Lutron Caseta PD-6WCL - Wireless In-Wall Dimmer Quick Guide

Lutron Caseta PD-6WCL - Wireless In-Wall Dimmer Quick Guide

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Lutron Caseta PD-6WCL - Wireless In-Wall Dimmer Quick Guide

Contents supplied

Contents supplied - Included items
In-wall dimmer (PD-6WCL)
Wire connectors (3)
Screws (2)

Tools you'll need

Tools you'll need - required equipment
Flat-head screwdriver
Phillips-head screwdriver
Pliers

Installing your dimmer

Before you install the dimmer, please watch the installation video at www.casetawireless.com/support

Installation for lights with one wall switch (single pole)

  1. Turn power off at circuit breaker!
    Installing your dimmer - Step 1 - Turn power off

shock hazardshock hazard
SHOCK HAZARD
May result in serious injury or death. Turn off power at circuit breaker or fuse before installing.


Some lights have one wall switch, while others have two or more wall switches (such as stair lights, which have a switch at both the top and bottom of the stairs). We've included instructions for lights with one wall switch (called a single pole). If your light has more than one switch (called a 3-way), please visit www.casetawireless.com/3way for complete installation instructions and how-to videos.

  1. Remove existing switch from wall
    Installing your dimmer - Step 2 - Remove the wallplate from switch
    Remove the wallplate from switch.
    Installing your dimmer - Step 3 - Remove the switch
    Remove the switch and pull it away from the wall.
    Installing your dimmer - Step 4 - Disconnect all wires from the switch
    Disconnect all three wires* from the switch.

* If your switch has more than 3 wires attached, see "Installing Caséta Wireless in a 3-way switch application"
video at www.casetawireless.com/3way

  1. Remove side sections (if necessary)
    Installing your dimmer - Step 5 - Remove side sections
    Installing your dimmer - Step 6 - Removed side sections diagram
    Each dimmer has inside side sections removed.
    Dimmer at middle has all side sections removed.
    Do not remove outside side sections on dimmers at the end of gang.


Removing side sections reduces the dimmer's maximum wattage rating. See the chart below for maximum wattage information.

Maximum* wattage derating chart (120 V~ 50/60 Hz)
Side sections removed None 1 side 2 sides
LED & CFL 150 W 150 W 150 W
or *
Incandescent & Halogen 600 W 500 W 400 W

* For maximum wattage information when mixing light bulb types see www.casetawireless.com/ganging

  1. Connect the dimmer
    Installing your dimmer - Step 7 - Connect the dimmer
  1. Connect the bare copper (or green) "ground" wire from the wallbox to the green wire on the dimmer using a wire connector.
  2. Connect either of the remaining wires from the wallbox to either of the remaining wires on the dimmer using a second wire connector.
  3. Connect the remaining wire from the wall to the remaining wire on the dimmer using a third wire connector.
  1. Mount the dimmer
    Installing your dimmer - Step 8 - Mount the dimmer
    Use the screws provided.
  2. Attach the wallplate
    Installing your dimmer - Step 9 - Attach the wallplate
    Attach the adapter to the dimmer using the screws provided and snap on the wallplate.

(If you installed the dimmer next to other dimmers or switches, you'll need to install a wallplate with the correct size/number of openings to accommodate all the devices.)

  1. Turn power on at circuit breaker
    Installing your dimmer - Step 10 - Turn power on

Using your CasétaT Wireless kit

With a smartphone or tablet (Bridge required, sold separately)

The CasétaT Wireless dimmer can be controlled from a smartphone when used with the LutronR Smart BridgeT.

If you are using the dimmer and remote control with the LutronR Smart BridgeT follow the instructions below.

Note: If you are using the dimmer and remote control with instructions for set-up. another manufacturer's bridge, please refer to that manufacturer's instructions for set-up.

Using your CasétaT Wireless kit - Lutron Smart bridge and app
Lutron Smart Bridge
Lutron app

  1. Download the Lutron app

play.google.com

www.apple.com

www.casetawireless.com/LutronApp


Search for "Lutron Caseta"

Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

  1. Launch the Lutron app
    Using your CasétaT Wireless kit - Launch the Lutron app
    The Lutron® app will walk you through setting up your devices.
  2. Use the Lutron app to complete ALL remaining steps


Add devices

  • PicoR remotes
  • Dimmers
  • Shades


Control three ways


Schedule your lights


Connect while away

Without a smartphone or tablet (Bridge not required)

Pairing the dimmer and Pico® remote control

  1. Press and hold "off" button on dimmer
    Pairing the dimmer and Pico® remote control - Step 1 - Hold
    Hold for 6 seconds until LEDs start blinking
  2. Press and hold "off" button on remote
    Pairing the dimmer and Pico® remote control - Step 2 - Hold
    Hold for 6 seconds until lights flash 3 times.
    Repeat steps to pair other Pico ® remote controls.

Changing the favorite light level on the Pico ® remote control (sold separately)

You can use the round "favorite" button on the Pico ® remote control to recall a favorite light level. We've set it to 50%, but you can change it to any level you like.

Favorite

  1. Set desired light level on dimmer
  2. Press and hold "favorite" button on remote
    Changing the favorite light level on the Pico ® remote control - Hold
    Hold for 6 seconds until LEDs blink twice on in-wall dimmer. New favorite level is now saved.

For advanced features, tips for using Caséta TM Wireless dimmers with CFLs and LEDs, the complete Caséta TM Wireless product line, and more, please visit www.casetawireless.com/features

Using your controls

Using your controls - In-wall dimmer Controls

Replacing light bulbs using FASSTM

Pull the FASSTMswitch out on the in-wall dimmer to remove power at the light socket.

Replacing light bulbs using FASSTM - Pico remote control controlsPico®remote control (sold separately)

  1. For indoor use only.
  2. Operate between 32 ˚F (0 ˚C) and 104 ˚F (40 ˚C).

Device Ratings

In-wall dimmer
PD-6WCL
120 V~ 50/60 Hz

Troubleshooting

Symptoms Probable cause and action
Light does not turn on or in-wall dimmer LEDs do not light up.
  • Light bulb(s) burned out.
  • Breaker is OFF or tripped.
  • Light not properly installed.
  • Wiring error.
  • FASSTM switch on the dimmer is in the Off position.
Light does not respond to Pico® remote control.
  • The dimmer failed to pair with Pico® remote control; see Pairing the dimmer and Pico® remote control.
  • The dimmer is already at the light level the Pico® remote control is sending.
  • The Pico® remote control is outside the 30 ft (9 m) operating range.
  • The Pico® remote control battery is low.
  • The Pico® remote control battery is installed incorrectly.
  • Bulbs turn off while being dimmed.
  • Bulbs turn on at high light level but do not turn on at a low light level.
  • Bulbs flicker or flash when dimmed to a low light level.
Verify bulbs are marked dimmable and visit www.casetawireless.com/ lowend for information on adjusting the dimmer for best bulb performance.

Go to www.casetawirless.com/support for additional troubleshooting suggestions.

Features

Works with energy efficient dimmable light bulbs:


LED—up to 150 W

CFL—up to 150 W

Halogen—up to 600 W

Incandescent—up to 600 W

NOTE: You can mix and match dimmable LED and CFLs, as well as halogen and incandescent light bulbs, with Caséta TM Wireless dimmers.

Dimmable LED and CFL light bulbs vary in their dimming performance. If you're using these bulbs and they flicker or turn off, please visit www.casetawireless.com/lowend for information on adjusting the dimmer for best bulb performance.

For a complete list of compatible dimmable LEDs and CFLs, please visit www.casetawireless.com/bulblist

Compatible light bulbs include

Cree ®
BA19-08027OMF-12DE26-1U100
CR6-575L

EcoSmart ®
ECS BR30 W27 FL 120
ECS 20 WW FL 50WE 120

Feit ®
A19/OM/LED

Philips ®
9290002295

Sylvania ®
LED12A19/DIM/O/827
LED21PAR38/DIM/P/930/FL30


Use only with permanently installed fixtures with dimmable LED, dimmable CFL, halogen, or incandescent, lamps. To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use to control receptacles, motor-driven appliances, or transformer-supplied appliances.

Codes

Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.

Grounding

When no "grounding means" exist in wallbox, the National Electrical Code (NEC ® ) allows a control to be installed as a replacement if

  1. a nonmetallic, noncombustible faceplate is used with nonmetallic attachment screws or
  2. the circuit is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). When installing a control according to these methods, cap or remove green wire before screwing control into wallbox.

Warranty

For warranty information, please visit www.casetawireless.com/warranty

Double your warranty

Love Caséta TM Wireless dimmers? Have ideas for making them better? Tell us what you think and we'll extend your warranty by 1 year. www.casetawireless.com/register

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.

Lutron, , and Pico are registered trademarks and FASS, Caséta, and Smart Bridge are trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc., used with permission.

© 2014 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc

Videos

How to Install Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Video

Documents / Resources

References

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