Ceiling Fan Smart Switch Installation Guide WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK This product installation requires handling 120 volt wiring. Follow each step carefully. If any concerns handling wiring, hire a qualied electrician. Ensure all work meets local and federal regulations. WARNING: This control must be installed with an external Isolating Wall Control/Switch in series with the ungrounded conductor, providing an air gap as per ANSI/NFPA 70 article 404 Simple DIY Setup Install your Smart Switch Download the C by GE app Add your Smart Switch to the C by GE app Compatibility Requirements Rating 120 V AC 60 Hz Neutral wire is required (wire is usually white or grey) Ground wire is required (Wire is usually green, green with a yellow stripe, or copper) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4 GHZ is required Works with compatible ceiling fans. Visit cbyge.com/compatibility Lets Do It INCLUDED Switch Wall Plate 4 Wire Nuts 4 Phillips Mounting Screws Line Load Ground Neutral Wire Labels YOULL NEED 12 6 Phillips Screwdriver 9 3 Needle Nose Pliers
(recommended) Voltage Tester
(recommended) Approximately 30 minutes of your day to install and setup the switch You Got This!
And we're here to help. For in-depth instructional videos and a guided tour through the installation, go to cbyge.com/switch-support. NOTE: Please make sure your system is up-to-date and you update the rmware when prompted for the best experience. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING: Step 1 Turn O The Power!
1. Turn o the power for the switch location at the circuit breaker box. 2. Test existing switch by toggling switch on/o, ensuring lights do not turn on. 3. Now, follow these setup steps for a single gang switch. ON OFF STEP 2 Remove Your Old Switch 1. Remove the existing wall plate and switch from the wall. 2. Use voltage tester on the black wires to conrm power to the switch is o (recommended). 3. Before disconnecting the wires from the wall, label each with the provided wire labels. Neutral and ground wires are required. If you dont have either wire, the C by GE Fan Control Switch is not compatible. 4. Disconnect wires and remove existing switch. L i n e G r o u n d L o a d Neutral Line Load Ground Neutral Wire Labels STEP 3 Connect The Wires 1. Connect the neutral (white) wire on the switch to the neutral
(white label) wire from the wall. 2. Connect the line (black) wire on the switch to the line
(black label) wire from the wall. 3. Connect the load (black) wire on the switch with the load
(black label) wire from the wall. 4. Connect the ground (green) wire on the switch with the ground
(green label) wire from the wall. 5. Cap the 3-way/multi-way traveler wire (if applicable). For 3-way switch setup, visit cbyge.com/switch-support Attention: Incorrectly connecting the Neutral or Ground wire from the wall to the Line or Load wire on the switch will damage the product. L o a d G r o u n d i L n e N e u t r a l USING WIRE NUTS 1. Insert wires into wire nut. 2. Turn wire nut clockwise. 3. Pull gently on wires to test connection. 3/4 inch STEP 4 Fit Wires Into Wall Box Neatly push the wires back into the box, rotating the switch so its oriented according to the image. Load Ground Line Neutral STEP 5 Secure The Switch 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided, secure the switch to the wall until level and ush. 2. Screw on the faceplate bracket, then snap the faceplate cover onto the bracket. STEP 6 Turn The Power Back On After the switch is secured and faceplate mounted, turn the power back on at the circuit breaker box. At the switch, the LED indicator will ash blue indicating the device is wired correctly and the device is in set up mode. ON OFF LED indicator light or light ring will ash blue until the switch is added to the C by GE app. LED indicator light or light ring will not illuminate if wired incorrectly. TROUBLESHOOTING IF FAN DOESNT TURN ON:
1. Check that power to the switch is on at the breaker. 2. Turn power o at the breaker, return to the switch to conrm the wires are securely and properly wired according to the installation guide. 3. Go to cbyge.com/switch-support for more troubleshooting. Congratulations!
Youve completed the Smart Switch installation. Next... Download the C by GE app Add your Smart Switch to the C by GE app Setup your Alexa or Google voice assistant (optional) Enable Your Voice Assistant Amazon Alexa To setup, open the Alexa app, search for the C by GE skill, follow the setup instructions. Try this... Alexa, turn o the living room. Alexa, turn on the bedroom. Alexa, set fan to speed 3. Google Assistant To setup, open the Google Assistant or Google Home app, search for the C by GE action, follow the setup instructions. Try this... Okay Google, turn o the fan. Okay Google, I'm leaving. Okay Google, turn fan up. Additional Information and Warnings FCC Compliance Statement Compliance Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF Exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 8 inches during normal operation. RF Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 8 inches from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CAUTION For supply connections, use copper wire only rated at 75C. High Voltage - Disconnect power supply before servicing Operation temperature: 0-40C Type 1 Enclosure IP20 Pollution Degree 2 Impulse Voltage: 2500V Type 1 action Indoor use only. Like your new C by GE Ceiling Fan Smart Switch?
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