INSTEON KeypadLinc Dimmer, 6 button (2486DWH6) Quick Start - Manual

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Quick Start Guide
KeypadLinc™ Dimmer
INSTEON ® Remote Control Keypad Switch
Model: 2486D – 6-button, Rev 5.0+
About KeypadLinc
Congratulations on the purchase of the elegant, high-quality KeypadLinc scene controller with built-in dimmer.
KeypadLinc stores up to six INSTEON/X10 multi-device scenes. Additionally, each button has an LED status
indicator for virtually any INSTEON device or scene you wish to monitor.
Preparation
Installation should be performed only by a qualified electrician or a homeowner who is familiar and
comfortable with electrical circuitry. If you have any questions regarding installation, we suggest consulting an
electrician. If you have any questions regarding setup, contact the INSTEON Support Line.
What’s in the box?
• KeypadLinc Dimmer
•
Four (4) wire nuts
Tools Needed
• Flathead screwdriver
•
Phillips screwdriver
• Wire cutter/stripper
•
Voltage meter
Installation
1) At electrical panel, turn off circuit breaker(s) and/or remove fuse(s) feeding wall box
(verify that power is off)
2) Remove wallplate from switch, unscrew switch you are replacing and gently pull out
3) Disconnect wires from switch 1
4) Turn on power
5) Use a voltage meter to identify line and load wires which connected to the switch
6) Identify neutral and ground wires
7) Turn off power
8) Connect wires as per table/diagram (confirm firm attachment with no exposed wire)
9) With button labels right-side up, gently place KeypadLinc into wall box and screw into place
10) Turn on power
KeypadLinc ON button LED and connected light will turn on
11) Verify KeypadLinc is working properly by tapping KeypadLinc ON and OFF buttons
The light connected to KeypadLinc will toggle on and off
12) Reinstall the wallplate
Using KeypadLinc Dimmer
Button
Type
Button LED
before Tap
Effect of First
Press and
Hold
Effect of Additional Press and
Holds
Toggle Off
Brighten scene
until release
Opposite of last press and hold
(e.g. if last was brightening, it will dim)
Toggle On
Dim scene until
release
Opposite of last press and hold
(e.g. if last was brightening, it will dim)
Always On Either Brighten scene until release
Always Off Either Dim scene until release
Notes:
• On a 6-button KeypadLinc, connected light(s) will react just like the scene responders to on/off button taps
• LED will mimic the on/off status of a dimmer whose scene level is 100% bright
• On a 6-button KeypadLinc, top is an “All On” button while bottom is an “All Off” button
• Other buttons toggle by default
1 If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them, cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½” of insulation off the ends
KeypadLinc Wire Wall Box Wires
Bare copper
Ground
(commonly bare green
wire or green screw)
White
Neutral
(commonly white)
Red
Load
(light, fan, etc.)
Black
Line
(120V to Ground)
Set button
Dedicated
On/Off
Buttons
Secondary
buttons