Model: RCD10WPV RCD Double Sockets Models: RCD05WAV, RCD06WPV RCD07MAV, RCD08MPV Installation & Operating Instructions RCD Fused Connection Unit
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. RCD Fused Connection Unit Model: RCD10WPV. Colour coded positive action buttons for Testing and Resetting the RCD. 1 BS1362 fuse holder.
Pack Contents 1 2 1 1 1 RCD10WPV. 3.5mm diameter screws 32mm long. Warning label. Instruction leaflet. Cable clamp and cable clamp screw. BS 7288 BS 1363-4 13A 230V 2 NIN L OUT NOUT L IN Earth terminals Cable clamp Fused Connection Unit Connections Supply Supply Supply Load Load Load Brown (Red) (Live) to L IN. Blue (Black) (Neutral) to N IN. Bare Earth Wire, sleeved Green/ Yellow, to E . Brown (Live) to L OUT. Blue (Neutral) to N OUT.
RCD Double Sockets White plate models: RCD05WAV, RCD06WPV. Switched for convenience and extra safety. 3 Status indicator shows red for ‘ON’. Colour coded, positive action buttons for Testing (T) and Resetting (R) the RCD. Metal clad models: RCD07MAV, RCD08MPV. Metal clad construction giving the best protection against physical damage. RCD unit protects both socket outlets. Fully meets the BS1363 current rating.
The RCD socket comes in two forms, a latching (passive) version with the penultimate letter set to ‘P’ in the type number and a non-latching (active) version which has the penultimate letter set to ‘A’. The latching version, if set, will retain closed contacts if the mains supply is interupted – essential for applications such as freezers. The non-latching version, if set, allows the contacts to open if the mains supply is interrupted – a ‘safety must’ for applications such as power tools.
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) Metal Clad 5 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.
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 2.5mm2 for the ring main or 1 x 2.5mm2 for the spur. 6 RCD10WPV 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.
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. If all the above operations work satisfactorily, the RCD is safe for use.
General RCD Specifications 8 Voltage: 230V AC 50Hz Max Current: Fully complies with the current rating required by BS1363 Rated Trip Current: 30mA RCD Type: Double Pole, suitable for 2 and 3 wire applications Breaking Capacity: 250A (Earth leakage) Through Fault Withstand: 1500A Operating Temperature Range: -5° to 40°C Trip Speed: Less than 40msec at 150mA residual current Fully Complies With: BS7288 & BS1363 Minimum Box Depth Required: 25mm Fixed Cable Capacity: 1 x 8mm2 or 2 x 4mm2 or
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. • The RCD should NOT be used when it could come into contact with liquids or excessive atmospheric pollution.
10 5 Year Guarantee In the unlikely event of this product becoming faulty due to defective material or manufacture within 5 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.
HELPLINE 020 8450 0515 or email helpline@timeguard.com For a product brochure please contact: Timeguard Limited. Victory Park, 400 Edgware Road, London NW2 6ND Sales Office: 020 8452 1112 or email csc@timeguard.com Zerofour – April 2010 Designed in the U.K.
