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

Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer

Cat. No. VZM1Ø-1L, 1000VA (Lighted)
120VAC, 60Hz
DI-000-VZM10-02C
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS: WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations. • Use only one (1) Vizia™ dimmer in a multi-location circuit with up to 9 coordinating remotes without LEDs or up to 4 matching remotes with LEDs.
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician. The remote(s) will turn the light on at the brightness level selected at the dimmer.
• To avoid overheating and possible damage to this device and other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle, fluorescent lighting, a motor- or a transformer- • Total minimum load must exceed 40W.
operated appliance. • Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
• Use with magnetic low-voltage transformers, incandescent, or 120V halogen fixtures only. Use a Leviton electronic low-voltage dimmer to control electronic • Recommended minimum wall box depth is 2-1/2”.
(solid state) low-voltage transformers. • Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft.
• When magnetic low-voltage circuits are operated at a dim level, with all lamps inoperative, excess current may flow through the transformer. To avoid possible • Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing, installing or removing fixture.
transformer failure due to overcurrent, use a transformer that incorporates thermal protection or a fuse at the primary windings. • Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked CO/ALR or CU/AL.
• Vizia™ dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Vizia™ remotes for multi-location dimming.

Tools needed to install your Dimmer MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE Step 2 cont’d Step 4a Single-Pole Wiring Application: Step 4b 3-Way Wiring with Coordinating Dimming or
Low-voltage dimmers are rated in Volt-Amps (VA). The maximum bulb Switching Remote (no LEDs) Application:
Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver Electrical Tape wattage is determined by the efficiency of the transformer in the low- IMPORTANT: For 3-Way applications, note that one of the screw Dimmer (Coordinating Dimming Remote Depicted)
Pliers Pencil voltage lighting system. Transformer efficiencies will vary from different terminals from the old switch being removed will usually be a
Cutters Ruler manufacturers; consider 75% efficient as average. Use the chart to different color (Black) or labeled Common. Tag that wire with
Green Coordinating Remote Dimmer
Changing the color of your Dimmer: determine maximum bulb wattage for typical transformer efficiency ratings. electrical tape and identify as the common (Line or Load) in both the
dimmer wall box and remote wall box.
Your Dimmer includes three color options. The Dimmer ships with MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE AT 75% EFFICIENCY 1 2 Green
the White frame attached. To change color of frame, proceed as Black
More than Preparing and connecting wires:
follows: Rating Single Two Gang
2 Gang Step 3 3
Bk
1
2 Black
1 2

Red
1000VA 750W 600W 525W 4 3 3

Strip Gage 4
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER 5/8” (measure bare Yellow/Red
YL/RD RD

5
Red 4

(1.6 cm)
NOTE: Use check boxes √ when Steps are completed. wire here or use Insulating Label:
5

gage on back of This wire is used in 3-way installations only. Yellow/Red

Step 1 WARNING: To avoid fire, shock, or death; the dimmer) For single pole installations, do not remove this
insulating label.
turn off power at circuit breaker or fuse and test
that power is off before wiring! Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Dimmer
Push in side at Line up tabs and press Dimmer Do not use for
tab to release in side to attach • Pull off pre-cut insulation from dimmer leads. incandescent Hot (Black)
OFF ON OFF ON
applications. WH Bk Black
OFF ON OFF ON • Make sure that the ends of the wires from the wall box are Black
Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
straight (cut if necessary).
Green
Ground Black Hot (Black)
Green Green
If installing Dimmer in a single device application, proceed with OFF ON OFF ON • Remove insulation from each wire in the wall box as shown.

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Ground Ground
the Installing your Dimmer section. If installing Dimmer in
OFF ON OFF ON
• For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 4a. Red Yellow/Red
Load YL/RD Yellow/ Line
a multi-device application, proceed as follows: • For 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Application, go Black Insulating RD Red Red 120VAC, 60Hz
to Step 4b. Label Line
Identifying your wiring application
Multi-device Application
In multi-dimmer installations, the side sections of the mounting
strap may require removal. Use pliers to carefully bend side
Step 2
(most common):
NOTE: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any
• For 3-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application, go
to Step 4c.
Load } 120VAC, 60Hz White
(PRIMARY SIDE OF
MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER)
(PRIMARY SIDE OF
sections back and forth until they break off. of these configurations, consult a qualified electrician. White MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE Neutral (White)
For non-standard wiring applications, refer TRANSFORMER)
to Wire Nut and Conductor Size Chart WIRING DIMMER:
Neutral (White)
Remove
all inner
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
side WIRE NUT / # OF CONDUCTOR WARNING: FOR MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS, CONNECT
sections
1 2 1 2 COMBINATION CHART WIRING DIMMER: DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE OF A
1- #12 w/ 1 to 3 #14, #16 or #18 Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows: MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
3
Do not
2- #12 w/ 1 or 2 #16 or #18 NOTE: When using the coordinating remote without LEDs, the dimmer can
remove 3 4 WARNING: CONNECT A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE be installed on either the Line or Load side of the 3-way circuit.
outer 4 5 1- #14 w/ 1 to 4 #16 or #18 DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE
side 2- #14 w/ 1 to 3 #16 or #18 NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot
Bend back and sections OF A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
forth to remove exceed 300 ft.
side section • Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer • Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer lead.
lead.
Typically, removal of the side sections in multi-dimmer Single-Pole 3-Way • Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old
• Line Hot wall box wire to Black dimmer lead.
installations requires a reduction of the dimmer’s capacity. Refer 1. Line (Hot) 1. Line or Load switch to Black dimmer lead.
• Load wall box wire to Red dimmer lead.
to the chart for maximum load per dimmer. 2. Neutral (See IMPORTANT note) • First Traveler wall box wire to Red dimmer lead (note wire color). This
3. Ground 2. Neutral • Yellow/Red dimmer lead should have Red insulation label traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal screw on the remote
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE 4. Load 3. Ground affixed. NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to Yellow/Red marked “RD”.
4. First Traveler – note color dimmer lead, use electrical tape to cover.
More than • Remove Red insulating label from Yellow/Red dimmer lead.
Load Single Two Devices 5. Second Traveler – note color • Proceed to Step 5.
2 Devices • Second Traveler wall box wire to Yellow/Red dimmer lead (note wire
NOTE: For matching remote w/LEDs installation, color). This traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal screw on the
Mag LV 1000VA 800VA 650VA the First Traveler becomes Line Hot. remote marked “YL/RD”.
 WIRING COORDINATING REMOTE: Wiring Dimmer (wall box with Load connection): OPERATION To Program:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows: Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows: NOTE: Have a flashlight handy if
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to last remote is 300ft. WARNING: FOR MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS, NOTE: The locator light will illuminate when the load is in the OFF this dimmer controls the only light
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw. CONNECT DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) position to facilitate access in the dark. source in the room. 1
• Load wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old switch SIDE OF A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER. NOTE: If using the dimmer in a 3-way application, the lights will turn 1. On the dimmer only, engage the 2 LED
3
to terminal screw marked “BK”. • Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer lead. air-gap switch by gently pulling 4 Brightness
• First Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to terminal • Load wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old switch to Push Pad (Default settings) the bottom of the push pad 5
Red dimmer lead. 6 Display
screw marked “RD”. This traveler from the remote must go to Turn ON from OFF position: until it lifts completely out of the 7
the Red dimmer lead. • First Traveler Line Hot to Black dimmer lead. Tap – Lights turn ON to preset level. frame and a click is heard and
• Second Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to • Remove Red insulating label from Yellow/Red dimmer lead. Press and Hold – Lights turn ON to full all LED’s are OFF.
• Second Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to Yellow/ LED Brightness DIM/BRIGHT bright.
terminal screw marked “YL/RD”. This traveler from the remote 2. Press push pad back into
Red dimmer lead. This traveler from the dimmer must go to the Display Bar Turn OFF from ON position:
must go to the Yellow/Red dimmer lead. terminal screw on the remote marked “YL/RD”. frame and hold push pad for 7
• Remote terminal screw marked “WH” should have White Tap – Lights turn OFF.
• Proceed to Step 5. seconds until the locator light
insulation label affixed. NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to DIM/BRIGHT Bar and the top LED (LED 1) starts TROUBLESHOOTING
terminal screw marked “WH”, use electrical tape to cover. Testing your Dimmer prior to mounting in BRIGHTEN:
• Proceed to Step 5. Step 5 blinking. • Lights Flickering
wall box: Press upper half of DIM/BRIGHT Bar 3. Upon releasing the push pad, the locator light will continue to - Lamp has a bad connection.
– Lights brighten to desired level.
Step 4c 3-Way Wiring with Matching Remote • Position all wires to provide room
DIM:
blink once per second indicating the dimmer is in Mode 1, Set - Dimmer wires not securely fastened and/or wires not secured
(w/LEDs) Application: in outlet wall box for device. Minimum Brightness mode. To change the current Minimum firmly under terminal screws of remote.
Press lower half of DIM/BRIGHT Bar Brightness level from 1-50%, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar. This
• Ensure that the word “TOP” is – Lights dim to desired level. • Light does not turn ON and Locator LED does not
facing up on device strap. setting will automatically be saved.
If you continue to hold, the lights will DIM turn ON
Matching Remote Dimmer • Partially screw in mounting screws to minimum level and then turn OFF. 4. Tap the push pad to change to Mode 2, Set Dim-Lock
- Circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
Additional in wall box mounting holes. Level mode. The locator light will blink twice per second. To
Neutral Wire NOTE: When lights are OFF, the turn ON - Lamp is burned out.
Green
light level can be changed by using the change the current Set Dim-Lock level from 1-100%, use the
2 DIM/BRIGHT Bar. If this feature is not desired, press and hold - Lamp Neutral connection is not wired.
WH DIM/BRIGHT Bar.
the lower half of the DIM/BRIGHT Bar until no LED is lit. This
Bk
1
Black 4 2
If there is a power outage, when the • Intermittent dimmer operation
Push Locator setting will automatically be saved.
4
Pad Light power is restored the lights will return - Minimum load is under 40W.
NOTE: Dress wires 5. Tap the push pad to change to Mode 3, Set Fade Rate mode.
3 3 to the last setting before the power • Remote does not operate lights
YL/RD Red 1 with a bend as shown interruption. The locator light will blink 3 times per second. To change the
5
5 in diagram in order to current Fade Rate, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar to move the LED - Ensure that total wire length does not exceed 300 ft.
relieve stress when to the desired preset level. This setting will automatically be
Yellow/Red mounting device. saved by tapping the push pad to exit programming mode.
For additional information, contact Leviton’s
The LED Brightness Display is separated into 7 segments. Each
Matching Remote Air-Gap Switch: On the dimmer only, LED represents a preset level with LED 1 (Preset 1) located at the
Techline at 1-800-824-3005 or visit Leviton’s
(with LEDs) Dimmer
engage the air-gap switch by gently pulling top and LED 7(Preset 7) located at the bottom. Refer to chart for website at www.leviton.com
• Restore power at circuit breaker or the bottom of the push pad until it lifts settings and defaults.
Hot (Black) WH Bk
Green
Ground fuse. completely out of the frame and a click NOTE: The dimmer will exit program mode after 3 minutes of Covered by one or more US & Foreign
Black is heard and all LED’s are OFF (refer to inactivity.
Green
Ground Black • Press pad until locator light is OFF.
Figure). This will cut power to the fixture to
Patents and patents pending
Red Yellow/ Lights should turn ON. If lights do
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(PRIMARY
Line YL/RD Red SIDE OF not turn ON, press the upper half of replace the bulb. After servicing is complete,
push the push pad back for normal Fade Rate Presets
120VAC, 60Hz
MAGNETIC
LOW-VOLTAGE the DIM/BRIGHT Bar until the lights All Rights Including Trade Dress Rights Reserved
Load
TRANSFORMER) brighten. operation. Preset LED** Fade On Fade Off
White 1* 1 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 3s from full on
If lights still do not turn ON, refer to
the TROUBLESHOOTING section. Cleaning: Clean with a damp cloth. DO 2 2 No Fade No Fade
Neutral (White)
NOT use chemical cleaners. 3 3 No Fade Approx. 3s from full on FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
4 4 Approx. 0.5s from full off Approx. 3s from full on This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
NOTE: The dimmer must be installed in a wall box that has a Load Gently lift bottom
connection. The matching remote must be installed in a wall box of push pad out 5 5 Approx. 0.5s from full off Approx. 1.5s from full on for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
with a Line Hot connection and a Neutral connection. A Neutral 6 6 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 5s from full on These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
wire to the matching remote needs to be added as shown. Step 6 Dimmer Mounting: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES 7 7 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 10s from full on harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a TUrn off power at circuit breaker or fuse. generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
qualified electrician. Mode 1 – Set Minimum Brightness: Set the minimum brightness * default installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
level that the lights can dim to prior to turning full OFF. ** LED #1 is located at the top harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes
Mode 2 – Set Dim-Lock: Set the brightness level that the lights will guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
cannot exceed 300 ft.
turn on to regardless of the previous light level at which they were If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
Wiring Matching Remote (wall box with Line Hot turned OFF. television reception, which can be determined by turning the
connection): Mode 3– Set Fade Rate: Set the amount of time (in seconds) that the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows: lights will have to turn ON or OFF. Fade rates can be set to one of five the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when Installation may now be completed by different settings. • Reorient or relocate the receiving Antenna.
removing old switch and First Traveler to dimmer terminal screw tightening mounting screws into wall box. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the
marked “BK”. Attach wallplate. Advanced Features Summary receiver.
• Second Traveler wall box wire from dimmer to remote terminal Mode Description Range Default • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
screw marked “YL/RD” (note wire color). This traveler from the 1 Set Min. Brightness 1-50% 25% that to which the receiver is connected.
Step 7 Restore Power: Restore power at circuit breaker or • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for
remote must go to the terminal screw on the dimmer marked fuse. Installation is complete. 2 Set Dim-Lock Level 0-100%, 0=no lock 0
“YL/RD”. help.
3 Select Fade Rate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Preset #1
• Line Neutral wall box to remote terminal screw marked “WH”. DI-000-VZM10-02C

LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS

Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for five years from the purchase date. Leviton’s only obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement, at its option, if within such five year period the product is returned prepaid, with proof
of purchase date, and a description of the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Quality Assurance Department, 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York 11362-2591. This warranty excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or reinstallation. This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an improper environment, overloaded, misused,
opened, abused, or altered in any manner, or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance with any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any kind, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, but if any implied warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration of any such implied warranty, including merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, is limited to five years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment, lost sales or profits or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise.