RCD Fused Connection Unit
Model: RCD10WPV
RCD Double Sockets
Models: RCD05WAV, RCD06WPV,
RCD07MAV, RCD08MPV
Installation & Operating Instructions
General
The Timeguard range of RCDs provides protection against fire
hazard and rapid double pole disconnection from electric shock
for the appliance and cable connected to it. They comply fully
with BS7288 and BS1363. They are designed to mount on
either a BS4662 recessed box or a BS5733 surface mount box
(plastic versions only).
Note: RCD – Residual Current Device.
RCD Fused Connection Unit
Model: RCD10WPV.
Colour coded positive action
buttons for Testing and
Resetting the RCD.
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Status indicator shows red for ‘ON’.BS1362 fuse holder.
The RCD fused connection unit is a latching (passive) version.
If set, this will retain closed contacts if the mains supply is
interrupted – essential for applications such as freezers.
Pack Contents
1 RCD10WPV.
2 3.5mm diameter screws 45mm long.
1 Warning label.
1 Instruction leaflet.
1 Cable clamp and cable clamp screw.
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Earth terminals
Cable clamp
Fused Connection Unit Connections
Supply Brown (Red) (Live) to L IN.
Supply Blue (Black) (Neutral) to N IN.
Supply Bare Earth Wire, sleeved Green/ Yellow, to E
Load Brown (Live) to L OUT.
Load Blue (Neutral) to N OUT.
Load Green/ Yellow (Earth) to E
can be used as convenient).
(one or both terminals
.
RCD Double Sockets
White plate models: RCD05WAV, RCD06WPV.
Switched for convenience
and extra safety.
Status indicator shows
red for ‘ON’.
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Metal clad models: RCD07MAV, RCD08MPV.
Metal clad construction
giving the best protection
against physical damage.
Colour coded, positive action buttons for
Testing (T) and Resetting (R) the RCD.
RCD unit protects
both socket outlets.
Fully meets the
BS1363 current rating.
The RCD socket comes in two forms, a latching (passive) version
with the penultimate letter set to ‘P’ in the type number and a
non-latching (active) version which has the penultimate letter
set to ‘A’.
The latching version, if set, will retain closed contacts if the
mains supply is interrupted – essential for applications
such as freezers.
The non-latching version, if set, allows the contacts to open
if the mains supply is interrupted – a ‘safety must’ for
applications such as power tools.
Pack Contents
1 RCD05WAV, RCD06WPV, RCD07MAV, RCD08MPV.
1 RCD05WAV, RCD06WPV – 3.5mm diameter screws 32mm long.
2 RCD07MAV, RCD08MPV – 3.5mm diameter screws 25mm long.
1 Warning label.
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1 Instruction leaflet.
1 Metal surface box (RCD07MAV, RCD08MPV only).
Fused Connection Unit Connections
Supply Brown (Red) (Live) to L.
Supply Blue (Black) (Neutral) to N.
Supply Bare Earth Wire, sleeved Green/ Yellow, to E
(for double sockets one or both terminals can be
used as convenient)
.
Metal Clad
Lock rings, with a maximum thickness of 4.2mm and a
maximum diameter of 25.7mm must be used on the inside of
the box on TL (top left) and TR (top right) entries to secure the
gland or conduit. The gland or conduit must not project into the
box beyond the lock ring, a male adaptor should be used within
the box on TC (top centre) and BC (bottom centre) entries along
with a female coupler on the outside to terminate cable glands
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or conduit.
Cable gland or conduit entry in
TC or BC using a male adaptor
with a female coupler.
20mm knockout positions.
View of inside of RCD socket outlet back box.
Cable gland or conduit
entry in TL or TR using a
lock ring inside the box.
General RCD Instructions
The RCD should form part of a 30A ring main or terminate
a spur off a 30A ring main. The cable connecting to the supply
to the RCD should be either: 2x 2.5mm2 for the ring main
or 1x 2.5mm2 for the spur.
RCD10WPV only – Fit the appropriate BS1362 fuse to suit
the load appliance to be connected.
The cable connecting the load appliance (spur only) should be
rated according to the fuse fitted to the connection unit.
Strip sleeving and insulation and cut wires as required for the
appliance cable. Tighten the screw terminals onto the exposed wires
maintaining the correct polarity, then fit the cable into the cable
clamp groove and tighten down the clamp box to retain the cable.
All RCDs – Ensure that there is both sufficient length of the supply
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cable tail(s) to enable easy wiring.
Strip sleeving and insulation and cut wires as required.
Tighten the screw terminals onto the exposed wires maintaining
correct polarity and offer the unit up to the wall box, forming the
cable as required.
Screw RCD to wall box and tighten sufficiently to hold in place.
Do not over tighten.
General RCD Operation
Always test the RCD before use.
To test:
RESET – press the grey/ blue button marked Reset (R), the status
indicator should show red.
TEST – press the red button marked Test (T), status indicator should
show black. This indicates that the RCD has been tripped and power
has been disconnected from the outlet.
RESET – press the grey/ blue button marked Reset (R) again,
the status indicator should show red.
If all the above operations work satisfactorily, the RCD is safe for use.
If the procedure is not completed satisfactorily do not use the RCD
and seek professional advice.
In applications such as hand driers it may not be practical to expect
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each user to test before use. In this case we suggest an appropriate
person applies the test routine twice a day.
To use:
After satisfactorily testing the RCD, any connected appliance may
be switched on, and used in the confidence that the user is
protected from electric shock by rapid disconnection.
If the RCD trips:
Turn the appliance switch off, press the Reset R button and note
that the status indicator turns red. Switch the appliance on and if
the RCD trips again, switch off the appliance and do not use it,
as it may be faulty. Seek professional advice.
General RCD Specifications
Voltage: 230V AC 50Hz
Max Current: Fully complies with the current
rating required by BS1363
Rated Trip Current: 30mA
RCD Type: Double Pole, suitable for
2 and 3 wire applications
Breaking Capacity: 250A (Earth leakage)
Through Fault Withstand: 1500A
Operating Temperature Range: -5° to 40°C
Trip Speed: Less than 40msec at 150mA
residual current
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Fully Complies With: BS7288 & BS1363
Minimum Box Depth Required: 25mm
Fixed Cable Capacity: 1x 8mm
or 3x 2.5mm
Flexible Cable Capacity: 10.5mm diameter maximum
(RCD10WPV only)
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or 2x 4mm2
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Safety Issues to Remember
• Electricity can be dangerous, use of an RCD should not
be regarded as a substitute for basic electrical
safety precautions.
• Always test the RCD before use. If the test procedure
is not completed satisfactorily or an appliance continues
to trip the RCD seek professional advice and switch off
the appliance.
• To clean use a dry cloth only. Do NOT use any liquid cleaners.
• The RCD should NOT be used when it could come into
contact with liquids or excessive atmospheric pollution.
• A warming of the casing during use is normal.
Wiring Tests – Important
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Remove this product from circuit if carrying out tests
(as described in the IEE Wiring Regulations) for earth loop
impedance, prospective short circuit current and
insulation resistance.
Use the enclosed warning label to ensure this is carried out.
5 Year Guarantee
In the unlikely event of this product becoming faulty due to defective
material or manufacture within 5 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 the second
and third years or any difficulty in the first year telephone the
helpline on 020 8450 0515.
Note: A proof of purchase is required in all cases. For all eligible
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replacements (where agreed by Timeguard) the customer is
responsible for all shipping/postage charges outside of the UK.
All shipping costs are to be paid in advance before a replacement
is sent out.
For assistance with the product please contact:
HELPLINE
020 8450 0515
or email helpline@timeguard.com
For a product brochure please contact:
Timeguard Limited.
Victory Park, 400 Edgware Road,
London NW2 6ND
Sales Offi ce: 020 8452 1112
or email csc@timeguard.com
Designed in the U.K. 67.058.340 (Issue 2)
Zerofour – January 2015
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