Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to terminal
4. Load 4. First Traveler – note color 2 1
Bk
Screw marked Screw marked 2
Black (Bk)
2
Black (Bk) screw marked “RD”. This traveler from the remote must go to the
5. Second Traveler – note color 3 3 terminal screw on the dimmer marked “RD”.
3
NOTE: For matching remote w/LEDs 4
Terminal yL/RD RD 4 Terminal yL/RD RD • Second Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to terminal
installation, the First Traveler becomes Screw marked 4
yL/RD RD
Screw marked
yellow/Red yellow/Red 5 screw marked “YL/RD”. This traveler from the remote must go to
Line Hot. Terminal
5
(yL/RD)
Screw marked
(yL/RD)
Terminal
the terminal screw on the dimmer marked “YL/RD”.
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE Red (RD)
IMPORTANT: For 3-Way applications, note that one of the screw Screw marked
Red (RD) • Remote terminal screw marked “WH” should have White insulation
More than 2 terminals from the old switch being removed will usually be a Terminal Label: label affixed.
Cat. No. Single Two Devices Use Terminal for 3-Way or More Applications Only.
Devices different color (Black) or labeled Common. Tag that wire with For Single-Pole Applications, Do Not Remove This NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to terminal screw marked
VZIØ6 600W 500W electrical tape and identify as the common (Line or Load) in both the Label. “WH”, use electrical tape to cover.
400W
dimmer wall box and remote wall box. • Proceed to Step 5.
 Step 4c 3-Way Wiring with Matching Remote Step 5 Testing your Dimmer prior to mounting in OPERATION To Program: TROUBLESHOOTING
(w/LEDs) Application: wall box: NOTE: Have a flashlight handy if
NOTE: The locator light will illuminate when the load is in the OFF this dimmer controls the only light • Lights Flickering
position to facilitate access in the dark. source in the room. - Lamp has a bad connection.
Matching Dimmer Remote Dimmer • Position all wires to provide room in NOTE: If using the dimmer in a 3-way application, the lights will turn 1. On the dimmer only, engage the - Wires not secured firmly under terminal screws of dimmer
Additional outlet wall box for device. ON at brightness set on dimmer’s DIM/BRIGHT bar. The lighting can and/or remote.
Neutral Wire air-gap switch by gently pulling
• Ensure that the word “TOP” is facing be controlled from either the dimmer or the remote location.
4 the bottom of the push pad until • Light does not turn ON and Locator LED does not
2 up on device strap.
Bk Wh
Terminal
it lifts completely out of the frame turn ON
• Partially screw in mounting screws
Bk
1
Screw marked 2 LED Brightness DIM/BRIGHT Push Pad (Default settings) and a click is heard and all LED’s - Circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
4 Black (Bk) in wall box mounting holes. Display Bar Turn ON from OFF position: are OFF.
3
- Lamp is burned out.
yL/RD RD
3
Terminal yL/RD RD 1 Tap – Lights turn ON to preset level. 2. Press push pad back into frame - Lamp Neutral connection is not wired.
5
Screw marked
yellow/Red 5 Press and Hold – Lights turn ON to full and hold push pad for 7 seconds
(yL/RD) bright. until the locator light and the top • Intermittent dimmer operation
Terminal
Screw marked Turn OFF from ON position: LED (LED 1) starts blinking. - Minimum load is under 40W.
Red (RD)
Tap – Lights turn OFF. 3. Upon releasing the push pad, • Remote does not operate lights
DIM/BRIGHT Bar the locator light will continue - Ensure that total wire length does not exceed 300 ft.
to blink once per second indicating the dimmer is in Mode 1,
Matching Dimmer BRIGHTEN:
Set Minimum Brightness mode. To change the current Minimum
Remote (with LEDs) Dimmer Press upper half of DIM/BRIGHT Bar – Brightness level from 1-50%, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar. This For additional information, contact Leviton’s
Lights brighten to desired level. setting will automatically be saved. Techline at 1-800-824-3005 or visit Leviton’s
hot (Black) Wh Bk Bk DIM: 4. Tap the push pad to change to Mode 2, Set Dim-Lock Level
Green Green
Press lower half of DIM/BRIGHT Bar –
website at www.leviton.com
Ground Ground
Black NOTE: Dress wires with a bend as shown in diagram in order to mode. The locator light will blink twice per second. To change the
relieve stress when mounting device. Push Locator
Lights dim to desired level. current Set Dim-Lock level from 1-100%, use the DIM/BRIGHT
Line yL/RD RD yL/RD
Load
Pad Light If you continue to hold the lower half of Bar. If this feature is not desired, press and hold the lower half Covered by one or more US & Foreign
120VAC, 60hz the DIM/BRIGHT Bar, the lights will DIM of the DIM/BRIGHT Bar until no LED is lit. This setting will Patents and patents pending
to minimum level and then turn OFF. automatically be saved.
White Copyright© 2006 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
NOTE: When lights are OFF you can change the light level that the 5. Tap the push pad to change to Mode 3, Set Fade Rate mode. The All Rights Including Trade Dress Rights Reserved
Neutral (White) • Restore power at circuit breaker or fuse. lights will turn ON to using the DIM/BRIGHT Bar. locator light will blink 3 times per second. To change the current
• Press pad until locator light is OFF. Lights If there is a power outage, when the power is restored the lights will Fade Rate, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar to move the LED to the
NOTE: The dimmer must be installed in a wall box that has a Load should turn ON. If lights do not turn ON, return to the last setting before the power interruption. desired preset level. This setting will automatically be saved by
connection. The matching remote must be installed in a wall box press the upper half of DIM/BRIGHT bar tapping the push pad to exit programming mode. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
with a Line Hot connection and a Neutral connection. A Neutral until the lights brighten. The LED Brightness Display is separated into 7 segments. Each
wire to the matching remote needs to be added as shown. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
If lights still do not turn ON, refer to LED represents a preset level with LED 1 (Preset 1) located at the
limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a the TROUBLESHOOTING section. top and LED 7 (Preset 7) located at the bottom. Refer to chart for
Air-Gap Switch: On the dimmer only, FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
qualified electrician. settings and defaults.
engage the air-gap switch by gently pulling protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes NOTE: The dimmer will exit program mode after 3 minutes of This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
cannot exceed 300 ft. the bottom of the push pad until it lifts inactivity.
completely out of the frame and a click frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
Wiring Matching Remote (wall box with Line Hot with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
is heard and all LED’s are OFF (refer to Fade Rate Presets
connection): communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
Figure). This will cut power to the fixture to Preset LED** Fade On Fade Off
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows: replace the bulb. After servicing is complete, will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw. Step 6 Dimmer Mounting: push the push pad back for normal
1* 1 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 3s from full on cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
• Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when Turn off power at circuit breaker or operation. 2 2 No Fade No Fade can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the
removing old switch and First Traveler to dimmer terminal screw fuse. 3 3 No Fade Approx. 3s from full on user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
Cleaning: Clean with a damp cloth. 4 4 Approx. 0.5s from full off Approx. 3s from full on more of the following measures:
marked “BK”.
DO NOT use chemical cleaners. • Reorient or relocate the receiving Antenna.
• Second Traveler wall box wire from dimmer to remote terminal 5 5 Approx. 0.5s from full off Approx. 1.5s from full on
screw marked “YL/RD” (note wire color). This traveler from the Gently lift bottom 6 6 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 5s from full on • Increase the separation between the equipment and the
remote must go to the terminal screw on the dimmer marked of push pad out 7 7 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 10s from full on receiver.
“YL/RD”. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
• Line Neutral wall box to remote terminal screw marked “WH”.
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES * default that to which the receiver is connected.
Wiring Dimmer (wall box with Load connection): Mode 1 – Set Minimum Brightness: Set the minimum brightness ** LED #1 is located at the top • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for
level that the lights can dim to prior to turning full OFF. help.
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
Installation may now be completed by Mode 2 – Set Dim-Lock: Set the brightness level that the lights will
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw. tightening mounting screws into wall box. turn on to regardless of the previous light level at which they were
• Load wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old switch Attach wallplate. turned OFF.
to dimmer terminal screw marked “RD”.
Mode 3 – Set Fade Rate: Set the amount of time (in seconds) that
• First Traveler Line Hot to dimmer terminal screw marked “BK”. the lights will have to turn ON or OFF. Fade rates can be set to one
Step 7 Restore Power: Restore power at circuit breaker
1
• Remove Red insulating label from terminal screw marked of 7 different settings. 2
or fuse. LED
“YL/ RD”. 3
Advanced Features Summary 4 Brightness
• Second Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to dimmer Installation is complete. 5
Display
terminal screw marked “YL/RD”. This traveler from the dimmer Mode Description Range Default 6
7
must go to the terminal screw on the remote marked “YL/RD”. 1 Set Min. Brightness 1-50% 25%
• Proceed to Step 5.
2 Set Dim-Lock Level 0-100%, 0=no lock 0
3 Select Fade Rate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Preset #1
DI-000-VZI06-02C

LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS

Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for five years from the purchase date. Leviton’s only obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement, at its option, if within such five year period the product is returned prepaid, with proof of
purchase date, and a description of the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Quality Assurance Department, 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York 11362-2591. This warranty excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or reinstallation. This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an improper environment, overloaded, misused, opened, abused,
or altered in any manner, or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance with any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any kind, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, but if any implied warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration of any such implied warranty, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, is
limited to five years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment, lost sales or profits or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise.