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<blockquote data-quote="RX1Cobra" data-source="post: 16556324" data-attributes="member: 139306"><p>I'm usually pretty handy and can fix about anything around the house but this one has me stumped. I decided to ask for help before I started just trying different combinations and causing a problem. </p><p></p><p>Looking to install a <a href="http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/785007496574_install.pdf" target="_blank">motion sensor light</a> switch for the entry into the house from the garage. The light is on a 3 way switch with a switch at the bottom of the stairs (by garage door) and another switch at the top of the stairs. I can get it to work but only if the switch at the top of the stairs is in the up position. Obviously that's not right. </p><p></p><p>Here's the new light switch I plan to use. Legrand RRW600U <a href="http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/785007496574_install.pdf" target="_blank">http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/785007496574_install.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>This is a pic of the light switch at the bottom of the stairs where I want to install the motion sensor (downstairs switch). The black wire is connected to the common terminal with two traveler wires that are the same color (brown). I assume this is the "second" switch in the 3 way setup but don't know that for sure.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1682642[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The ugly light fixture has two wires going to it. Black and white. I assume the black wire on the above switch is what's going to the black wire on the light but again not 100% on that.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1682643[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Lastly this is the switch at the top of the stairs (upstairs switch). It is only about 5 feet from the panel (through a wall) so I assume it is the "first" switch in the 3 way setup. The yellow wire is connected to the common screw and again has 2 brown traveler wires attached to it. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1682645[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Here's how the new switch calls to be wired. I want this switch to be installed in the downstairs location that has the black wire on the common and 2 brown traveler wires. I think that covers it but let let me know if more detail is needed. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/785007496574_install.pdf" target="_blank">http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/785007496574_install.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>Multilocation configuration (using existing companion 3-way switch): see Figure 5.</p><p>• Connect the green or non-insulated (copper) GROUND wire from the circuit to the green ground wire on the RRW600U. Make sure there is a solid ground connection.</p><p>• Connect the power wire from the circuit (HOT) to the black wire on the RRW600U.</p><p>• Connect the power wire to the lamp or fan (LOAD) to the red wire on the RRW600U.</p><p>• Connect one of the runner wires to the yellow wire of the RRW600U.</p><p>• For the companion switch, connect the chosen runner wire (presently hooked up to the yellow wire of the RRW600U) to the common of the 3-way companion mechanical switch.</p><p>• Connect one of the poles of the companion 3-way switch to ground.</p><p>• For the remaining pole of the companion 3-way switch, do not connect to anything, but still cap off with a wire nut.</p><p></p><p>Can I do this or do this switch need to be the "first" switch in the 3 way setup. If that's even a thing like I think it is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RX1Cobra, post: 16556324, member: 139306"] I'm usually pretty handy and can fix about anything around the house but this one has me stumped. I decided to ask for help before I started just trying different combinations and causing a problem. Looking to install a [URL='http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/785007496574_install.pdf']motion sensor light[/URL] switch for the entry into the house from the garage. The light is on a 3 way switch with a switch at the bottom of the stairs (by garage door) and another switch at the top of the stairs. I can get it to work but only if the switch at the top of the stairs is in the up position. Obviously that's not right. Here's the new light switch I plan to use. Legrand RRW600U [URL]http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/785007496574_install.pdf[/URL] This is a pic of the light switch at the bottom of the stairs where I want to install the motion sensor (downstairs switch). The black wire is connected to the common terminal with two traveler wires that are the same color (brown). I assume this is the "second" switch in the 3 way setup but don't know that for sure. [ATTACH=full]1682642[/ATTACH] The ugly light fixture has two wires going to it. Black and white. I assume the black wire on the above switch is what's going to the black wire on the light but again not 100% on that. [ATTACH=full]1682643[/ATTACH] Lastly this is the switch at the top of the stairs (upstairs switch). It is only about 5 feet from the panel (through a wall) so I assume it is the "first" switch in the 3 way setup. The yellow wire is connected to the common screw and again has 2 brown traveler wires attached to it. [ATTACH=full]1682645[/ATTACH] Here's how the new switch calls to be wired. I want this switch to be installed in the downstairs location that has the black wire on the common and 2 brown traveler wires. I think that covers it but let let me know if more detail is needed. [URL]http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/785007496574_install.pdf[/URL] Multilocation configuration (using existing companion 3-way switch): see Figure 5. • Connect the green or non-insulated (copper) GROUND wire from the circuit to the green ground wire on the RRW600U. Make sure there is a solid ground connection. • Connect the power wire from the circuit (HOT) to the black wire on the RRW600U. • Connect the power wire to the lamp or fan (LOAD) to the red wire on the RRW600U. • Connect one of the runner wires to the yellow wire of the RRW600U. • For the companion switch, connect the chosen runner wire (presently hooked up to the yellow wire of the RRW600U) to the common of the 3-way companion mechanical switch. • Connect one of the poles of the companion 3-way switch to ground. • For the remaining pole of the companion 3-way switch, do not connect to anything, but still cap off with a wire nut. Can I do this or do this switch need to be the "first" switch in the 3 way setup. If that's even a thing like I think it is. [/QUOTE]
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