LEVITON. Pune uying Guide By reducing the amount of to the lighting fixtures they control dim- By provider mers are an easy and eff ay tO: energy ande life of the bulb. They also offer an ideal way to create ambiance ina room or adjust lighting t the fc There are anumber of Facto requirements of a s ask or activity 's to consider when choosing a dimmer t desired results are achieved! 3) Dimmer and Bulb Compatibil 2) Dimmer Wiring Optioy 3-Way, Multi-Locati 4g) Dimmer Wattage 4) Dimmer Style nmingDimmer and Bulb Compatil \With the wide variety of bulbs now available on the market tis impartant to choose a dimmer wisely since rot all dimmers are designed to control al types of bulbs. Paring dimmers and bulbs which are incompatible can result in lights Pickering and fluttering, bmited dimming range, slow start-up, and inconsistent ilurrina- tion, To avoid these types of issues itis important to know the features ofthe types af dimmers available and compare them to yaur needs and the type of bulb you wish to use. Univers Incandescent/Halogen Electronic Low Voltage Dimmer ew Universal Dimmers are designed to contol incandescent halogen, dmmableLED anc cirmable CFL bulbs. They oer fulrange dimming, smooth startup, and eliminate ‘ickerng and futierng fights when using LED oF” bubs witha dimmer, be sure that the packaging on the bulb ndieates that tc DIMMABLE. Most cirmer ana bl. ‘manufacturers provide bul compatity information on the webstes that can be Feferenced to ensure that the brand/Iype of diner chosen ull function propery ‘wh the bub selected Incandescent Halogen Dimmer are desienad to contalincandescent and halogen Bulbs. They are eat designed to cntrl LED ane! CPL bubs nr mabla LED and (FL bulbs and using the te co so may result in nersistent or ited performance ‘ditionally incandescent meyers ae nat safety sted with Underwriters Laborateries (Ui) te certo LeD ard CFL bulbs nor ammable LED and CFL bubs. LY Derm contra tctroni low voltage transformers ELV and dnmable LED ower supplies suc as those foundin track iphtng uncer cabinet lighting and [ED ships eV Ormmers require. neutral wer nstalston, Uy Dimers are suitable forracareedigrte whch are most often magnetic aw MagneticLow Voltage Dimmer \Sitspe Mapneticow voltage lg ten to belarge ara heavier tan secon ony low vatoge Fluorescent FuorescentOimmers control only uoescentFicures that incorporate rapid start ‘uorescent lamps and dimming ballasts High Wattage Dimmers Dinesing devices specfcaly designed to control hgh wattage ighting, generally 10 is recommerded, however, that a 1o00W emer be used to Cora ry ighng exceeding ool Ths would inclu loge chondeters or recessed ightng that corrals multpie bubs with total wattage exceearg Goa Tiowieg This innovative device combines the ighting level control of a dinner with the ererzy Savings and convenience ofa rotion senso. tis compatble wah denmable LED, Grmmable CL, neandescent anchslogen tubs,Dimmer Wiring Options Single Pole Dimming ntl one light from one location. Three-Way Dimming trols ane ight from two locations, Usually, in a three-way application, the cimmer is at one location from which the the brightness setting. The second location is generally a three-way switch that allows turning the lights on/off but only at the brightness level set by the dimmer. For ance, the ability toturn on/off the same light ina staircase from one location a the battom of the stairs and anather location at the top of the stairs. q q Up to Four or More Locations Mutt-location dimming s designed for ights controled by enpanion dimmers, allowing full dimming, control from Four or more locations. Far added corwe- rience, cigital dimmers offer flexibility of multiocation dimming va remote, Li a2 J Yi can switch lights on/off AND control How Dimmers Work Se ee ae ec ect trical energy supplied to the They do this using an electronic compo pene ee fast-acting switch that can turn on and See ay Sate reg the triac keeps almost all of the pa er tur re a ea Cee SR aoe es electrical energy and in turn gives mie coer id eee eee Deere use et ee coon Seo Aer Peers enedLEV TON Dimmer Wattage Dimmers come in various models which are designed to control ctferent wattage levels and loads, You should select a dimmer based upon your wattage requirements, The easiest may to dothis is as follows: ~ Add up the total wattage ofthe buibs you wish to contro. For example, a fixture with four 6oW bulbs has a total wattage of 2go (bulbs x Bo watts) You can use a Goo dimmer to control ths load. 1 different bulb types, for example incandescent with LED, Dimmer St att Rotary - Traditional in appearance. A | knob. Once the lights are ON, lighting igt ‘e ~ ‘may be adjusted to the desired evel | Tabletop - The cord of this dimmer is pluggedtinto the outlet. Then the cord from the lamp is plugged Freee, ee serene sci ieaterneilioas, TLL aes Toggle Takestievadiondtonse (OSes laud Roweieetcaed Sentral dining. ‘Socket ~ Replaces standard bulb holder on lamps for dime conversion, Allows ON/OFF switching and dimming control af lamps using a turn knob. \igital- Touch dimmers provide fullrange dmrring with the touch of fees) 2 ner, as well as one touch for ON at preset, again for OFF, and touch and hold to dim and brighten, Various ‘igital dimmers also include a pro ‘gramming option,LeviTON. FAQs Why should consider using e dimmer? Dinimers provide tree beste benefits. Thoy create ambiance by ging the user the ality to adjust ight eels appropriate {ett etny, thy rece erergy oration greene mon bse upon eaiee energy cesanpn Pp mee ‘cant eplace standard wall switch with a dimmer? ‘es. Acer easy replaces a standard wal witch, How do know what typeof dimmer to buy? ‘YoU can Selecta drier based upon the frre othe typeof ght source you wish to control. Dene stchos ara genorally 59: cal outed ites They come ovat Ose ieludrg adtoral ota an cantergoay se modes Tabletop, cord dmmers and socket Grnmoe oe used or ug noms, How many watts can dimmer handle? Dimmers omen varous models which are designed to contol diferent wattage levels and loads The mast common ratings '376 6000 ond soo0WV incandescent Demme, Some models ull have ateenae lose ratings fo example ep LED or CFL. YOu ‘Should select a diner based upon your wattage reqaremants. The easist way to do tes toad Up the total watage of thes yh ta contr example, fire thor Soest ata watog of gn os can we 6H rmer to contra ths itis adisie to Use ent one type of bulb combing efferent bulb types, fr example incandescent with LED, may rsutin ‘minshed perormance. What is @ Universal dimmer? Univesal Dimmers ae desgnod to control incandescont, immabl LED and imal CF bulbs, They offer fulrange dé: ming. smooth start-up, and eiminatefickerng and uttering of bets. How does a Universal Dimmer differ From an incandescent Dimmer? Ineaneescent Drmers are oosied fo contre reancescen bulbs Unlike Universal Dinners, they are not designed to control LED and crt bulbs and using then todo so mey result inconsstert or ited performance: Addonally ncadescert di ‘ors area ste ited wih Undorwters Laboratories (UL) ta contol LED end CL bulbs. {What ao the benefits of using a Univrsal LED/CFL compatible dimmer? ‘The benefits of using his der inclade smooth operation fr precise Unving, level starting and fcker-fee operation pened whincancescent on irmobiLEDIC bubs. desgradto pride prizes pearance wh Uzeg on ‘nmabio eb or dmerabie CF bulbs Even f you are cere vsing candace ub, you can futur peo by naling, ‘the Universal mer to ensure compaty in the future wih dnabie EDICT bulbs Fr quality assurance, aden to arfrparc, he UnvetalBremershove been eveucted on pproved by UL spctaly for dmb ad dade ‘What types of bulbs canbe used with Universal inmers? Dimmable eds, drole CFs, reandescont ana halogen bulbs areal compatible with th Universol Dimmers isrecom ‘morsed that oni LED and CH bulbs tnt ae laoled as OMMABLE be Used with Univtea Diener. Te packaging on the Bub should deny as drat. Wil save energy if dim LED ond CFL bubs? Yes, arming ary bul reduces energy consumption ands the perfect way to set tho ambiance foray accasln. Blow isan ‘vail of the energy savings feat zed when you cimincandescent, dnmable Cor dirmable LED Ds 200% 758 25H a7 15% ew 0W seu 50% 3 3 ” 20% aw ow 3N ray Sigs aya.LEVI TON. can use anncanescat OY drmaron mae EDF? [standard neardescent amet can be used t im Gmmable LED/CFL bulbs; however performance may vary some "stances wil work peectly anc others you may experince issues suchas ficketng reduced dramingrange an ‘uttarng. The Universal Dnmersare a butte’ epton because they are specrcaly desgnadto optimize parfrmance when pavedvwith Gmmabie LED and mmable CFL tubs, can use an Electronic Low Voltage dimmer on dimmable LED/CFL bulbs? lrnmany eases Etectronic Low Voltage (ELV) dimmers wil prove acceptable cmming range and performance, These Gimmes do require comection to aneutral wire which soften not avalable elder eonstructon Mm adaeon, ectenic low Voltage diners are tyocally a more expensive soliton. Diomming Solutions For Energy Efficient Lighting ‘Benefits "Most common for esicential | Destned specfeally fore. Provides beter performance : anders Wich LEDs ard CFLS es nt requre a neutral Soty isting Yor LEDS 8 annection SAE Stine fortes ord weutatis required Low cost Programyadhstment Features | gest for rack lighting andunder Dossnot require aneutral | cabinet ighting tannection What makes dimming a cimmable LED/CFL bulb cifferent than dimming an incandescent bulb? Dimmable LED/GFL bulbs contan electronic creutry not preserin ncarotcent bubs, Therefore, tis difficult to achieve {the same smooth start and complete dmg range ss one sees th meandescent tube: Unvoreat Dimmers ae designed to interat wh te slactrone reuty, presiding smth or lve dining onthe marty of lbs by the major menafacurers, Whats the ference betwoon single pole and 3-way applications? Single pole means cartoling ane or mare ging Fatures rom onelocation. ays the ality to contol ane or more ghtng fixtures omtwo separate switch cations. An wrap of 5 way s the abity to conve the sare ature roma suite atthe top ofa starcase and from another switchat te bottom of te starcase ‘Sometimes the bulbs make a buzzing sound when | use my dumer. What can! do about tis? Flament hurts caused by the way drrmers centro power ta tne bub 220 tes per second andistypicaly a problem with Inexpersive bubs: Upgrade to hier qual, name brand bulbs tociminate or gealy reduce Rum can alinmer control cating fan? No. Ammar can darnage tha motor ina cling fan Thee are controls designed specifically te controlcsling fers and they ‘generally cales fan speed contre What is heat sink? Some dimmers, usualy those with higher wattage ratings (ss00W, 200), contain a metal mouting strap onthe diene tat es ine desgred ta dastsate heat team ths devs more than ne ommer a berg netalesinamlt-gang station the vest ‘elle requred to break off the fins before nstaling, Please eer to istalton rstuctens for when tismecassar to remove the fins 's o-ating required when installing more than one Dimmer inthe same walbox? 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