Legrand ADFC-6A Architectural Fan Speed Control Installation guide

Brand: Legrand

Model: ADFC-6A Architectural Fan Speed Control

Type: Installation guide

ADFC-6A

Architectural Fan Speed Control

Installation Instructions

SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage ............................................................... 120VAC, 60Hz

Maximum Load Rating .......................................................... 6A

Minimum Load Rating ........................................................ 0.3A

Narrow Fan Speed Control:

Load (single pole) .................Use only with ceiling paddle fans

Environment ..................................................... Indoor use only

Operating Temperature ............................0-25°C (32-77°F)

Humidity ...................................... 93% RH, non-condensing

Electrical Supply Wire Requirement:

Minimum temperature rating ..........................75°C (167°F)

Tools Needed ................ Insulated Screwdriver, Wire Strippers

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Fan Speed slider

Label slot

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The ADFC-6A Architectural Fan Speed Control is designed to replace a standard

fan speed control switch. It will control ceiling paddle fans only. To decrease the

fan speed, move the slider down; to increase the fan speed move the slider up.

Move the slider all the way to the bottom to turn the fan OFF.

Caution: Use only with ceiling paddle fans with split-capacitor or shaded pole

motors only. Compatible ceiling fans should be marked as “Suitable for Use

with Solid State Fan Speed Controls.”

Important Notes

1. It is normal for the fan speed control to feel warm to the touch during

operation.

2. Protect the fan speed control from dust and dirt when painting or spackling.

3. Multiple ceiling paddle fans of the same type can be controlled by a single

fan speed control as long as the total rating of the fans does not exceed the

maximum load rating on the device.

Derating

No derating is required for multigang installations

INSTALLATION AND WIRING

WARNING

Disconnect power to the wall switch box by turning OFF

the circuit breaker or removing the fuse from the circuit before

installing the ADFC-6A, replacing lamps, or doing any electrical work.

1. Prior to installation

Set multi-speed fans to their highest setting before disconnecting power and

installing this device.

2. Prepare the switch box

After the power is turned OFF at the circuit breaker box, remove the existing

wall plate and mounting screws. Pull the old switch out from the wall box.

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3. Identify the type of circuit

You may connect the ADFC-6A to a single

pole circuit only. If you are unable to clearly

identify some or all of the wires mentioned

in this manual, you should consult with a

qualiﬁ ed electrician.

Caution – For your safety: Connecting a proper

ground wire to the fan speed control provides

protection against electrical shock in the event

of certain fault conditions. If a proper ground is

not available, consult with a qualiﬁ ed electrician

before continuing installation.

4. Prepare the Wires

Tag the wires currently connected to the existing switch

so that they can be identiﬁ ed later. Disconnect the wires.

Make sure the insulation is stripped off of the wires to

expose their copper cores to the length indicated by the

“Strip Gage” in Fig. 2. (approx. ½ inch).

5 Wire the fan speed control (Fig. 3)

• Connect the green or non-insulated (copper) GROUND wire from the circuit

to the green wire on the fan speed control.

• Connect the power wire from the circuit (HOT) to one of the black wires on

the fan speed control.

• Connect the fan (load) to the remaining black wire on the fan speed control.

PATENTS PENDING

MADE IN CHINA

WARRANTY VOID IF CASE OPENED

TURN OFF POWER

120VAC 60Hz

NEUTRAL

HOT

BLACK

CEILING FAN

GROUND

GREEN

Fig. 3: Single Pole Wiring

Ground

HOT (power from

circuit box)

LOAD

(power

to fan)

NEUTRAL

Fig 1: Typical Single Pole

Switch Wiring

Strip Gage

1/2"

12.7 mm

Fig. 2 : #12 or

#14 AWG

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6. Remove the center part of the wallplate by placing a small ﬂ at head

screwdriver into one of the four slots located at the top and bottom of the

wallplate. Gently twist a half turn until the plate pops off

7. For single gang installations put the new switch into the wall box. Position

the fan speed control with the word “TOP” in the right orientation. Use the

captive screws on the mounting strap to secure the switches to their wall

boxes. Continue to step 8.

For multi-gang installations select the appropriate mounting conﬁ guration

and install into the wallbox as explained in the multi-gang installation

sections.

8. Restore power to the circuit. Turn on the breaker or replace the fuse. Make

sure that the fan does not stall in any of the ON positions as overheating

could occur. DO NOT USE THE FAN PULL CHAIN TO CHANGE THE SPEEDS

AFTER THIS CONTROL IS INSTALLED. THE FAN PULL CHAIN NEEDS TO

REMAIN AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED.

9. Attach the wallplates.

MULTIGANG INSTALLATION  FINS ARE NOT REMOVED

Multiple controls can be installed in a common wallbox or a series of inter-

connected wallboxes. When ganging any combination of narrow and wide controls,

place all narrow controls on one end and all wide controls on the other end.

Note: A 3-gang installation of narrow fan speed controls is shown in Fig. 6. Follow

the same steps for any combination of narrow and wide fan speed controls.

1. Select the correct wall box size from the Table below.

Narrow Fan Speed Controls

Wide Fan Speed Controls

—

4+1*

—

1+1*

—

7+1*

—

* Wall box requirements for

ganging an even number

of narrow fan speed

controls.

Model #

Narrow ADMLV-703

AD-1103

ADFM-8A

ADFE-16A

ADFE277-10A

ADF120277

ADFC-6A

Wide ADMLV-1603

AD-2003

ADFM-16A

ADFM277-10A

2. Remove the End Cap between adjacent

fan speed controls (2 screws for each

End Cap). Keep these screws.

3. With the word “TOP” oriented in the

right direction, install the fan speed

control in the wall box using the

captive screws that are attached to

the strap.

4. Attach the large couplers between the

fan speed controls with the screws

that were removed in step 2.

5. Tighten the captive screws, insert the

label per instructions in the Wallplate

Labeling section, attach the wallplate,

and restore power to the circuit.

6. Restore power and test. Make sure that the fan speed does not stall in any

of the ON positions as overheating could occur. DO NOT USE THE FAN PULL

CHAIN TO CHANGE THE SPEEDS AFTER THIS CONTROL IS INSTALLED.

THE FAN PULL CHAIN NEEDS TO REMAIN AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED.

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4-gang

wall box

1-gang

wall box

Chase nipple

2.712

Fig. 4: 4 + 1 Set Up

FOR

PERMANENT

INCANDESCENT

FIXTURES

CAT. AD-1103

120V

60H

TOP

Remove screws

and set aside.

End Cap

Fig. 5: Remove End Cap

FOR

PERMANENT

INCA

NDESCENT

FIXTURES

CAT. AD-1103

120V

60H

TOP

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FIXTURES

CAT. AD-1103

120V

60HZ

TOP

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FIXTU

RES

CAT. AD-1103

120V

60H

TOP

Captive

Screws

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CAT. AD-1103

120V

60HZ

TOP

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FIXTU

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CAT. AD-1103

120V

60H

TOP

FOR

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CAT. AD-1103

120V

60H

TOP

Large Couplers

End Caps

Fig. 6: Install Fan Speed Controls and Attach Couplers

MULTIGANG INSTALLATION  FINS ARE REMOVED

Multiple controls can be installed in a common wallbox or a series of inter-

connected wallboxes. When ganging any combination of narrow and wide controls,

place all narrow controls on one end and all wide controls on the other end.

Note: A 3-gang installation of narrow fan speed controls is shown in Fig 8. Follow

the same steps for any combination of narrow and wide fan speed controls. Before

removing ﬁ ns take into consideration derating requirements.

1. Select the correct box size from the table below.

2. Remove the end cap

(2 screws for each end

cap) and break the ﬁ ns

between adjacent fan

speed controls.

3. With the word “TOP”

oriented in the right

direction, install the

fan speed control in the

wallbox using the captive

screws attached to the strap.

4. Attach the small couplers between the fan speed controls with the screws

that were removed in step 2.

5. Tighten the captive screws, insert the label per instructions in the Wallplate

Labeling section, attach the wallplate, and restore power to the circuit.

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Narrow Fan Speed Controls

Wide Fan speed controls

TOP

Break ns

using pliers

Remove screws

and set aside.

End Cap

Fig. 7: Remove End Cap and ﬁ ns

WALLPLATE LABELING

The wallplates contain a label holding slot. A 0.33” x 1.5” label can be printed

from an Avery® standard template: Divider tab inserts 8-Tabs or equivalent.

Install the label following these steps:

1. Disconnect power to the circuit by

removing the fuse or turning the

circuit breakers OFF.

2. Remove the wallplate by placing

a small ﬂ at head screwdriver into

one of the four slots located at the

top and bottom of the wallplate.

Gently twist a half turn until the

plate pops off.

3. Slide the label in from the back

side of the wallplate.

TOP

Captive

Screws

TOP

Small Couplers

End Caps

Fig. 8: Install Fan Speed Controls and Attach Small Couplers

Slots

INSERT

LABEL HERE

Label

Fig. 9: Insert Label

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

WattStopper warranties its products to be free of defects in materials

and workmanship for a period of five (5) years. There are no obligations

or liabilities on the part of WattStopper for consequential damages

arising out of, or in connection with, the use or performance of this

product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of property,

revenue or profit, or cost of removal, installation or reinstallation.

Please

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SETUP

The minimum fan speed level may need calibration for variations in fans.

To change the minimum fan speed follow

these steps:

1. Disconnect power from the circuit.

2. Remove the wallplate.

3. Use a small, insulated ﬂ at-tipped

screwdriver to adjust the dial located on

the right side of the fan speed control.

4. Turn down to decrease the fan speed.

Make certain that the fan speed does

not stall in any of the ON positions as

overheating of the fan may occur.

5. Replace the wallplate.

6. Turn the power back ON.

TOP

Dimming

Slider

Calibration

dial

Fig. 10: Fan Speed Control

Calibration

Legrand ADFC-6A Architectural Fan Speed Control Installation guide

Legrand ADFC-6A Architectural Fan Speed Control Installation guide

Legrand ADFC-6A Architectural Fan Speed Control Installation guide

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