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
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.
MULTIGANG 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
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
0
1
4
6
9
11
14
5
7
9
11
14
16
—
—
4
4+1*
8
10
12
15
—
—
3
4
6
8
11
13
16
—
2
1+1*
5
7
9
12
14
—
1
1
3
5
8
10
13
15
6
7+1*
11
13
15
—
—
—
* 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
Z
11
00
W
TOP
Remove screws
and set aside.
End Cap
Fig. 5: Remove End Cap
FOR
PERMANENT
INCA
NDESCENT
FIXTURES
CAT. AD-1103
120V
60H
Z
11
00
W
TOP
FOR
PERMANENT
INCA
NDESC
ENT
FIXTURES
CAT. AD-1103
120V
60HZ
11
00
W
TOP
FOR
PERMANENT
INCA
NDESC
ENT
FIXTU
RES
CAT. AD-1103
120V
60H
Z
11
00
W
TOP
Captive
Screws
FOR
PERMANENT
INCA
NDESC
ENT
FIXTU
RES
CAT. AD-1103
120V
60HZ
11
00
W
TOP
FOR
PERMANENT
INCA
NDESC
ENT
FIXTU
RES
CAT. AD-1103
120V
60H
Z
11
00
W
TOP
FOR
PERMANENT
INCA
NDESC
ENT
FIXTU
RES
CAT. AD-1103
120V
60H
Z
11
00
W
TOP
Large Couplers
End Caps
Fig. 6: Install Fan Speed Controls and Attach Couplers
MULTIGANG 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
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
0
1
3
5
7
9
11
5
5
7
8
10
12
14
16
4
4
6
7
9
11
13
15
3
3
5
6
8
10
12
14
2
2
4
5
7
9
11
13
1
1
3
4
6
8
10
12
6
6
8
9
11
13
15
17
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
TOP
TOP
Captive
Screws
TOP
TOP
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.
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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
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