HOMEWORKS 043577a Outdoor Plug-in Switch User Guide
- October 27, 2023
- HOMEWORKS
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HOMEWORKS 043577a Outdoor Plug-in Switch
Outdoor Plug-in Switch
- Power: 120 V~ 50 / 60 Hz
- Load: Up to 15 A lighting loads, up to 1/2 HP motor loads, or up to 1200 VA (8 A) lighting transformer / magnetic ballast loads.
- RF Operating Range: Each device must be within 30 ft (9 m) of a repeater or wireless processor.
- Codes: Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
- Operating Temperature: -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C); 0%-100% humidity, non-condensing.
Contents supplied
Outdoor Plug-in Switch (HQR-15OUT-BL)
Plug in the device
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
May result in Serious Injury or Death. This device must be plugged into a GFCI
protected circuit.
WARNING: ENTRAPMENT HAZARD. To avoid the risk of entrapment, serious injury, or death, these controls must not be used to control equipment which is not visible from every control location or which could create hazardous situations such as entrapment if operated accidentally. Examples of such equipment which must not be operated by these controls include (but are not limited to) motorized gates, garage doors, industrial doors, microwave ovens, heating pads, etc. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the equipment being controlled is visible from every control location and that only suitable equipment is connected to these controls. Failure to do so could result in Serious Injury or Death.
Ensure the end of the cord is at least 3 in (76.2 mm) above the ground when
plugged in.
Optional: Mount the plug using appropriate screws (not supplied
).
Setup
The Lutron Designer software is used to design, program, and add this device to the HomeWorks system. The latest version of Lutron Designer can be found on myResources, by logging into www.lutron.com with your myLutron account.
Plug in the load and operate
Do not exceed the rating of the outdoor plug-in switch. Ensure any extension cords are rated for at least 15 A. For assistance in protecting outdoor electrical connections from moisture ingress see Application Note #786 at www.lutron.com/AppNote786
Resetting the outdoor plug-in switch to its factory settings
Note: Returning an outdoor plug-in switch to its factory settings will
remove it from the system and unpair it from all controls. Unplug all loads
from the outdoor plug-in switch prior to returning to factory settings.
- Triple tap the On / Off button on the outdoor plug-in switch. DO NOT release the button after the third tap.
- Keep the On / Off button pressed for approximately 3 seconds until the button flashes quickly.
- Release the On / Off button and immediately triple tap it again. This time release the button after the third tap. The button will flash slowly.
The outdoor plug-in switch has now been returned to its factory settings.
Troubleshooting
Symptoms | Probable cause and action |
---|---|
Load / light does not turn on. | • Light bulb(s) is /are burned out or load |
does not work.
• Outlet is switched off.
• The GFCI breaker or outlet that the switch is plugged into may be tripped.
• The built-in ground fault detection in the switch has been tripped (button quickly blinks red twice, repeating every 5 seconds). Inspect all devices for damage and ensure the connections are protected from moisture ingress ( see Step 3 ) before clearing the fault. To clear the fault, press the button on the switch once.
Load/light does not respond to the system.| • The outdoor plug-in switch was not properly added to Lutron Designer. See Step 2.
• The outdoor plug-in switch is outside the RF operating range.
FCC / IC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications not
expressly approved by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Support Center
For additional support with installing, programming, and troubleshooting
Call us:
U.S.A. | Canada | Caribbean
1.844.LUTRON1 (588.7661) (24/7)
Mexico: +1.888.235.2910
Others: +1.610.282.3800
Limited Warranty: For warranty information, please see the warranty enclosed with the product, or visit www.lutron.com/resiinfo
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owners. © 2022 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
References
- Lutron Support Center
- Lutron: Beautiful light. Intelligent Shades. Powerful Controls
- lutron.com/AppNote786
- Lutron Support Center
- Product Selection Page
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