COOPER Lighting Solutions WBSD-010M-C1 Fluorescent and LED Fixture Slide Dimmer Instruction Manual

COOPER Lighting Solutions WBSD-010M-C1 Fluorescent and LED Fixture Slide

Dimmer

Product Information

The Fluorescent and LED Fixture Slide Dimmer is a single pole or 3-way dimmer switch designed for use with fluorescent and LED fixtures. It has a maximum load capacity of 1200VA at 120VAC and 1500VA at 277VAC. The dimmer is compatible with 10A LED bulbs and electronic ballasts. It operates at a frequency of 60Hz and has a maximum sink current of 28mA.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before starting the installation, ensure that the power is turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse. Verify that there is no power flowing to the wiring.
2. To change the color of the dimmer frame, follow these steps:
3. Push in the side tab to release the current frame.
4. Line up the tabs on the new frame and press it into place.
5. Ensure that the slider on the dimmer and the slider on the color change kit are both at the bottom of the slide bar before attaching.
6. If installing the dimmer in a single device application, proceed with the following steps. If installing in a multi-device application, follow the instructions for a multi-device installation.
7. For a single-device application:
8. Identify the wiring configuration in your wall box. The most common configurations are:

  * Load
  * Neutral
  * Ground
  * Line (Hot)
  * Gray (-)
  * Violet (+)
2. Connect the corresponding wires from the dimmer to the appropriate terminals in the wall box, following the identified configuration.
3. Securely tighten the wire connections.
4. Attach the dimmer to the wall box using the provided screws.
5. Restore power at the circuit breaker or fuse.

5. For a multi-device application:
6. Bend back and forth to remove the side section of the dimmer.
7. Remove all inner side sections.
8. Do not remove the outer side sections.
9. Refer to the provided chart for the maximum load per dimmer based on the number of devices.
10. Follow the same wiring and installation steps as mentioned in the single-device application.
11. If additional switching capacity is required, use the dimmers in conjunction with a Cooper Lighting Solutions SP20-RD4 switchback. Refer to the wiring diagrams and SP20-RD4 Instruction Sheet for more information on installation and switch ratings.

WARNING:

• TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN OFF POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND TEST THAT POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING OR SERVICING FIXTURE!

CAUTIONS:

• T o avoid overheating and possible damage to this device and other equipment, use only with the appropriate LED 0-10V dimmable power supplies/drivers, Advance Transformer 120/277V Mark 7® 0-10V ballasts or OSRAM Sylvania Quicktronic® Helios™ electronic ballasts.

CAUTIONS:

• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult an electrician.
• Lighting fixture and dimmer must be grounded.
• Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire.
• NOTE: Use only one (1) dimmer in a 3- or 4-way circuit. The switch(es) will turn the light on at the brightness level selected at the dimmer.

Tools needed to install your Dimmer

• Slotted/Philips Screwdriver Electrical Tape Pliers Pencil CuttersRuler

Changing the color of your Dimmer

• Your Dimmer includes three color options. The Dimmer ships with the White frame attached. To change color of frame, proceed as follows:
• Note: Move slider on dimmer and slider on change kit to bottom of the slide bar prior to engaging.

Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices

• If installing Dimmer in a single device application, proceed with the INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER section. If installing Dimmer in a multi-device application, proceed as follows:

MULTI-DEVICE APPLICATION:

• NOTE: You only need to remove side sections if installing with other dimmers or if it does not fit in wall box – not when installing with mechanical switches.
• When installing more than one dimmer in the same location, the side sections of the mounting strap must be removed. Use pliers to carefully bend side sections back and forth until they break off.
• Note: No derating is required in this mult-device installation as referenced in the following chart.

MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE

Cat. No.

| ****

Volts

| ****

Single

| Two Gang| More than 2 Devices
WBSD-010M-C1| 120| 1200VA| 1200VA| 1200VA
WBSD-010M-C1| 277| 1500VA| 1500VA| 1500VA

MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE:

• 0-10VDC ballasts are rated in Volt-Amps (VA). The maximum number of ballast per dimmer is based on the load VA rating. The maximum bulb wattage is determined by the efficiency of the ballast.
• NOTE: For additional switching capacity, use dimmers in  conjuction with an Cooper Lighting Solutions SP20-RD4 switchpack.
• For applications using Cooper Lighting Solutions’ SP20-RD4 switchpack (Shown in Wiring Diagrams 2), the SP20-
• RD4 switch ratings are as follows (refer to SP20-RD4 Instruction Sheet for additional information):
• SP20-RD4 SWITCH RATINGS: 20 Amps for 120 and 277 VAC Ballast 0-10 VDC Sink Current Rating: 28 mA maximum sink current. Contact your ballast manufacturer for the sink current rating of the ballast.

INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER

Step 1

WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is off before wiring!

Step 2 Identifying your wiring application (most common):
NOTE: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any of these configurations, consult an electrician.

Single Pole

1. Load
2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. Line (Hot)
5. Gray (-)
6. Violet (+)

3-Way

1. Load (See note below)
2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. First Traveler – note color
5. Second Traveler – note color
6. Gray (-)
7. Violet (+)
8. IMPORTANT: For 3-way applications, note that one of the screw terminals from the old switch being removed will usually be a different color (Black) or labeled Common. Tag that wire with electrical tape and identify as the common (Line or Load) in both the dimmer wall box and the standard 3-way switch wall box.The remaining two wires on the brass or lighter screws screw terminatls of the old switch are the travelers.

Step 3 Preparing wires:

NOTE: Ensure that low-voltage wiring (for Gray and Violet connection of dimmer) is installed at wallbox that will house the WBSD-010M-C1 dimmer.

• Pull off pre-cut insulation from Dimmer leads.
• Make sure that the ends of the wires from the wall box are straight (cut if necessary).
• Remove 5/8″ (1.6 cm) of insulation from each wire in the wall box (shown).
• For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 4A.
• For 3-Way Application, go to Step 4B.

Step 4A Single-Pole Wiring Application:

• Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM 1 (shown on page 2) as follows: Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare conductors show below the wire connectors. Secure each connector with electrical tape.
• NOTE: Ensure that low-voltage wiring (for Gray and Violet connection of dimmer) is installed at wallbox that will house the WBSD-010M-C1 dimmer.
• NOTE: For additional switching capacity, use dimmers in conjuction with an Cooper Lighting Solutions SP20-RD4 switchpack.
• Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper wire in wall box.
• Black dimmer lead to Line Hot wall box wire.
• Red dimmer lead without insulating label to Load wall box wire.
• Remaining Red dimmer lead should have Red insulation label affixed.
• NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to Red lead, use a small wire nut or electrical tape to cap off.
• Violet dimmer lead to (+) Violet connection on ballast.
• Gray dimmer lead to (-) Gray connection on ballast.
• Proceed to Step 5.

Step 4B  3-Way Wiring Application:

• Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM 3 (shown on page 2) as follows:
• Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare conductors show below the wire connectors. Secure each connector with electrical tape.
• NOTE: Dimmer can be installed on either the Load or Line side.
• NOTE: Ensure that low-voltage wiring (for Gray and Violet connection of dimmer) is installed at wallbox that will house the WBSD-010M-C1 dimmer.
• NOTE: For additional switching capacity, use  dimmers in conjuction with an Cooper Lighting Solutions SP20-RD4 120/277V switchpack.
• Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper wire in wall box.
• Black dimmer lead to tagged (common) wall box wire identified in step 2.
• Remove Red insulating label from Red lead.
• First Traveler wall box wire identified in step 2 to any red dimmer lead.
• Second Traveler wall box wire identified in step 2 to the remaining red dimmer lead.
• Violet dimmer lead to (+) Violet connection on ballast.
• Gray dimmer lead to (-) Gray connection on ballast.
• Proceed to Step 5.

Step 5  Testing your Dimmer prior to mounting in wall box:

• Restore power at circuit breaker or fuse.
• Carefully holding Dimmer as shown, move slider control lever to highest position. Lights should turn ON to brightest level. If lights do not turn ON, depress push-button switch once. Lights should turn ON to brightest level.
• If lights still do not turn ON, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
• Step 6 Dimmer Mounting: TURN OFF POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE.
• Installation may now be completed by carefully positioning all wires to provide room in the wall box for a dimmer. Mount dimmer into the box with mounting screws supplied. Attach wall plate.

OPERATION

NOTE: If using the dimmer in a 3-way application, the lights will turn ON at the brightness set on the dimmer’s slide control lever. The lights can be controlled from either the dimmer or the switch location.

ON/OFF:

• Depress the push-button switch to the ON position – Lights will turn ON.
• Depress the push-button switch to the OFF position – Lights will turn OFF.

BRIGHTEN & DIM:

• Move slider control lever –
• Lights will be BRIGHTEN or DIM.

Setting the Maximum Light Level

• This dimmer features a Maximum Trim adjustment to adjust the maximum light level of the dimmer.

1. Locate the “Trim Adjustment” dial on the top of the dimmer.
2. Rotate the dial clockwise to reduce the maximum light level, or counter-clockwise to increase the maximum light level.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Lights Flickering
• The lamp has a bad connection.
• Wires not secured firmly with wire connectors.
• Light does not turn ON
• The circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
• The lamp is burned out.
• The lamp Neutral connection is not wired.

For non-standard wiring applications, refer to Wire Nut and Connector Size Chart
WIRE CONNECTOR / # OF COND. COMBINATION CHART

• 1- #12 w/ 1 to 3 #14, #16 or #18
• 2 – #12 w/ 1 or 2 #16 or #18
• 1- #14 w/ 1 to 4 #16 or #18
• 2 – #14 w/ 1 to 3 #16 or #18

Wiring Diagram

1. Single Location Control ****
2. Single Location Control with SP20-RD4 switchbacks
3. Two Location Control

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LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS

Cooper Lighting Solutions warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Cooper Lighting Solutions is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for five years from the purchase date. Cooper Lighting Solutions’ only obligation is to correct such defects by
repair or replacement, at its option. For details visit www.cooperlighting.com or call 1-800-553-3879. 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. Cooper Lighting Solutions 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.

Fluorescent and LED Fixture Slide Dimmer

• Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
  • Cat. No. WBSD-010M-C1
• 1200VA-120VAC, 60Hz, 1500VA-277VAC, 60Hz
  • 10A LED, 120VAC/277VAC, 60Hz
• 10A Electronic Ballast, 120VAC/277VAC, 60 Hz
  • 28mA Maximum Sink Current
• For Use with LED fixtures using 0-10V dimmable power supply/drivers, Advance Transformer Mark 7® OSRAM Sylvania Quicktronic® Helios™ or equivalent dimmable ballasts.

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