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45607 Instructions, Revision a.4 4/4/2007 7:08:02 PM

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Model: 45607

Z-Wave, RF Controlled, 500W, 120 VAC, Three Wire, Wall Mounted Dimmer/Switch and

Transceiver

Thank you for your purchase of a GE SmartHome™ Z-Wave

control device. Z-Wave technology is designed to

automate lighting/home control and provide easy remote operation of all your Z-wave enabled devices. The GE Z-Wave

product family includes a variety of devices to enable and control lighting in your home. It is up to you whether you want

to control one room or your entire house and whether you want to do it all now or start with one room and add more over

time.

This dimmer is one component of a Z-Wave® control system and is designed to work with all other Z-Wave enabled

devices in a home control network. It will also act as a wireless repeater to insure that commands intended for another

device in the network are received, thereby extending the range of the wireless controller. Z-Wave devices of other

types and brands can be added to the system and will also act as range extenders if they support this function of

repeating the signal received to other nodes in the system.

CAUTION! This device is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in

the United States, or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. It is recommended that a qualified

electrician perform this installation.

This dimmer switch is designed for use only with permanently installed incandescent lighting fixtures. Do not use it to

control fluorescent lighting, transformer supplied lighting/appliances, motorized appliances or receptacles. The

incandescent lighting controlled by this dimmer switch must not exceed a total of 500 watts.

There are no user serviceable parts in this unit.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT 3-WAY CIRCUITS

The term “3-way circuit” can be confusing. Technically, it can be used to describe a circuit with two switches and one

load (light) like you find at the top and bottom of a stairway or a circuit with one switch and two loads like you may have

in your garage. In the US, it is normally used for the two switches & one load type of circuit. There are many ways to

physically wire a 3-way circuit and it is important to understand how the circuit you wish to upgrade to Z-Wave control is

wired. Information and wiring diagrams regarding the various wiring possibilities are readily available on the Internet;

just search for “3-way electrical wiring”.

One of the ways to wire a two-switch/one-load circuit is to route the incoming power through the first switch, then to the

second switch and then to the load. Although very common and by no means a standard, it is the easiest to convert to

Z-Wave control. With this type of circuit, the first 3-way switch is replaced with the 45610 Auxiliary switch and the

second 3-way switch is replaced with the 45607 Z-Wave dimmer. The auxiliary switch does not actually control the

power; instead, it sends a momentary voltage signal through the traveler wire to the 45607 which in turn, controls the

On/Off status of the power. If these two switches are reversed with the 45607 in the first position, the auxiliary switch

will not be able to send the voltage signal back to the 45607 if the 44607 is in the Off position.

Please consult an electrician if you have trouble identifying the type of wiring circuit you wish to convert or if you do not

feel confident in your ability to convert the circuit to Z-Wave control.

INSTALLATION

This dimmer switch is designed for use with permanently installed incandescent lighting only and may be used in new

installations or to replace an existing wall switch. It can be used by itself or in three-way installations where a light is

controlled from 2 locations such as the top and bottom of a staircase. It is also compatible with four-way installations

(three switches & one light).

Please note:

1. The SmartHome Auxiliary Switch, model 45610, must be used with the 45607 Dimmer Switch in three-way

installations. Two Auxiliary switches must be used in four-way installations.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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45607 Instructions, Revision a.4 4/4/2007 7:08:02 PM Model: 45607 Z-Wave, RF Controlled, 500W, 120 VAC, Three Wire, Wall Mounted Dimmer/Switch and Transceiver Thank you for your purchase of a GE SmartHome™ Z-Wave® control device. Z-Wave technology is designed to automate lighting/home control and provide easy remote operation of all your Z-wave enabled devices. The GE Z-Wave product family includes a variety of devices to enable and control lighting in your home.
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45607 Instructions, Revision a.4 2. The Auxiliary switch(s) be wired to the same as the 45607 Dimmer and the lighting device. It not be wired to any other If multiple neutrals are together in one box, separate the neutrals to preserve the integrity of 45607’s circuit. 4/4/2007 7:08:02 PM must Neutral Switch must neutral. tied the Need new diagram with our model numbers WARNING! SHOCK HAZARD! Turn OFF the power to the branch circuit for the switch and lighting fixture at the service panel.
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45607 Instructions, Revision a.4 4/4/2007 7:08:02 PM Air Gap Switch The 45607 has an air gap switch on the lower left side (see diagram for location) to completely disconnect power to the load. Pull the air gap switch OUT to disconnect the power and push it all the way back in for normal operation. The air gap switch must be all the way in for the dimmer to function and control the lighting. BASIC OPERATION Manual Control The 45607 dimmer switch allows the user to: 1.
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5607 Instructions, Revision a.4 4/4/2007 7:08:02 PM Please note: Not all controllers are capable of this; your controller must be designed to perform this function. The SmartHome Controller, #45601, is designed to do this. Use its “Setup Menu”, “Config Unit” to change the configuration of devices. Configuration Functions LED Light When shipped from the factory, the LED on the 45606 is set to turn ON when the connected light is turned OFF.
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45607 Instructions, Revision a.4 4/4/2007 7:08:02 PM The 45607 can be set to ignore the start level that is part of the dim command. Setting parameter 5 to a value of 0 will cause the 45607 to dim or brighten from the start level embedded in the command. • Parameter No: 5 • Length: 1 Byte • Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default 1) Restoring Factory Defaults All Configuration Parameters can all be restored to their factory default settings by using your master controller to reset the device.
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45607 Instructions, Revision a.4 • 4/4/2007 7:08:02 PM This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Important Note: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s authority to operate the device. SPECIFICATIONS Power: 120 VAC, 60 Hz.