IP66 Sockets
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General
Please note that all instructions are to be left with the
Consumer after installation.
The IP66 range is manufactured from tough, durable
thermoplastic, and is intended for use in an outdoor
environment, or one in which the protection provided
by the IP66 range is required.
All of the products are rated IP66, for protection
against water and dust. All IP66 products need to
be tted with waterproof cable or conduit entries to
maintain their IP rating once installed.
The IP66 range complies with the following standards
Socket outlets: BS1363-2 / SS145 (13A); BS546
/ SS472 (15A); Fuse connection units: BS1363-4;
Switches: BSEN60669-1 / IEC60669-1.
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All products in the range comply with the low voltage
directive LV 72/23/EEC and where relevant EMC
directive 89/336/EEC
Advice should be sought before installing this product
in an environment where it is likely to be subjected to
chemicals, oils, solvents or wood preservers
Installation Instructions
These products should be installed by a competent
person (eg. qualied electrician) in accordance
with these instructions and in compliance with the
appropriate clauses of the current edition of the IET or
IEC wiring and building regulations. Sockets should
be protected by a suitable RCD device.
The IP66 range is designed to be mounted on a
vertical at surface, with socket outlets not more than
1.5 meters above the ground.
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The rear box shall be mounted on the wall using four
number 8 wood screws.
If conduit is to be used then please follow the
instructions below:
The drain feature can be drilled out using a 5mm drill
if top or side entry conduit is used. Opening this drain
hole will reduce the IP rating of the product.
If bottom entry conduit is used, there must be
adequate drainage from the lowest point of conduit.
The relevant cable entry knockout should be carefully
removed.
The rear box is equipped with 20mm removable
blanks, if a 25mm entry is required the blank should
be left in place and drilled out using a suitable 25mm
hole saw. The centre position of the blank has been
pre marked for this purpose.
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A waterproof cable or conduit entry must then be
tted in its place.
If two cable entry positions are used with metal
conduit, then earth continuity between the conduits
must be maintained.
Ensure that the gasket is correctly tted, and tighten
the four screws to x the front cover in place. Do not
over tighten. Use of an electric screwdriver is not
recommended.
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Operating Instructions for the end user
The lid may be opened by depressing the tab on the
lower front cover (see g 1.)
Plugs may then be
inserted into the socket
and the socket switch
turned on.
The lid should then be
closed to maintain the
IP rating. Care must be
taken to ensure that the
cables are aligned with
the centre of the cable
seals (see g 2.)
The lid should always be in closed position to
maintain the IP rating even when it is not in use.
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g 1.
The lid can be locked
using a suitable padlock
(not supplied) to prevent
unauthorised use.
The lid hinge/pivot
should be kept free
of dirt or debris. The
product should not be
subjected to chemicals,
oils, solvents or wood
preservers
Cleaning
Care should be taken when cleaning this product.
Inside the lid should only be wiped with a clean dry
cloth.
The outside can be cleaned with the lid rmly closed
using a mild detergent.
Solvent based cleaners should not be used.
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g 2.
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Drain
Cable Entry Knockouts
Push out from inside to remove
20mm knockouts located at side of
rear box.
For 25mm conduit entry drill out
using 25mm hole saw
Padlock
A padlock can be tted with a shank
no greater than 5mm in diameter.
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