Wiring information and instructions for the Zing Ear ZE-208D, a dual wafer, 5 to 8 wire pull chain fan switch. It also replaces the Jin You E70469, Santa E70469 and Wu Pin LJY-280A dual wafer switches.
Safety: turn off the electrical current at the source. Skipping this step can cause electric shock, fire, serious injury or death.
Check your old switch first. This switch is for fans that use a dual wafer switch where:
- The switch has two layers (wafers), an upper and a lower, and takes 5 to 8 wires.
- The terminal number sequence is 1-2-3-L in a counterclockwise direction.
- The terminal number and the wafer each wire is on will be the same on the new switch. Note which terminal and wafer the black wire (AC line/power) is on.
If your old switch is a single wafer switch, this wiring information will not work. See 3 speed, 4-wire switches or all ceiling fan wiring diagrams.
Switches this wiring information covers
| Switch | Details |
|---|---|
| Zing Ear ZE-208D | View the ZE-208D |
| Jin You E70469 | Replaced by the ZE-208D (dual wafer design only) |
| Santa E70469 | Replaced by the ZE-208D (dual wafer design only) |
| Wu Pin LJY-280A | Replaced by the ZE-208D (dual wafer design only) |
ZE-208D internal positions
The ZE-208D has two wafers. The function sequence is Off, High, Medium, Low.
| Wafer | Internal positions |
|---|---|
| Upper layer (wafer) | L-2-3, L-3-1, L-1-2, Off |
| Lower layer (wafer) | L-1, L-2, L-3, Off |
How to wire the ZE-208D
- Turn off the electrical current at the source.
- Do not cut the wires off the old switch. Multi-strand wires are soldered together, so they can be re-attached to the new switch.
- Note the color of each wire, the terminal number it is attached to, and whether it is on the upper or lower wafer.
- Remove the wires from the old switch.
- Insert each wire into the same terminal number on the same wafer of the new switch. For example, a wire on terminal 3 of the lower wafer goes on terminal 3 of the lower wafer.
- Check that every wire is pushed fully into its terminal before you turn the power back on.
Questions about the ZE-208D
Which switches does this wiring information cover?
The Zing Ear ZE-208D, a dual wafer, 5 to 8 wire pull chain switch. It is commonly used to replace the Jin You E70469, the Santa E70469 and the Wu Pin LJY-280A, but only when the old switch has the same dual wafer design.
Can the ZE-208D replace a single wafer ceiling fan switch?
No. The ZE-208D is for dual wafer switches with a similar internal design and switching sequence. Compare the switch design, terminal layout and internal positions before you buy.
What matters most when wiring a dual wafer switch?
Match each wire to the same terminal number and the same wafer (upper or lower) it used on your old switch. The terminal number sequence, which should be 1-2-3-L counterclockwise, and the terminal the black (AC line/power) wire is on must also match.
What if my wire colors do not match?
Colors vary between fans. Go by the terminal number and the wafer your old switch used for each wire, not by color, and note them before removing anything.
Is this the same as a 3 speed, 4-wire switch?
No. A 4-wire switch has a single wafer. The ZE-208D has two wafers and takes 5 to 8 wires, so do not use a 4-wire wiring diagram for it.
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