Mk electric MASTERSEAL SOCKET OUTLETS DATASHEET

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Masterseal

Socket Outlets

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Masterseal™ Socket Outlets

PRODUCT RANGE

Socket Outlets

1 gang, unswitched 56480 GRY/WHI

2 gang, unswitched 56481 GRY/WHI

2 gang, switched 56482 GRY/WHI

Standards and approvals

Socket outlets comply with BS 1363: Part 2: 1995

Sentrysocket complies with BS 7288: 1990 and
BSEN 50082-1

All products comply with or allow compliance with the
16th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

Description

A range of sockets outlets specifically
designed for use outdoors or in areas heavily
exposed to dust and/or splashing water.
Constructed from extremely robust poly­carbonate, the range is sealed to IP56 against
dust, water and is impact resistant and will
completely protect virtually any 13 amp plug*
allowing safe connection to any appliance.

RCD protection

The Masterseal range includes the RCD pro­tected Sentrysocket which cuts power when
there could be danger of an electric shock
and, in the event of a power interruption, will
trip, preventing machinery suddenly restart­ing when power returns. See separate
Technical Data Sheet.

*When in doubt, please use an MK plug.

IP56 Protection

Each digit in the IP (Ingress Protection) rating
denotes resistance to dust and water. The
Masterseal IP56 rating breakdown as follows:

IP 5 6 5

Ingress Dustproof Waterproof Impact resistance
protection to sawdust, to strong jets All products have impact resistance

dust and other of water, from equivalent to a 500g object falling
small particles any direction from a height of 400mm

Impact Resistance

All Masterseal products have an impact
resistance equivalent to a 500g object falling
from a height of 40cm.

Boxes

Rear entry back boxes (56504, 56505) are to
be used in ‘tamper proof’ surface mounted
situations or flush mounting when used with
Flush Mounting Bezels (56502, 1 gang/56503,
2 gang). These boxes must also be used if cable
or conduit enters the enclosure from the rear.

Features

■ IP56 protected to BS EN 60529: 1992

■ Winner of Electrical Review industry

awards

■ Ideal for gardens, workshops, industry,

farm buildings, swimming pools etc.

■ Easy to install: captive, backed out

terminal screws, clearly marked top
facing terminals, push fit knockouts
and conduit entries

■ Smooth, curved design is aesthetically

pleasing and adds to strength

■ Special gel seal gives complete

protection

©2001 MK Electric Limited The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EA, United Kingdom Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] email: [e-mail] www.mkelectric.co.uk Edition 07-01

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Masterseal

Socket Outlets

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Installation

There are four mounting options for the Masterseal range:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Electrical

Voltage rating:
250V a.c.

Current rating:
13A per socket outlet

Physical

Ambient operating temperature:
–5°C to +40°C

IP rating:
IP56

Max. installation altitude:
2000 metres

Flush mounting for plaster/tiled walls

Ideal for environments where hygiene is
paramount, for example, hospitals. The Flush
Mounting Frame is provided with spacers
which are used to adjust the height of the
box depending upon the depth of plaster,
tiling or rendering to be applied to the
mounting surface.

Flush mounting for any finished surface

The Bezel provides an alternative method of
flush mounting in areas where hygiene is
important e.g. food preparation areas. This
bezel can be used on any finished surface e.g.
brick or cavity walls. The bezel should be used
in conjunction with the rear entry back box.

Surface mounting, rear entry

This option is for use in ‘tamper proof’
environments e.g. schools and public areas.
For this application the cable or conduit enters
the Masterseal enclosure from the rear only

Surface mounting for side entry conduit

The basic Masterseal unit comes complete
with a standard surface mounting back box.
This enables top, bottom or side entry for the
cable or conduit.

(there are no side entries).

©2001 MK Electric Limited The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EA, United Kingdom Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] email: [e-mail] www.mkelectric.co.uk Edition 07-01