Smarthome NSTEON KEYPADLINK 2486D - Manual (Page 6)

INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User’s Guide
Preparing to Install KeypadLinc Dimmer
IMPORTANT!
If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry, you should have a
qualified electrician install KeypadLinc Dimmer for you. If you have any questions, please consult an
electrician or call
Smarthome Tech Support
800-SMARTHOME
(800-762-7846)
Prior to installing KeypadLinc Dimmer, please review the entire installation procedure, and take the
following precautions:
• Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are
installing KeypadLinc Dimmer in. Installing KeypadLinc Dimmer with the power on will expose you to
dangerous voltages.
• KeypadLinc Dimmer requires a small amount of power to operate, which it receives from a connection
to the NEUTRAL electrical wire (usually white). If you are replacing a standard mechanical switch
with KeypadLinc Dimmer, the switch you are replacing will normally not have a connection to the
neutral wire. However, most junction boxes will contain a NEUTRAL wire that you can connect
KeypadLinc Dimmer to. If your junction box does not contain a neutral wire, please call SmartHome
Tech Support at 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846), or consult an electrician.
• Don’t use KeypadLinc Dimmer to control low-voltage lighting, fluorescent lights, or motors. These are
inductive loads, which KeypadLinc Dimmer is not designed to control. Use a Smarthome SwitchLinc
V2 Relay instead.
• Don’t use KeypadLinc Dimmer to control an electrical outlet, because non-dimmable or inductive
loads may be plugged into it.
• KeypadLinc Dimmer may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within
approved limits and poses no hazards. To minimize heat buildup, ensure that the area surrounding
the rear of KeypadLinc Dimmer has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation.
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