
Operating
instructiOns
24 HOUR SEGMENT
TIMESWITCH
Cat. No TG24 (Single)
TG44 (Twin), TG64 (Triple)
Operating Instructions

1
Manual
override
switch
Time of day
pointer
ON segments
(pushed down)
Tough flame
retardant
casing
Time of day
setting ring
Appliance
socket
Time control segments 1 segment = 15 minutes
Push all segments downwards for ON, leave in
upward position for OFF.
TG24 (Single) / TG44 (Twin) / TG64 (Triple)
24 Hour Segment Timeswitch

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Programming
1 Decide what times you would like the TG24/TG44 to switch
ON and OFF.
2 Push all the segments downwards for the complete duration
of an ON period and leave them all in the upper position for
an OFF period (see diagram above left).
The minimum switching interval is 15 minutes and this can
be increased in 15 minute steps.
3 Ensure that the override switch is in the timed ( ) position
as shown in the diagram above right.
Segment shown in ON
(lower) position
Override
switch
Permanently
ON
Timed
Segment shown in OFF
(upper) position

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4 Bring the TG24/TG44/TG64 into the correct switching
condition by manually turning the programme ring clockwise
through a 24 hour cycle.
5 Check that the TG24/TG44/TG64 gives the correct switching
pattern by turning the programme ring clockwise through a
further 24 hour cycle.
You will need to plug the TG24/TG44/TG64 into a live socket
and plug in an appliance such as a lamp (switched on) into
the TG24/TG44/TG64’s appliance socket to do this.
6 Turn the programme ring clockwise until the correct time of
day on the ring lines up with the time of day pointer and
ensure that the override switch is pushed towards
the (timed symbol).
7 Plug the TG24/TG44/TG64 into a live socket.
8 Plug your appliance into the TG24/TG44/TG64 and switch ON
the appliance. The TG24/TG44/TG64 will now repeat the set
programme day after day indefinately.

4
Override Switch
This enables you to override the programmed settings for
continuous ON operation. When the slide switch points towards
the “ ” symbol the unit will operate normally as a timeswitch.
When the slide switch points towards the “ ” symbol the unit
will be ON continuously.
Points to note:
• Thesegmentdialcanbeturnedevenwhenthetime
controller is operating.
• Afterapowerfailure,re-adjustthetimecontrollertothe
correct time of day, turning the dial in a clockwise direction.

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Uses
This timeswitch can be used to control domestic appliances
such as heaters rated up to 13A (3KW) also tumble driers,
washing machines and dishwashers (except those requiring
a permanent supply and which have a push button start).
The TG24/TG44/TG64 can be used with incandescent
filament lamps rated up to a total of 400W.
Can also be used with up to 100W of linear tube fluorescent
or low energy lighting.
The timeswitch is NOT suitable for use with SON or other
discharge lamps.

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Specifications
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Operating Voltage: 230V 50Hz
Switch Rating: 13A resistive (3kW)
2A inductive
400W filament lamps
Control Type: 1B
Conforms to Directives: 73/23/EEC & 89/336/EEC
Can also be used with up to 100W of linear tube fluorescent or
low energy lighting.
Not suitable for SON or other discharge lamps.
3 Year Guarantee
In the unlikely event of this product becoming faulty due to defective
material or manufacture within 3 years of the date of purchase, please
return it to your supplier in the first year with proof of purchase and
it will be replaced free of charge. For years 2 and 3 or any difficulty in
the first year telephone the helpline on 020 8450 0515.

For a product brochure please contact:
Timeguard Ltd.
Victory Park, 400 Edgware Road,
London NW2 6ND
020-8452-1112
or email csc@timeguard.com
HELPLINE
020-8450-0515
or email helpline@timeguard.com
67.058.151 (Iss.1)