Europa components RCD13ASS Manual

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Important notice to installers:

Before installation work starts the operating instructions should be read and understood.
If you need technical assistance please contact the manufacturer at the address shown on this leaflet.
Installation of this unit should only be undertaken by a skilled electrician working to the standards set by the latest edition of the IEE wiring regulations.

General Information:

boxes to BS 5733. The RCD devices provide protection against electric shock, in the event of a fault developing within the appliance or an
accident such as cutting through the mains lead. The double pole device within the unit provides complete isolation from the mains when
tripped. The sockets have been designed for storage and use between -5
above sea level. The RCDs latching pin design means that closed contacts will not open automatically if there is an interruption in the mains
supply. To ensure long life and the efficient working of these products they should not be subjected to mistreatment or abnormal conditions
such as smoke, chemical fumes, salt spray or long term humidity.

Operation:

The RCD socket should be tested each time before use. Testing Procedure:
Remove appliance plugs from sockets.
If the red signal flag is not visible in the status window, press the dark green (Reset) button.
The red flag should appear in the status window. If the red flag does not appear it may mean that there is no mains supply fed to the
socket. If the mains supply is being fed to the socket and the red flag does not appear, DO NOT USE - See the Safety Notes below.
Press the blue button (Test). The red flag should dissapear. If the red flag remains visible DO NOT USE - See the Safety Notes below.
Reset the device by pressing the dark green (Reset) button. The red flag should re-appear in the status window.
Safety Notes:
If the device does not properly operate in the way described in the test procedure above DO NOT USE - it is likely the RCD is faulty and
should be returned.
No attempt should be made to repair the RCD socket. The units are sealed to prevent tampering and any damage to this seal will
invalidate the guarantee.
This RCD has been designed for storage and use between -5
24hr period and at an altitude no greater than 2000m above sea level.
Care should be taken not to subject the RCD safety socket to abnormal pollution from smoke, chemicals, flammable fumes, salt-laden
spray, prolonged periods of high humidity, immersion, repeated dropping or other abnormal conditions.
Electricity is dangerous and an RCD must not be used as a substitute for normal precautionary measures. Always unplug from the mains
supply before any inspection or repair to equipment. Do not allow children to tamper with electrical devices.
Please refer to Europa Components or a qualified competent electrician if the RCD repeatedly trips with an appliance connected or if it
should fail to trip when tested in accordance with the instructions.

Using the RCD Socket:

Insert the plug (s) of the appliance (s) you wish to use .
The RCD socket should remain set and the appliances should work normally. The red flag will remain visible in the status window. If the
action of plugging in the appliance causes the device to trip (the red flag will dissappear from the window), it is likely that there is a fault
with the appliance. Consult a qualified competent electrician (See the following note).
Note: The circuit to which the RCD socket is connected, maybe protected by another backup RCD somewhere else in the circuit.
In the event of a fault developing, the backup RCD may trip before the RCD socket.
These products are designed to mount on flush metal boxes to BS4662 or moulded plastic surface mounting
13A RCD
Safety Socket Outlets
C and +40 C and at an altitude of no greater than 2000 metres
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C and +40 C, with an average value not exceeding +35
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Technical specifications

RCD Type: Latching Pin
Voltage Rating: 240V AC
Current Rating: 13A
Rated Tripping Current: 30mA
Breaking Capacity: 250A
Short Circuit Withstand: 1500A
Ambient Operating Temp: - 5 C to + 40
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Operating Speed <40mS
Contact Break: Double Pole
Specifications: RCD BS7288 & Socket BS1363
Minimum Box Depth: 25mm
Fixing Screws: M3.5 x 37mm
Cable Capacity: 5 x 2.5mm , 2 x 4mm
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