Electrical equipment may only be installed and assembled by qualied electricians.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in damage to the device, re, or other hazards.
Function
The residual-current circuit-breaker is used to protect persons against residual electrical currents.
The residual-current circuit-breaker is a safety protective device with voltage-independent residual-current triggering as per VDE 0664.
The residual-current protected outgoing feeders (see Figure 5) are used to connect socket-outlets or other loads.
The residual-current protection encompasses all devices and cables connected to the residual-current circuit-breaker.
The electrical wiring upstream of the device is not protected.
Operation
Getting the system ready for operation
Press push-button ((a), Figure 1).
(a)
(b)
Figure 1
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Performing a functional test
The functional test must be carried out at regular intervals.
Recommendation: 1 x per month
The operating voltage is connected.
Switch on residual-current circuit-breaker with push-button ((a), Figure 1).
Voltage is present at the downstream socket-outlets and loads.
Press test button T ((b), Figure 1).
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The residual current circuit-breaker trips and the push-button moves to the “Off” position
(Figure 2). Downstream socket outlets/loads are de-energised. The functional test has been
passed.
or:
The residual current circuit-breaker does not trip and the push-button remains in the “On”
position (Figure 2).Residual-current circuit-breaker is now ready for operation.
Replace the residual-current circuit-breaker and repeat the functional test.
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Information for electricians
Installation and electrical connections
DANGER!
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The wiring must be adapted to the existing power mains. Check the power mains before any
wiring work.
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Touching live parts can result in an electric shock!
An electric shock can be lethal!
Disconnect the connecting cables before working on the device and cover all
live parts in the area!
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Connecting the residual-current circuit-breaker
The connection mode must be selected according to the design of the power mains.
TN-S
Figure 3
TT
Figure 4
Connect the residual-current circuit-breaker (see Figure 3, 4). Connect additional socket outlets/consumers to the output terminals.
The residual-current circuit-breaker is now ready for installation.
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Disconnecting the terminal leads
(a)
Figure 5
Press the release buttons ((a), Figure 5) for the corresponding plug-in terminal and pull out
the terminal leads.
Installing the residual-current circuit-breaker
The residual-current circuit-breaker is intended for installation in a standard commercial
flush-mounted device-connection box according to DIN 49073, part 1.
The residual-current circuit-breaker is now ready for installation.
Position the residual-current circuit-breaker in the flush-mounted device-connection box. Screw the residual-current circuit-breaker to the flush-mounted device.connection box using
the screw holes in the support ring.
Position the frame. Fit centre plate with intermediate ring (see accessories) and fasten with screws.
The residual-current circuit-breaker is now ready or commissioning.
Commissioning
Before commissioning
- carry out a functional test.
- test the safety measures.
DANGER!
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Touching live parts can result in an electric shock!
An electric shock can be lethal!
Do not put the residual-current circuit-breaker into operation if the functional
test is failed or the maximum permissible earthing resistance is exceeded!
Performing a functional test
Test the function (see Operation).
The residual-current circuit-breaker is now ready for operation.
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Testing the safeguards
The safeguard must be tested in accordance with the valid regulations for installation.
Determine earthing resistance.
Maximum permissible touch voltageMaximum permissible earthing resistance
at rated fault current 30 mA
25 V833 Ω
50 V1666 Ω
The maximum permissible earthing resistance must not be exceeded.
Appendix
Technical Data
Rated voltage 230 V~, 50/60 Hz
Rated current 16 A
Rated fault current 30 mA
Short-circuit resistance 3 kA
(with back-up fuse 16 A gl)
Operating temperature -25 ... +40 °C
Connection cable 1.5 ... 2.5 mm
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Troubleshooting
The residual-current circuit-breaker trips during operation.
Cause: Connected devices are faulty.
Check connected devices and exchange if necessary.
Accessories
Centre plate for residual-current circuit-breaker 1496 ..
Intermediate ring for centre plate 50 x 50 mm 1108 .., 1109 ..
Warranty
We reserve the right to make technical and formal changes to the product in the interest of technical progress.
Our products are under guarantee within the scope of the statutory provisions.
If you have a warranty claim, please contact the point of sale or ship the device postage free
with a description of the fault to the appropriate regional representative.