S P E C I F I C AT I O N S U B M I T TA L 90% POWER LIMIT MODELS

For Energy Savings and Lamp Life Extension

Controls

The contractors choice for

rugged linear-slide dimmers.
Dim Electricity Bulb Life
Lights Saved Extended
10% * 10% 2 Times
Select 25% 20% 4 Times
light level
with slider; 50% 40% 20 Times
slide down 75% 60% >20 Times
to off
* Dimmer at maximum setting

Slide-to-off
Dimmer Maximum
Description Capacity 1 Model #

PRODUCT FAMILY FEATURES DIMMERS

• 90% power limit models provide automatic energy saving and extend Incandescent
light bulb life. (see energy savings chart) Slide-to-Off Dimmers
• Over 25 years of proven reliability in the most demanding applications
• The original smooth linear slide dimmer SMALL CONTROL
• Exclusive heat sink design maximizes convection cooling to maximize Single pole 1000W N-1000-FH-
reliability
• Heavy duty components for surge protection and long product life
• Precise color matching across all controls

LARGE CONTROL
DIMENSIONS Single pole 2000W N-2000-FH-
Small Control Large Control Profile
.65"
(16.5mm)
4.56" 4.56" 1 For capacities in multigang installations see derating, page 2.
(116mm) (116mm)
2.75"
(70mm)

2.75" 4.56"
(70mm) (116mm)
1.31" * *some models ACCESSORIES/MATCHING CONTROLS
(33mm) up to 1.71"
(43.4mm)
For full specifications on matching accessories and Wallbox
controls, please refer to a Nova Specification Submittal
P/N 360-393.

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SPECIFICATION SERIES
STANDARD FEATURES
JOB NAME AREA CONTROLLED • Square Law Dimming • Voltage compensation
• Power-failure memory • Superior RFI suppression
LOCATION JOB NUMBER
• Captive linear slider • Accessible air-gap switch
• Electrostatic discharge tested • Precise color matching
• Heavy-duty components for surge protection and long product life
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Lutron controls are rated at 120VAC, 60Hz unless otherwise noted.

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STANDARD COLORS/FINISHES DERATING/MAXIMUM CAPACITY

Matte Finishes
Add color/finish suffix to model number to order.
Example: N-1000-FH-WH
WH White No side One side Two side
BE Beige sections section sections
IV Ivory removed removed removed
GR Gray (Full Capacity) (End Units) (Middle Unit)
BR Brown
BL Black
Incandescent Dimmer
TP Taupe 1000W 900W 700W
2000W 1800W 1500W

SPECIAL ORDER
MULTIGANG AND METAL WALLPLATES WIRING DIAGRAMS
Multigang and metal wallplates are available. When ordering product for use with Wiring Diagram 1
metal wallplates, the product and wallplate must be ordered separately. See the
Nova Wallplate Ordering Guide in the Lutron Residential Lighting Controls Catalog
Single-Pole Wiring Model #
(360-975) for ordering procedure. N-1000-FH
See below for complete list of metal finishes. Dimmer
N-2000-FH
Metal Finishes Hot Black Black
SB Satin Brass
BB Bright Brass
BC Bright Chrome 120VAC Lighting
60Hz Green Load
Special Metal Finishes
QB Antique Brass
QZ Antique Bronze
SC Satin Chrome Neutral
SN Satin Nickel
Ground
BN Bright Nickel
Anodized Aluminum Finishes Wire Connectors
CLA Clear Anodized Aluminum
BLA Black Anodized Aluminum
BRA Brass Anodized Aluminum

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NOVA CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES c. Dimmer shall provide a vertical slider allowing the light level
to be set by the user. "Slide-to-off" dimmers shall use the
vertical slider to turn the dimmer on and off.
PART 1 – GENERAL d. Dimmer on/off function must be accomplished utilizing a
mechanical air-gap switch to totally disconnect power from
1.01 SUMMARY the load during "off" condition, no leakage current shall be
A. Scope: Provide, install and test all switches, dimmers and related present at the fixture(s).
devices as specified herein for the areas indicated on the drawings, e. Slider shall be captured behind wallplate.
specifications, and load schedules. f. Dimmer shall be able to have their visible plastic parts
B. Related Sections: Section 16580 (Ballasts), Section 16570 (Dimming replaced, for color changes in the field, without removing the
Systems). body of the control from the wall and without requiring
1.02 REFERENCES special tools.
A. UL 20, UL 1472, CSA, NOM, ISO 9001 g. Within rated capacity, dimmers shall be available for direct
control of incandescent loads.
1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
h. Dimmer shall be capable of operating at the rated capacity;
A. Permanently installed, wallbox mounted switches and dimmers
this includes modified capacities for ganging configurations
B. Permanently installed, wallbox mounted fan-speed controls
which require the removal of fins. Operation at rated
C. Permanently installed, wallbox mounted receptacles
capacity shall be possible across the full ambient
D. Permanently installed, wallbox mounted data, voice and cable jacks
temperature range, without shortening design lifetime.
E. Screwless, seamless wallplates
i. To ensure a precise color match between all plastic
1.04 SUBMITTALS parts, color variation of any matte finish control shall
A. Submit manufacturer's standard catalog data giving all application, not exceed a delta E of 1, CIE L*a*b* color units, as
wiring, and installation information on basic components and defined in ASTM E 308-99.
wallplate kits. Provide test data and/or samples as required to j. Dimmer shall provide smooth and continuous Square Law
demonstrate conformance with PART 2 of this specification. dimming curve, for the full slider travel, on their rated load
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE per The IESNA Lighting Handbook, 9th edition, p. 27-4.
A. Manufacturer shall have a minimum of 10 years continuous k. Dimmer shall meet the applicable requirements of UL 20
experience in manufacturing wallbox dimming products. and UL 1472 referring to the inclusion of a visible, accessible
B. Dimmers, switches and Fan-speed controls shall be UL listed and air-gap off switch and the limited short circuit test.
CSA approved specifically for each required load (i.e., tungsten, and l. Dimmer shall meet ANSI/IEEE Std. C62.41-1980, tested to
magnetic low voltage transformer). Manufacturer shall provide file withstand voltage surges of up to 6000V and current surges
card or certificate upon request. Universal load-type dimmers shall of up to 200A without damage.
not be acceptable. m. Dimmers shall be designed to reduce interference with
C. Manufacturer shall maintain ISO 9001 certification and provide a radio, audio, and video equipment.
copy of the certificate upon request. n. Dimmer shall incorporate power-failure memory. Should
power be interrupted and subsequently returned, the lights
1.06 WARRANTY
will come back on to the same levels set prior to the power
A. All devices shall be covered by a minimum one-year warranty.
interruption. Restoration to some other default level is not
acceptable.
o. Dimmer shall not be susceptible to damage or loss of
memory due to static discharge.
PART 2 – EQUIPMENT p. Dimmer shall include voltage compensation to compensate
light output for variation in the AC line-voltage. Dimmers in
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS which the light output is not held constant with varying AC
A. Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. line-voltage shall not be acceptable.
B. Unless otherwise noted, all basic components (dimmer, fan-speed q. Dimmer shall operate in an ambient temperature range of
control, switch, receptacle, telephone jack and cable TV jack) and 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
wallplate kits shall be provided by one manufacturer. r. Contractors shall install all backboxes with a minimum
wallbox depth of 2.5 inches.
2.02 EQUIPMENT
A. Dimmer Lutron Nova Style
1. Performance
a. Dimmers shall provide continuously variable control of light
intensity.
b. Dimmers shall fit a 1 inch wide, 1.5 inch tall wallplate
opening with a vertical linear-slide. Unless otherwise
specified, controls shall have a matte finish.

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2. Incandescent Dimmers
a. Provide incandescent dimmers for direct control of up to
2000 Watts.
b. Dimmers shall have a high-end of no less than 87% and no
greater than 92% of power.

2.03 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. All dimming controls shall be 100% function tested at the time of
manufacture. Statistical sampling plan shall not be acceptable.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Contractor shall furnish all devices (dimmers, accessories, &
wallplate kits), labor and other services necessary for the proper
installation of the devices as indicated on the drawings and
specified herein.
B. Contractor shall be responsible for derating dimmer capacity if side
sections are removed.
C. Contractor shall run separate neutral wires in 120/208 VAC
installations.
D. Devices shall be installed utilizing manufacturer's recommended
application, wiring and installation instructions.
E. Contractor to provide seamless wallplate covers per specification
2.02 for all devices ganged in a common box. Contractor shall
provide barriers within the box where required by code.
3.02 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, global customer
service and technical hotline available.
B. Supplemental information shall be provided by manufacturers
Internet site.

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