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FAQ's

General :: Combination Switches :: 6124H :: General Dimmer :: Decora CFL Dimmer
6696 :: 6681 :: GFCI :: 7299 :: Occupany Sensor

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General

Q. In reference to switching, what do the terms single pole, 3-way and multi-location mean?

Q. In terms of wiring devices; what does back wired, side wired and quickwire mean?

Q. Why are some device’s wire leads not copper colored?

Q. Can copper wiring devices be used with aluminum wire?

Q. On some Leviton devices the markings UL, NOM and CSA can be found, what do they represent?

Combination Switches

Q. Why are there two black screws on my combination switch?

Q. Does the brass tab on the 5224-2 need to be broken?

Q. I’m replacing a single pole switch with a 5225 single pole switch/receptacle, but only have two wires and a ground in the wall box. Can the 5225 be installed at this switch location?

Q. Can the switch on the 5225 control the receptacle?

6124H

Q. Is the 6124H compatible with fluorescent and compact-fluorescent lighting?

Q. Does the 6124H require a connection to neutral?

Q. How can I erase all programming on the device?

General Dimmer

Q. Why are the light bulbs buzzing after I installed a new incandescent dimmer?

Q. Is it normal for a dimmer to feel warm when in use?

Q. There is no ground wire in the box, what do I do with the green wire?

Q. Does Leviton offer a dimmer for dimmable compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL’s)?

Q. Can a dimmer control a fan?

Q. How do I tell magnetic and electronic low-voltage transformers apart?

Q. What is ganging and derating?

Q. Can more than one dimmer be ganged together in a multi-gang wallbox?

Q. What is a heat sink and how does it work?

Q. What is a Preset dimmer?

Q. Do dimmers really save energy?

Q. Can I use a dimmer at each switch location in a 3 or 4-way application?

Decora CFL Dimmer

Q. Can I use the Decora CFL dimmer with any CFL bulb?

Q. Can I use the Decora CFL dimmer with any dimmable CFL bulb?

Q. Why does my dimmable CFL sometimes turn on lower than full brightness and then get brighter?

Q. Can I use any dimmer with my dimmable CFL bulbs?

Q. What makes the Decora CFL dimmer better than a standard dimmer for dimming dimmable CFL bulbs?

Q. Does this dimmer require special wiring?

Q. Why do some CFL bulbs dim better than others?

Q. What colors does the Decora CFL dimmer come in?

Q. Can you control more than one bulb?

Q. Does this dimmer cause audio equipment interference?

Q. Can I use a standard (incandescent) light bulb(s) with this dimmer?

Q. Can I mix dimmable CFLs with standard light bulbs?

Q. Can I dim a dimmable CFL bulb from more than one location?

6696

Q. Is 6696 compatible with fluorescent and compact-fluorescent lighting?

Q. Is the transmitter or receiver switch available separately?

Q. Can I use one transmitter for more than one receiver?

Q. How far can the transmitter and receiver be placed apart?

Q. If the receiver does not respond and turn the lights on when the transmitter is operated, what can be done?

6681

Q. The dimmer has two black leads and one green? Where do these leads go?

Q. The 6681 dimmer gets warm to the touch. Is this a problem?

Q. I do not have a ground in my box, may I use this dimmer?

GFCI

Q. What is a GFCI?

Q. How does a GFCI work?

Q. Where are GFCI’s required?

Q. What does the Leviton’s SmartLockPRO® GFCI protection provide?

  • If a SmartLockPRO® GFCI is miswired during installation (line-load reversal), it cannot be reset, blocking delivery of power to its feed-through terminals and face. The GFCI is completely dead and the green LED will be ON to indicate a line-load reversal. Once the GFCI is wired properly and the unit can be reset,the LED acts as a power indicator that remains ON as long as the GFCI is operating correctly and providing power.
  • The SmartLockPRO® GFCI features Leviton’s unique patented lockout action as an end-of-life indication. If a SmartLockPRO® GFCI is damaged so that it cannot respond properly to a ground fault, Leviton’s SmartLockPRO® GFCI prevents reset.

Q. Can a GFCI be used outdoors?

Q. Can I use a GFCI in a 2 wire (ungrounded) circuit?

Must be marked

Q. How many receptacles can be installed and protected in a residential application on the load side of a SmartLockPRO® GFCI?

Q. What does Class A mean when applied to a GFCI?

Q. What is Line-Load reversal?

7299

Q. How do you wire a 7299 with the load NOT protected?

switched load non-GFCI protected

Q. How do you wire a 7299 with the load protected?

switched load GFCI protected

Q. Can I wire the 7299 so that the switch controls the receptacle?

Q. Is the 7299 available in a 20 amp version?

Q. I just installed a 7599 but it will not ‘test’ or ‘reset’. Why is this?

Q. Can GFCI’s Be Used in Circuits with a Shared Neutral?

incorrect use of GFCI with shared Neutral-GFCI will trip

Occupancy Sensor

Q. In reference to sensing technologies, what does Passive Infrared (PIR), Ultrasonic (US) and Multi-technology mean?

  • Passive Infrared occupancy sensors are passive devices designed to detect the movement of heat-emitting bodies. They are installed to monitor areas where there are no physical obstructions to block the sensor’s field of view. HOW IT WORKS: People naturally emit a small amount of infrared heat. As a person passes through the field of view, the sensor detects the motion as a change in the infrared background and responds by switching on area lights. After the field of view is unoccupied for a user-defined delayed-off time, the sensor will automatically turn off the lights.
  • Ultrasonic sensing technology provides highly accurate small-motion detection. Leviton sensors employing ultrasonic technology are well suited to monitoring areas, especially smaller or narrow ones, with inanimate objects (such as furniture) that block the line of site and hence are likely to block the field of view of PIR sensors. They are also ideal where more sensitive detection is required. HOW IT WORKS: Ultrasonic occupancy sensors generate high frequency sound waves beyond the capability of human hearing, due to the Doppler Effect. These controls are active: continually emitting sound waves and monitoring changes in the return time of the reflected sound waves. Movement in the sound wave field causes a change in wave frequency and the sensor responds by switching on area lights. When the change in frequency is no longer detected after a delayed-off time, the sensor turns off the lights. Leviton ultrasonic sensors operate at a frequency outside the range of most hearing aid products and will not interfere with their ability to operate properly.
  • Multi-technology occupancy sensors combine ultrasonic sensing for maximum sensitivity with PIR technology to prevent false triggers from air conditioning and corridor activity. These sensors are ideal for large, open areas including office areas with cubicles, general workspaces, warehouse and storage facilities, cafeterias, and public areas in commercial facilities. HOW IT WORKS: Leviton multi-technology sensors utilize both sensor technologies to determine when to turn the lights off.

Q. Can a wall-switch occupancy sensor be mounted on the ceiling?

Q. Can a wall switch sensor be installed near a heater or air conditioning unit?

  • NO. Occupancy sensors respond to rapid changes in temperature, so care should be taken not to mount the device near a climate control source (i.e. radiators, air exchanges, and air conditioners). Hot or cold drafts will look like body motion to the device and will trigger it if the unit is mounted too close. It is recommended to mount the Occupancy Sensor at least 6 feet away from a climate control source.
  • In addition, it is also recommended NOT to mount the Occupancy Sensor directly under a large light source. Large wattage bulbs (greater than 100W incandescent) give off a lot of heat and switching the bulb causes a temperature change that can be detected by the device. Mount the Occupancy Sensor at least 6 ft. away from large bulbs. If it is necessary to mount the device closer, lower the wattage of the bulb directly overhead.

Q. Does Leviton offer a wall-switch sensor that has no manual override?

Q. Can the residential wall switch sensors (PR180 & PR150) be used to control compact fluorescent bulbs or electronic ballasted fluorescents?

Q. Why is my fluorescent lighting flickering when the PR180 is in the auto position but when set to the on position the flickering stops and lighting remains fully lit?

Q. Can two PR180’s be used in a 3-way together?

Q. When the PR180 is used in a 3-way, what functionality will the standard 3-way switch provide?

Q. If the sensor is in the off position will the standard 3-way switch be able to turn the lights on?

Q. Is there a minimum load requirement for the PR180 & PR150?

Q. Are the PR180 & PR150 capable of switching motor loads or exhaust fans?

Q. Are the PR180 & PR150 dual voltage rated?

Q. Does the IPP15 automatically switch the lights on when sensing occupancy?

Q. Can two IPP15’s be used in a 3-way together?

Q. Is the IPP15 capable of switching motor loads or exhaust fans?

Q. Can the ODS10 and ODS15 control electronic fluorescent ballasts?

Q. Are the ODS10 and ODS15 capable of being used for 3-way applications?

Q. In a 3-way can I turn the lights on from one ODS10 and be able to shut the lights off from the other?

Q. How does the Self Adaptive delayed-off time feature work on the ODS15?

Q. Is a connection neutral required for the ODS10 or ODS15?

Q. Does the OSSMT sense audible sounds to detect occupancy?

Q. What are the default settings of the OSCxx-M0W sensors and how do I place the unit in to test mode?

  • Step 1 - Make sure all dip switches are in the off position.
  • Step 2 - Set the Blue ambient light dial to 100% (if the gray wired is used in place of the blue)
  • Step 3 - Set the red infrared sensitivity dial to 75%
  • Step 4 - Set the Black time dial to 50% for a 10 minute time out
  • Step 5 - Set the Green ultrasonic sensitivity dial to 50%
  • Step 6 - Move the B3 dip switch to the on position and then back to the off position. (This will place the sensor into a 6 second test mode for 15 minutes and the LED’s will flash amber once per second)
  • Step 7 - Walk out of the room to let the lights time out and shut off; then walk back into the room to make sure the sensor can detect a person when they walk into the room.
  • Step 8 - Stand still in each corner of the room and let the sensor time out and shut off the lights. When the lights have turned off take one step forward to make sure the sensor can see you and the lights turn back on.
  • Step 9 - When the sensor leaves the 15 minute test mode (the LED will stop flashing amber) repeat step 7.

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