Ampfibian MINI-PLUS Quick Start Manual

AMPFIBIAN MAX Heavy-Duty Weatherproof 15A to 10A Power Adaptor with RCD and MCB AMPFIBIAN MAX Heavy-Duty Weatherproof 15A to 10A Power Adaptor with RCD and MCB
Mfgr.# 02897
No. DESCRIPTION No. DESCRIPTION
1 1 CORD SEAL (LID) CORD SEAL (LID)
2 2 PLUG LID GASKET PLUG LID GASKET
3 3 RETAINING CLEAT RETAINING CLEAT
4 CORD SEAL (BODY) 4 CORD SEAL (BODY)
5 5 PLUG LID LATCH PLUG LID LATCH
6 15A LEAD (NOT SUPPLIED) 6 LEAD (NOT SUPPLIED)
7 7 PLUG LID PLUG LID
8 RCBO LID 8 RCD/MCB LID
9 RCD/MCB LID LATCH 9 RCBO LID LATCH
10 LOCKOUT TAG 10 LOCKOUT TAG
11 10A PLUG & FLY-LEAD
11 PLUG & FLY-LEAD
12 SECURITY BRACKET 12 SECURITY BRACKET
13 RCD/MCB 13 RCBO
14 TEST BUTTON 14 RCBO TEST BUTTON
15 RCD/MCB SWITCH 15 RCBO TOGGLE SWITCH
16 RCD/MCB LID GASKET 16 RCBO LID GASKET
Ensure cable is
Ensure cable is
positioned in
positioned in
middle of cleat
middle of cleat
CLEAT (3)
CLEAT
USING THE AMPFIBIAN MAX USING THE AMPFIBIAN MAX
1. With nothing plugged in, connect MAX 1. With nothing plugged in, connect MAX
plug (11) directly into power supply (wall) plug (11) directly into power supply (wall)
socket and switch power supply ON. socket and switch power supply ON.
2. Switch MAX ON (15). If unit trips, unplug 2. Switch MAX ON (15). If unit trips, unplug
it and contact us. DO NOT USE or continue it and contact us. DO NOT USE or continue
to next step. to next step.
3. Press test button labelled "T" (14). If 3. Press test button labelled "T" (14). If
switch (15) trips OFF continue to step 4. switch (15) trips OFF continue to step 4.
If switch (15) DOES NOT trip when test If switch (15) DOES NOT trip when test
button pressed, unplug the MAX and button pressed, unplug the MAX and
contact place of purchase. DO NOT use contact place of purchase. DO NOT use
MAX or continue to step 4. MAX or continue to step 4.
4. Connect extension cord (6) to the MAX 4. Connect extension cord (6) to the MAX
socket ensuring that the lead is captured socket ensuring that the lead is captured
by the plug lid (7) and cleat (3). Avoid any by the plug lid (7) and cleat (3). Avoid any
strain on the lead. strain on the lead.
5. Connect device directly or via extension 5. Connect device directly or via extension
cord/lead (6). cord/lead (6).
6. Switch MAX to ON position (15). 6. Switch MAX to ON position (15).
TEST MAX EVERY SIX MONTHS BY TEST MAX EVERY SIX MONTHS BY
PUSHING THE BUTTON MARKED "T"; RCD PUSHING THE BUTTON MARKED "T"; RCD
SHOULD TRIP IMMEDIATELY, IF NOT, CALL SHOULD TRIP IMMEDIATELY, IF NOT, CALL
AN ELECTRICIAN OR CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN OR CONTACT
AMPFIBIAN. AMPFIBIAN.
Both lids (7 & 8) must be latched closed Both lids (7 & 8) must be latched closed
before use. Inspect seals for damage before use. Inspect seals for damage
and/or obstruction. Do not use if lids, seals and/or obstruction. Do not use if lids, seals
or latches are damaged or inoperable. or latches are damaged or inoperable.
IF AMPFIBIAN MAX TRIPS IN SERVICE IF AMPFIBIAN MAX TRIPS IN SERVICE
First rule out that the MAX is at fault by First rule out that the MAX is at fault by
performing the above test procedure. The performing the above test procedure. The
MAX will trip due to overload or an earth MAX will trip due to overload or an earth
leakage fault. If you are unsure of the leakage fault. If you are unsure of the
cause, or you believe there is an earth cause, or you believe there is an earth
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RCBOs will vary from illustration & packaging.
All RCBOs have an up/down toggle switch where UP is ON;
RCD = Residual Current Device
and a test push-button marked "T".
MCB = Miniature Circuit Breaker
If there is a small window with a colour indicator, please ignore it.
RCBO = Combination RCD + MCB
To open RCBO Lid (8), a use coin
or a screwdriver to push the lid
leakage fault, turn off all power and leakage fault, turn off all power and
contact a licensed electrician. If you contact a licensed electrician. If you
believe there is an overload, switch off or believe there is an overload, switch off or
unplug some of the appliances and reset unplug some of the appliances and reset
the MAX. the MAX.
The Ampfibian MAX is rated 240 Volts with The Ampfibian MAX is rated 240 Volts with
a maximum current rating of 10A. a maximum current rating of 10A.
Do not try to open or repair the MAX Do not try to open or repair the MAX
yourself. No user-serviceable parts are yourself. No user-serviceable parts are
inside. If the supply cord is damaged, it inside. If the supply cord is damaged, it
shall be replaced by the manufacturer or shall be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent in order to avoid a hazard. its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
Test the MAX before each use as Test the MAX before each use as
described in step 3. This device will only described in step 3. This device will only
protect against faults to earth through the protect against faults to earth through the
body, but not against active to neutral body, but not against active to neutral
faults. faults.
This device must be connected DIRECTLY This device must be connected DIRECTLY
to an outlet socket. It must not be to an outlet socket. It must not be
connected via cord extension sets. connected via cord extension sets.
Wet seals will freeze and will not recover Wet seals will freeze and will not recover
their shape until thawed. Do not open their shape until thawed. Do not open
frozen unit until thawed. Opening frozen frozen unit until thawed. Opening frozen
unit may result in damage to seals. unit may result in damage to seals.
WARNING: ELECTRICITY CAN BE WARNING: ELECTRICITY CAN BE
DANGEROUS! RCDs (RESIDUAL CURRENT DANGEROUS! RCDs (RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICES) ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR DEVICES) ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR
BASIC ELECTRICAL SAFETY BASIC ELECTRICAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. RCDs ARE ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS. RCDs ARE ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION AND WILL NOT PREVENT PROTECTION AND WILL NOT PREVENT
SHOCK, BUT WILL MINIMISE THE EFFECT. SHOCK, BUT WILL MINIMISE THE EFFECT.
RCDs WILL TRIP FOR A FAULT BETWEEN RCDs WILL TRIP FOR A FAULT BETWEEN
THE BODY TO EARTH, BUT NOT FOR THE BODY TO EARTH, BUT NOT FOR
ACTIVE TO NEUTRAL FAULTS. DO NOT USE ACTIVE TO NEUTRAL FAULTS. DO NOT USE
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RCD/MCB may vary from
illustration. All RCD/MCBs have an up/down
toggle switch where UP is ON; and a test
push-button marked "T".
Push lid & latch in opposite
directions to open switch lid
and latch (9) apart.
(use coin if hard). Raised
Raised lockout tag (10)
lockout tag (10) stops
stops lid opening.
lid opening.
THIS DEVICE IF IT FAILS TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE IF IT FAILS TO OPERATE
CORRECTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CORRECTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Do not expose to petrol, oil, solvents, Do not expose to petrol, oil, solvents,
pool chemicals, etc.! pool chemicals, etc.!
Do not use in hazardous locations! Do not use in hazardous locations!
Do not use if damaged! Do not use if damaged!
Do not disassemble! Do not disassemble!
Ingress protected to IP55. Ingress protected to IP55.
Do not submerge in water! Do not submerge in water!
Remove condensation with a soft Remove condensation with a soft
absorbent cloth. absorbent cloth.
Turn off power supply before Turn off power supply before
handling connections in wet conditions! handling connections in wet conditions!
Store in a dry place out of Store in a dry place out of
direct sunlight. direct sunlight.
Ensure there is no gap visible through Ensure there is no gap visible through
cord seals when closed! If required, leave cord seals when closed! If required, leave
lid open until cord seals have fully lid open until cord seals have fully
recovered. recovered.
This product is not intended for This product is not intended for
permanent installation. permanent installation.
Do not bury! Do not bury.
Suitable for ordinary and heavy-duty Suitable for ordinary and heavy-duty
extension leads from 7mm to 12mm extension leads from 7mm to 12mm
diameter. diameter.
H-Class rated device for trade and H-Class rated device for trade and
commercial use. commercial use.
To be used with 10A (2400W) To be used with 10A (2400W)
maximum load. maximum load.
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RCD = Residual Current Device
MCB = Miniature Circuit Breaker
RCBO = Combination RCD + MCB
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ON
14
OFF
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Integrated flip-out Integrated flip-out
hook for hanging hook for hanging
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ON
OFF