Defiant 32648 Use And Care Manual

□ This timer will work in a single-pole or 3-way installation. It will not work in a 4-way installation.

□ This timer will only work on loads up to 15A.

Safety Information

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Shut off the power at the fuse box or circuit breaker before installation. Do not use in wet locations. Use indoors only. RISK OF ELECTRIC FIRE: Do not use to control appliances that contain heating elements such as cooking appliances, heaters, and irons. Do not exceed electrical ratings. Do not use to control receptacles. Use only copper wire with this device. Tighten all connections to 1-1.4 N-m (8.85 to 12.39 lbf-in.). For supply connections, use 14 AWG or larger wire rated at least 75°C. For grounding lead, use 12 AWG or larger wire rated at least 75°C. Pre-Installation PREPARING THE TIMER FOR INSTALLATION a. Remove the timer from the packaging and locate the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and GROUND terminals on the back of the timer. b. Loosen the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and GROUND screws with either a flathead or Phillips screwdriver. When loosening screws, stop when you feel resistance. Installation Terms and Options

WARNING: Shut off power at the fuse box or circuit breaker before performing any wiring or installation.

BASIC WIRING TERMINOLOGY

To better familiarize yourself with the wiring terminology and concepts referenced in this manual, please review the following information before you begin wiring this timer to your switch outlet.

If at any time during the wiring process you become uncertain, please contact a certified electrician.

□ Line: 120VAC (hot) wire that supplies voltage from the breaker box to the wall outlet □ Load: 120VAC (hot) wire that connects the wall outlet to the device (load) being controlled □ Neutral: 120V return connection completing the circuit to the breaker box □ Ground: 120V safety wire providing a path for electricity to be discharged

□ Traveler-1 and Traveler-2: wires running between two 3-way switches for installations where an outlet is controlled by two switches

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

To begin the installation process, you must first know what type of installation is needed. Below are the three different installation options. Please refer to the following descriptions for the installation

instructions that apply to you. 1 Single-Pole Installation (Go to install section 1 on page 2):

This installation option should be used when a switch only controls one outlet from a single location. Typically you would find a single-pole switch in your bedroom or bathroom.

2 3-Way Installation, Load Side (Go to install section 2 on page 2):

This installation option replaces a switch which controls an outlet that can be controlled from two separate switches and in most installations has the common (hot) terminal tied to the

device/load. The switch turns OFF and ON. Typically these types of installations are in stairwells, hallways, and large rooms with multiple access points.

3 3-Way Installation, Line Side (Go to install section 3 on page 2):

This installation option replaces a switch which controls an outlet that can be controlled from two separate switches and in most installations has the common (hot) terminal tied to

120VAC. Typically these types of installations are in stairwells, hallways, and large rooms with multiple accesses points.