Were here to help 866-558-5706 Hrs: M-F 9am to 5pm EST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Determine desired location for mounting transformer. NOTE: When deciding location for mounting, consideration should be taken for the requirements listed in the CAUTIONS section of this instruction guide. If mounting to a drywall surface, mounting into a stud is recommended. 2. Hold template in place against mounting surface, and mark screw positions in top portion of keyhole slot [A] at top, and in slot [B] located at bottom.
[A]
PILOT DRILL HOLE WOOD: 1/8 (3 mm) DRILL DRYWALL: 3/8 (9 mm) DRILL
[B]
PILOT DRILL HOLE Keyhole Slot at Top of Transformer
[A]
CORD SET
[B]
Slot at Bottom of Transformer 3. If mounting to wood:
Drill 1/8 (3 mm) diameter pilot holes at positions marked in Step 2. Drive screws [C] approximately halfway into holes. If mounting to 5/8 drywall (not into stud):
Drill 3/8(9 mm) diameter holes at positions marked in Step 2. Push plastic anchors [D] into holes and carefully tap in until flush with mounting surface. Drive screws [C] approximately halfway into plastic anchors. 4. Slip large portion of keyhole [A] over head of top screw [C] and allow transformer to slide down, making sure bottom slot [B] is behind head of bottom screw [C]. 5. While holding transformer in place, tighten screws until transformer is secure. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 2 This instruction sheet covers the installation of the following Kichler Smart Connect Transformer:
15SCT300SS Read these instructions carefully before installing this unit and retain the instructions for future use. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF SHOCK:
Disconnect Power at the main circuit breaker panel or main fusebox before starting and during the installation. WARNING:
This power supply is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local code specifications. If you are not familiar with code requirements, installation by a certified electrician is recommended. Failure to adhere to these codes and instructions may result in serious injury and/or property damage and will void the warranty. KEYHOLE SLOT This power unit is for use only with low voltage landscape luminaires and fittings. This device is accepted as a component of a landscape lighting system where the suitability of the combination shall be determined by the National Electric Code, by CSA, or by local inspection authorities having jurisdiction. Do not energize power supply until installation of system is complete. This power supply shall be connected to 120 volt, 60 Hz. WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock, use only with low voltage landscape fixtures and accessories. Do not use with swimming pool or spa lighting fixtures. SLOT Do not submerge power supply. Do not connect two or more power supplies in parallel. Not for use with dimmers. Power supply should be mounted close to power source. Do not use extension cord. SCREWS [C]
Suitable for indoor or outdoor use in the USA. Suitable for outdoor use only in Canada. PLASTIC ANCHORS [D]
For use in dwellings only with provided conduit adapter plate. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, install only on a circuit protected by a GFCI. The minimum mounting distance from a pool, spa, or fountain is:
o For indoor installation: 10 feet (3.0 m) o For outdoor installation: 5 feet (1.5 m) The power unit shall be mounted at least a (minimum) of 1 foot (30 cm) above the ground. National Electrical Code requires that wiring where concealed or extended through a building wall must be enclosed in conduit. WARNING Risk of Fire. If installation involves running wire through a building structure, special wiring methods are needed. Consult a qualified electrician. Risk of fire, do not place insulation under terminal plate. Check connection after installation. The cover must be closed while power supply is in use. Direct burial rated wire is to be buried a minimum of 6 (152 mm) beneath the surface of the ground. NOTE: If additional Direct Burial wire is needed, contact your local Kichler landscape distributor. See table below for SPT 2 Conductor Black PVC Insulation Direct Burial wire accessories. Direct Burial 2 Conductor SPT Cable Wire Gage Length (feet) Length (m) Model Number 10 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG 250 100 250 500 1000 76 30 76 152 304 15504BK 15501BK 15502BK 15505BK 15506BK o For more information on voltage drop and wire gage selection, consult the Kichler Landscape Lighting Catalog or contact your local Kichler distributor. Low-voltage transformers are devices that reduce a higher input voltage to a lower output voltage. The Kichler Low voltage transformer operates at 15 volts AC. To properly size the Landscape transformer requires creating a power requirement budget. Determine your installation plan and the fixtures that will be used. Reference the fixture wattage and consider the effects of power line gauge and run length to determine power budget requirements for the installation. Finding Power Supply Load. To determine the power supply rating you will need, add up the wattages of all lamps you plan to use. Select a power supply that matches as closely as possible to the total lamp wattage. For example, if you have 14 fixtures all rated at 17VA, you will need a 300-watt (VA) power supply (14 x 17 =
238 VA). The total lamp load should not exceed its maximum wattage capacity. If your total wattage is too high, either divide the load between two power supplies, or use a power supply with a higher rating. The power supply has three independently controlled zones. The channels include three Commons and three 15V taps. The zones are separated by divider
[F]. The power supply has the ability to deliver full output load on one channel or distributed across all channels. CLEANING:
Always be certain that electric current is turned off before cleaning. Only a soft damp cloth should be used. Harsh cleaning products PAGE 1 may damage the finish. REV 3-MAR-2023 For warranty information please visit: kichler.com/warranty IS-15SCT300SS-US PLEASE READ ALL WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS AND COMPLETE ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 1 BEFORE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 6. Split Kichler SPT Direct Burial Wire 12/2 or 10/2 cable approximately 3 (76 mm), and strip 1/2 (12 mm) insulation off each wire. 12/2 and 10/2 cable is the heavy black cable with which all Kichler 12-volt low voltage lighting fixtures will be connected.
(Reference Direct Burial 2 Conductor SPT Cable chart on Page 1 for description and part numbers). 7. Choose a zone number. On the bottom of the terminal block [E] push conductor of one or more wire runs (up to the Max. number of conductors, refer to chart below) to be controlled by this zone number into the hole marked COM and tighten the corresponding screw on terminal block face until wire is secure. Torque terminal blocks screws to 32 - 35 lb-in (3.6 - 4.0 N-m). See chart for maximum wire sizes based on gauge:
Wire Gage Size Max. number of conductors
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#10 6 3 REMOVABLE DOOR ANTENNA CIRCUIT BREAKER Were here to help 866-558-5706 Hrs: M-F 9am to 5pm EST QUICK START APP SETUP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Wi-Fi must be used for initial app setup and registration. Helpful Hint: For initial software setup, plug transformer into an outlet near the Wi-Fi router, then move to its permanent location once initial setup has been completed. 1. Download the Kichler Connects App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play. 2. Open the Kichler Connects app. Register your account if you are a first-
time user. Make sure your devices Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on, and that you are in range of the Wi-Fi router. 3. On the front of the transformer, press and hold the pairing button down for 5 seconds until the LED indicator light on the transformer starts to blink red. 4. 5. In the app, select Add Device or select the (+) button on the top right, and then select Add Manually and the Smart Transformer icon or select Auto Scan for device. Follow app prompts to add device. Enter Wi-Fi password by selecting your 2.4GHz channel. Then enter your password and press Next. 6. Once connected, you can rename the device by clicking the pencil icon, if LED INDICATOR desired. Then push Done. PAIRING BUTTON 7. Your device is now ready to use. Tap the Power On/Off button to control your landscape lighting, or select a preset schedule. While on the Smart Transformer device screen, select Timer on the bottom right. Next simply select your preferred preset schedule. To learn more visit Kichler.com/kichler-connects OFF ON ZONE NUMBER TERMINAL BLOCKS [E]
TIGHTENING SCREW DIVIDER [F]
CABLE ENTRY FOR 15V CABLE ENTRY FOR COMMON PULLABLE ENDCAP 8. For more information on voltage drop, consult the Kichler Landscape Lighting Catalog, or contact your local Kichler distributor. Push remaining bare wire into the hole marked 15V on bottom of terminal block and tighten the corresponding screw on terminal block face until wire is secure. Again, refer to the torque specifications in Step 7. Ensure that the insulation is not under the terminal plate. Check all connections after installation. See Risk of Fire warnings in CAUTIONS section of this instruction guide. 9. Plug power supply cord into standard 120 volt receptacle. NOTE: The power supply cord must be plugged into a weather tight receptacle equipped with a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFCI). If the unit cycles on and off without regard to the timer setting or other controls, it should be checked by a qualified service person. Circuit breaker on the Secondary / 15V side will trip if there is a short or if total wattage installed exceeds rated wattage per circuit. To reset breaker, flip switch to OFF then back to ON position. Thermal protector on the Primary / 120V side will shut off unit if overheated. MANUAL MODE If both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity is lost, you can still turn your lights on and off without an app:
1. To manually turn on all lights connected to the transformer, press the pairing button on the transformer 3 times (quickly). 2. To manually turn off all lights connected to the transformer, flip the circuit breaker switch on the transformer to OFF. 3. To manually turn all lights back on again, flip the circuit breaker switch to ON, then press the pairing button 3 times (quickly). NOTE: Once Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity is restored, make sure that the circuit breaker switch on the transformer is set to ON, then open the Kichler Connects app. 2022 Kichler Lighting LLC. All rights reserved. Kichler Connects is a trademark of Kichler Lighting LLC. Amazon Alexa is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc., Apple, App Store, and the Apple logo are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., The Google Home logo, Google Play, and the Google Play logo, are trademarks of Google LLC, and Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. FCC INFORMATION FCC Warning:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. 2. This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note: 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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. ISEDC INFORMATION ISEDC Warning:
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause interference, and 1. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the 2. device. Le onjunc areil est conforme aux CNR d linnovation, la science et le dveloppement conomique Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. 2. Lareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et Lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, onj si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Tous les changements ou modifications non expressment approuve par le responsible de la conformit pourrait vider lutilisateur est habilit exploiter lquipemen. ISEDC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with ISEDC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Cet appareil est conforme aux limitesdexposition de rayonnement RF ISEDC tabliespour un environnement non contrl. Cetmetteur ne doit pas tre co-implant oufonctionner en onjunction avec toute autreantenne ou transmetteur. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. La distance entre le radiateur et le corps doit tre dau moins 20 cm lors de linstallation et du fonctionnement de cet appareil. REV 3-MAR-2023 For warranty information please visit: kichler.com/warranty IS-15SCT300SS-US PAGE 2