Varilight V-Dim Safety Series 1 Gang 200-1000 Watt Dimmer Screwless Primed and Ready to Paint

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Description Varilight V-Dim Series 1 Gang, for 1 way circuits, 200-1000 Watt rotary Leading Edge Thermal Protected Dimmer Switch, on a Single Plate, is ideal for dimming incandescent lighting including mains and low voltage. ………………………………………….. VARILIGHT Dimmer Switches have an industry-wide reputation for exceptional performance, long life and innovation at attractive prices. ………………………………………….. The VARILIGHT V-Dim Series Dimmer, like all our products, is designed to meet the latest European Safety Legislation. ………………………………………….. It is important to select the correct dimmer switch for your application, so please read the following information carefully, if need be look at PDF manuals, and if you are still unsure, then contact us. ………………………………………….. Appearance, Function and Applications What paint can I use? – You can use any paint, which will give you a variety of finishes. How many coats will it typically take to finish them well? – Varilight recommend 3 coats for emulsion, which can be applied by brush or roller, and at least 1 coat for spray paint. Will these conform to British Standards? – All our products conform to the BSEN Standards. Can I remove the paint once painted – if so how? – You can’t remove the paint unless you’re confident in sanding it off with sandpaper or similar, but you can over-paint the plate if you decide to change your wall colour. Do I still get a warranty once painted? – Warranty is for the working parts of the accessories, but not on the finish that has been applied. What colour do they come unfinished? – They are a slightly creamy off white when they’re unfinished. ………………………………………….. This dimmer is rotary controlled, meaning to turn the dimmer on, the knob needs to be turned clockwise, a click will be heard from the dimmer and the brightness will increase, respectively, by turning anti-clockwise the brightness will diminish and the click from the dimmer means the dimmer is off. ………………………………………….. V-Dim Rotary dimmers are suitable for 1 way circuits. ………………………………………….. The V-Dim Series Standard Dimmers are Leading Edge and can be used with mains voltage lighting and good quality Low Voltage Electronic Transformers, mains incandescent GLS lamps (standard mains light bulbs), up to the maximum load as specified on the dimmer, GU10 or similar Hi Spot Mains Halogen lamps (only use quality UK supplied lamps) up to the maximum load as shown in the PDF instruction manual. ………………………………………….. The V-Dim Series are equipped with Self Re-setting Overload Protection, so is able to handle overload situations, for example, if the wattage of the bulbs/lamps are accidentally too high on a circuit. This is achieved by either, stepping down the dimmer’s output to the lamps (if the watts are marginally overloaded), or the dimmer cuts out before there is any damage, (if the watts are grossly overloaded), until the load is reduced. ………………………………………….. When using Electronic Low Voltage Transformers we recommend that a maximum of 5 good quality dimmable Electronic Transformers are used (10 if Varilight Transformers ) with this dimmer range. Please note: add the watts of the bulbs/lamps if using Varilight Transformers, to determine which wattage of dimmer to select, but if using another manufacturer of Transformer, add up the VA of the Transformers so it does not exceed the maximum of the dimmer. Please note that noise levels can depend on the quality of the Transformer being used. ………………………………………….. The V-Dim Series Safety Rotary Dimmers can be used in 1 way circuits, where one lighting circuit is controlled from one location. For dimming large amounts of halogens in 2 way circuits, please take a look at V-Plus 1000 watt dimmers. ………………………………………….. Limitations The best suited dimmer series for dimming Electronic Low Voltage Transformers, including dimming more than 5 Transformers, is the V-Plus Series , which has many features including Overload Protection; Soft Start which is gentler on the load; and Dimmer Buzz Elimination, that can be created from the transformers. ………………………………………….. Varilight Dimmers can NOT be used for wire-wound or torroidal Transformers. For Fan applications choose V-Dim Solid State Series , please check with manufacturer of appliance to be dimmed. ………………………………………….. These dimmers will NOT dim LEDs, if dimming LEDs choose either the V-Pro , Multi-Point Remote , Multi-Point Touch , or V-Com Dimmer Series. ………………………………………….. Cleaning This product can be easily cleaned with a soft dry micro-fibre cloth. Never apply masking tape or other similar tape to the product. Avoid the use of any cleaning chemicals and always use a Gasket on freshly plastered, painted or damp walls as the plates may tarnish. (Plaster can take up to 6 months to dry out). A Gasket can be made from the packaging the product comes in, or a plastic bag can be cut to stop the plate touching the plaster. Unfortunately, if these Instructions are not followed, and the plate is damaged, it will void the product warranty. ………………………………………….. Product Instructions & Manuals – V-Dim Safety Dimmer Instructions PDF – V-Dim Dimmer Series Compatibility Guide PDF – Compatibility Detailed PDF – Compatibility Overview PDF – Screwless Fitting PDF