Leviton VZS15-1L installation instructions Preparing and connecting wires, Switch

DI-000-VZS15-02A-X3

Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)

Electronic Switch

Cat. No. VZS15-1L, Lighted

Incandescent-1800W – Magnetic low-Voltage-1800VA (1440W)

Electronic Low-Voltage-1800W – Fluorescent-1800VA – Supplemental-1/2 HP

120VAC, 60Hz

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

•To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.

•If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician.

•Vizia™ electronic switches are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Vizia™ on/off remotes.

•Recommended minimum wall box depth is 2-1/2”.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

•Use only one (1) ViziaTM electronic switch in a multi-location circuit with up to 9 coordinating remotes without LEDs or up to 4 matching remotes with LEDs.

•Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft (90 m).

•Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing, installing or removing fixture.

•Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked CO/ALR or CU/AL.

Tools needed to install your Switch:

Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver	Electrical Tape	Pliers
Pencil	Cutters	Ruler

Changing the color of your Switch:

Your switch includes three color options. The switch ships with the White frame attached. To change color of frame, proceed as follows:

Push in side Line up tabs and

IMPORTANT : For 3-Way applications, note that one of the screw terminals from the old switch being removed will usually be a different color (Black) or labeled Common. Tag that wire with electrical tape and identify as the common (Line or Load) in both the switch wall box and remote wall box.

Step 3 Preparing and connecting wires:

This switch can be wired using side wire terminal screws or through backwire openings. Choose appropriate wire stripping specifications accordingly.

	5/8"	Strip Gage
	(1.6 cm)
		(measure bare
Cut
		wire here)
(if necessary)

Step 4a cont'd

Black

Load

White

Switch

WH BK Hot (Black)

Green

Ground

RD YL/RD

Line 120VAC, 60Hz

Use Terminal for 3-Way or

More Applications Only.

For Single-Pole Applications,

Do Not Remove This Label.

Neutral (White)

Step 4b cont'd

Coordinating Remote (no LED)			Switch
WH	BK	WH	Hot (Black)
	(unused)		BK
Black	Green		Green
	Ground		Ground
RD	YL/RD		YL/RD	Line
(unused)		RD

Load	120VAC, 60Hz
White
	Neutral (White)

at tab to release press in side to attach

INSTALLING YOUR SWITCH

NOTE: Use check boxes when Steps are completed.

Step 1	WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE SHOCK OR DEATH; TURN
	OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is
	off before wiring!

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Side Wire Connection	Back Wire (either hole may be used)
Side wire terminals accept #14	Back wire openings use #14-12 AWG
AWG solid wire copper only.	solid wire copper only.

• Make sure that the ends of the wires from the wall box are
	straight (cut if necessary).
• Remove insulation from each wire in the wall box as shown.
•	For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 4a.
•	For 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Application, go to Step 4b.

WIRING SWITCH:

Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:

•Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.

•Line Hot wall box wire to terminal screw marked "BK".

•Load wall box wire to terminal screw marked "RD".

•Line Neutral wall box wire to terminal screw marked "WH".

•Switch terminal screw marked "YL/RD" should have Red insulation label affixed.

NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to terminal screw marked "YL/RD", use electrical tape to cover.

•Proceed to Step 5.

Step 4b	3-Way Wiring with Coordinating Remote
	(no LED) Application:

WIRING SWITCH:

Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:

NOTE: The switch must be installed in a wall box that has a Line Hot connection.

NOTE: Maximum wire length from switch to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft (90 m).

• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.

• Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when

removing old switch

to terminal screw marked "BK".

• First Traveler wall box wire to terminal screw marked "RD"

(note wire color).

• Remove Red insulating label from terminal screw marked "YL/RD".

• Second Traveler wall box wire to terminal screw marked "YL/RD"

(note wire color). This traveler from the switch must go to the

terminal screw on the remote marked "YL/RD".

• Line Neutral wall box wire to terminal screw marked "WH".

Step 2	Identifying your wiring application (most common):
	NOTE: If the wiring in your wall box does not resemble any of
	these configurations, consult a qualified electrician.
1	2	1	2

• For 3-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application, go to Step 4c.

Step 4a Single Pole Wiring Application:

Terminal

Screw marked

White (WH)

Coordinating Remote

BK WH

2

1

3

	Switch	Terminal
		White (WH)
		Screw marked
		1
Terminal	BK	WH
Screw marked
Black (BK)
		3

2

WIRING COORDINATING REMOTE:

Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:

NOTE: "BK" and "RD" terminals on coordinating remote are unused. Tighten both screws.

NOTE: Maximum wire length from switch to last remote is 300 ft (90 m).

• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.

3	3
	4

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Single Pole		3-Way
1.	Line (Hot)	1.	Line or Load (see important instruction below)
2.	Neutral	2.	Neutral
3.	Ground	3.	Ground
4.	Load	4.	First Traveler – note color

Terminal Screw marked Black (BK)

Terminal Screw marked Yellow/Red (YL/RD)

BK WH	1
	2

		3
YL/RD	RD	4

Terminal

Screw marked

Red (RD)

YL/RD	RD	4
		5

Terminal	YL/RD RD	4
Screw marked		5
Yellow/Red
(YL/RD)
	Terminal
	Screw marked
	Red (RD)

• Load wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old switch to

First Traveler (note color as above).

• Second Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to terminal

screw marked "YL/RD". This traveler from the remote must go to

the terminal screw on the switch marked "YL/RD".

• Remove White insulating label from terminal screw marked "WH".

• Line Neutral wall box wire to terminal screw marked "WH".

• Proceed to Step 5.

5.Second Traveler – note color. NOTE: For matching remote w/LEDs installation, the First Traveler becomes Line Hot.

Terminal Label:

Use Terminal for 3-Way or More Applications Only. For Single-Pole Applications, Do Not Remove This Label.