1
Turn OFF the light using one of the
dimmers. Turn OFF power at the
circuit breaker.
4
At each dimmer location, place electrical tape or a label on
the wire connected to the different colored screw terminal
(common).
6
DO NOT TOUCH EXPOSED WIRE OR TERMINALS. Using a
voltage tester, determine which dimmer location has power
on the tagged wire.
(The powered location is connected to the breaker
while the unpowered location is connected to the lighting load.)
Power
8
Turn OFF power at the
circuit breaker.
3-WAY INSTALLATION (2 Dimmers)
2
Remove the wall plates
from the existing light
dimmers.
9
Disconnect the wiring and remove both dimmers.
Power
3
Leaving wiring attached, remove screws and pull
the dimmers away from the wall. Verify that BOTH
dimmer locations have a neutral wire available. If
not, stop and consult a licensed electrician.
5
Ensure wiring is safely separated and terminals are not
touching anything, and then turn ON power at the circuit
breaker.
7
Use a tape or label to tag the powered dimmer location
"POWER" . Label the other dimmer location "LOAD" .
Load
Neutral
Load