
4 Hour Electronic
Boost Timer
Model No. TGBT5
Installation & Operating Instructions

1. General Information
These instructions should be read carefully and retained for further
reference and maintenance.
2. Safety
• Before installation or maintenance, ensure the mains supply to the
boost timer is switched off and the circuit supply fuses are removed
or the circuit breaker turned off.
• It is recommended that a qualified electrician is consulted or used for
the installation of this time switch and install in accordance with the
current IEE wiring and Building Regulations.
• Check that the total load on the circuit including when this boost
timer is fitted does not exceed the rating of the circuit cable,
fuse or circuit breaker.
3. Technical Specifications
• 230V AC 50 Hz
• Unfused
• Switch Rating; 13A Resistive (3kW)
1
1000W filament or halogen lighting
500W Fluorescent lighting
100W low energy lighting
or LED lighting
• Contact Type: Normally Open
• Minimum Depth of Wall Box: 25mm
• Boost Times: 1hr, 2hr, 3hr, 4hr
• Power Status: LED indicator
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
• CE Compliant
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 85 x 85mm x 31mm
• Front projection: 15 at sides to 22 at centre.
Note: Not suitable for use with Discharge Lighting

Also available in the Boost timer range:
• TGBT4 2 hour boost timer.
• TGBT6 2 hour plug-in boost timer.
• FBT4 2 hour fused spur boost timer.
• FBT5 4 hour fused spur boost timer.
Boost time LED’s
4
3
2
1
Boost
Boost Button
2 3