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i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm General The Timeguard range of RCDs provides protection against fire hazard and rapid double pole disconnection from electric shock for the appliance and cable connected to it. They comply fully with BS7288 and BS1363. They are designed to mount on either a BS4662 recessed box or a BS5733 surface mount box (plastic versions only). Note: RCD – Residual Current Device.
i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm Pack Contents 1 2 1 1 TFP10WL 3.
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i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm The RCD socket units come in two forms, a latching (passive) version with the third letter set to ‘P’ (passive) and the last letter ‘L’ in the type number and a non-latching (active) version which has the third letter set to ‘A’ (active). The latching version, if set, will retain closed contacts if the mains supply is interrupted – essential for applications such as freezers.
i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm Socket Connections Supply Brown (Red) (Live) to L Supply Blue (Black) (Neutral) to N Supply Bare Earth Wire, sleeved Green/Yellow, to E (for double sockets one or both terminals can be used as convenient) e Metal Clad Lock rings, with a maximum thickness of 4.2mm and a maximum diameter of 25.7mm must be used on the inside of the box on TL (top left) and TR (top right) entries to secure the gland or conduit.
i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm General RCD Instructions The RCD should form part of a 30A ring main or terminate a spur off a 30A ring main. The cable connecting to the supply to the RCD should be either: 2 x 2.5 sq mm for the ring main or 1 x 2.5 sq mm for the spur. TFP10WL only – Fit the appropriate BS1362 fuse to suit the load appliance to be connected. The cable connecting the load appliance (spur only) should be rated according to the fuse fitted to the connection unit.
i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm General RCD Operation Always test the RCD before use. To test: 7 RESET – press the grey/blue button marked Reset (R), the status indicator should show red. TEST – press the red button marked Test (T), status indicator should show black. This indicates that the RCD has been tripped and power has been disconnected from the outlet. RESET – press the grey/blue button marked Reset (R) again, the status indicator should show red.
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i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm Safety Issues to Remember • Electricity can be dangerous, use of an RCD should not be regarded as a substitute for basic electrical safety precautions. • Always test the RCD before use. If the test procedure is not completed satisfactorily or an appliance continues to trip the RCD seek professional advice and switch off the appliance. • To clean use a dry cloth only. Do NOT use any liquid cleaners.
i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm THREE YEAR 3 n 10 GUARANTEE 3 Year Guarantee In the unlikely event of this product becoming faulty due to defective material or manufacture within 3 years of the date of purchase, please return it to your supplier in the first year with proof of purchase and it will be replaced free of charge. For the second and third years or any difficulty in the first year telephone the helpline on 020 8450 0515.
i_New_RCD_Range_Instruct.qxd 2/5/06 3:19 pm HELPLINE 020-8450-0515 7 For a product brochure please contact: Timeguard Ltd. Victory Park, 400 Edgware Road, London NW2 6ND 020-8452-1112 or email csc@timeguard.com Designed in the U.K.
