INSTEON KeypadLinc Dimmer, 8 button (2486DWH8) Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation – Circuit with 1 Switch
1) At electrical panel, turn off circuit breaker(s) and/or remove fuse(s) feeding wall box. Verify that the
power is off before continuing.
2) Remove wallplate from the switch. Unscrew switch and gently pull out.
3) Disconnect wires from switch.
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4) Turn on power.
5) Use a voltage meter to identify the Line and Load
wires 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’s ON button and connected light
will turn on.
11) Verify KeypadLinc is working properly by tapping
ON and OFF on a 6-button KeypadLinc or MAIN
On/Off on a 8-button KeypadLinc.
KeypadLinc’s button LED and connected load will turn on and off.
12) Reinstall the wallplate.
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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
copper, green wire or
green screw)
White
Neutral
(commonly white)
Red
Load
(light, fan, etc.)
Black
Line
(120V to Ground)