Installation Guide

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Package Contents:

Important Notes

Please Read Before Installation

IMPORTANT: For best performance use with Lutron Tu-Wire line-

voltage control electronic fluorescent dimming ballasts. For other

applications please contact Lutron Technical Support. Note: For

proper dimming performance, lamps must be operated at full

intensity for 100 hours prior to dimming.

Caution: To avoid overheating and possible damage to other

equipment, do not install to control receptacles, motor-operat-

ed appliances, or transformer supplied appliances.

Short Circuit Check: Check new installation for short circuits

prior to installation of control by using a single pole switch and

connecting the appropriate terminals to the hot wire and the lamp

with power OFF. Turn power on. If lights do not work, or breaker

trips, a short is present. Correct the wiring and check circuit again.

Install control only when short is no longer present.

Wire Connectors: Wire connectors provided can be used to join

one 10-, 12-, 14-, 16-, or 18-gauge wire with one or two 12- or 14-

gauge wires. Use them with copper wire only.

Wallbox and Location: A single-gang wallbox (3" high x 2" wide

x 2 1/2" deep (76 mm high x 51 mm wide x 64 mm deep)) will

service all individual Nova controls. These controls are designed to

operate in ambient temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104

°F). Allow a minimum of 4 1/2" (114 mm) free space above and

below the controls for proper heat dissipation.

Multigang Installations: A multigang wallplate is available to

simplify and improve the appearance of your installation. A multi-

gang mounting frame is provided with each standard multigang

wallplate to ensure proper alignment of the controls, easy applica-

tion of the wallplate, and a flat surface for the installation. Refer to

instruction sheet supplied with multigang wallplates.

Cleaning Instructions: To clean, wipe with a clean damp cloth.

DO NOT use any chemical cleaning solutions.

Offset Mounting Holes

Center Mounting Holes

Figure A. Front View - Single Unit Installation

Installation Instructions

Please Leave for Occupant

Tu-Wire® Fluorescent Controls

NFTU-5A

120 V , 60 Hz, 5 A

Single Unit Installation

1. Turn power OFF at fusebox or circuit breaker. Wiring with

power on can result in personal injury. Damage to product caused

by wiring with power on voids warranty.

2. Remove wallplate from control to prevent damage and to

access mounting holes. Pull out at top and bottom edges, plate

will snap off.

3. Strip insulation from control wires and from wires to which

control is to be connected as follows:

• 1/2" (13 mm) for 10, 12, and 14 gauge supply wire

• 5/8" (16 mm) for 16 and 18 gauge control wire

4. Using the wire connectors provided, make connections follow-

ing the appropriate wiring diagrams for your control.

Note: If a bare copper or green ground connection is not available

in the wallbox, contact a licensed electrician for installation.

5. Push wires into wallbox, allowing room for control backbox to

be inserted.

6. Mount control to wallbox using 2 screws provided and center

mounting holes. Unit must be mounted vertically. See Figure A.

1/2" (13 mm) or

5/8" (16 mm)

Figure B. Snap on Wallplate

Press Wallplate Until Tabs Snap In

Wallplate

Tabs

7. Snap wallplate on. See Figure B.

Slider

Mounting

Screws

Control

Wallplate

Wire

Connectors

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Tu-Wire® Fluorescent Controls Installation Instructions Please Leave for Occupant NFTU-5A 120 V Package Contents: , 60 Hz, 5 A Single Unit Installation Slider 1. Turn power OFF at fusebox or circuit breaker. Wiring with power on can result in personal injury. Damage to product caused by wiring with power on voids warranty. Mounting Screws Wire Connectors Control 2. Remove wallplate from control to prevent damage and to access mounting holes. Pull out at top and bottom edges, plate will snap off.
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8. Multigang Installation- Operation In multigang installations several controls or controls are grouped horizontally in one ganging wallbox or in a series of connected wallboxes. Multigang wallplates are available to simplify and improve the appearance of this installation. Refer to instruction sheet (supplied with multigang wallplate). Turn power ON. Note: For proper dimming performance, lamps must be operated at full intensity for 100 hours prior to dimming.
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. Turn power OFF. Wire each control according to step 3 in "Single Unit Installation" on page 1. 4. Install controls in wallbox(es). Use center mounting holes for first unit, then use offset mounting holes as required for proper alignment (see Figure D). Allow 1/32" (0.8 mm) between controls for ease in attaching wallplates. Figure D.
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3. Wallplate Cutting Figure F. Side Section Removal Some wallplates will need to be cut if removing side sections of controls and not using a multigang wallplate. Position wallplate on a soft cloth face down. Press firmly and score the groove on the back of wallplate with a razor-sharp knife, using vertical side groove to keep knife on straight course (see Figure H). Bend section back and forth to break it off.