Advanced Control Technologies RD161 (DIMMER,125VAC,500W,3 WAY,S.P.,INDUCTIVE, WHITE or IVORY) - Manual

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ADVANCED CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 RD160-RD161 Installation Instructions
P/D 022597
BEFORE YOU BEGIN...
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure your installation will conform to all applicable codes and requirements.
TEST FOR SIGNAL STRENGTH AND NOISE...
Using the AR300 and AT300. It is necessary to test the installation in the actual operating
environment. The amount and types of line loads may reduce the strength of the transmitted signal
and/or electrical noise may cause interference with the transmitted signal. Proper installation may
require additional couplers, filters or repeaters. Special coupling devices are required to allow
signal to be distributed to all phases and zero-crossings in multi-phase and multi-transformer
distributions.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS...
Consult your nearest Engineered Systems Center (ESC) for additional information.
There are no field repairable assemblies on this unit. It is covered by a two year limited warranty.
If service is needed, the unit must be returned to the ESC where purchased. Contact your ESC
for return details.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION! Make all connections with the POWER OFF to avoid injury to the installer or damage
to the device.
CAUTION! Carefully determine the 3-way (4-way, etc.) wiring for proper connections. Do NOT
connect the Red "Control" lead to the LINE lead. If not used with a slave, cap off the red wire.
CAUTION! Do NOT use this device to control receptacles or fluorescent lights. This incandescent
& inductive Wall Switch is intended to control incandescent fixtures up to 500 watts total load, and
motor or transformer operated loads of up to 2/3 HP or 500 VA, ONLY.
1. Strip 3/4" of insulation from the ends of the conductors and make connections as shown in the
Wiring Diagram.
PCC 120 VAC, 500W, 5 A, 3-Way & Single, Incandescent & Inductive Dimmer
RD160 - RD161