General
Please note that all instructions are to be left with the consumer
after installation.
The Weathersafe 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 Weathersafe range is required.
All of products in the range are rated IP66, for protection against water
and dust. All Weathersafe products need to be fitted with waterproof
cable or conduit entries to maintain their IP rating once installed.
The Weathersafe range complies with the following standards:
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IP66 rating: BS EN 60529
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Socket outlets: BS 1363
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RCD Units: BS 7288
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Fused connection units: BS 1363
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Isolating switches: BS EN 60669
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Switches: BS 3676
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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
Products covered by these instructions:
WP101 Weathersafe Single Gang Switched Socket
WP102 Weathersafe Single Gang Isolated Switched Socket
WP103 Weathersafe Single Gang DP Fused Connection Unit
WP104 Weathersafe Single Gang RCD Fused Connection Unit
WP201 Weathersafe Twin Gang Switched Socket
WP202 Weathersafe Twin Gang Isolated Switched Socket
WP203
Weathersafe Combined Twin Gang Isolated Timer & Socket
WP204 Weathersafe Twin Gang RCD Latching Socket
WP205 Weathersafe Twin Gang RCD Socket
WPL01 Weathersafe Single Gang 2 Way Switch (SP)
WPL02 Weathersafe Twin Gang 2 Way Switch (SP)
WPL03 Weathersafe Single Gang Switch - Bell Push
WPL04 Weathersafe Single Gang DP Switch
Fig 1
Installation instructions
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These products should be installed by a competent person (eg.
qualified electrician) in accordance with these instructions and in
compliance with the appropriate clauses of the current edition of
the IEE wiring regulations. Sockets should be connected via a
suitable RCD device.
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Disconnect the mains electricity supply.
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The Weathersafe range is designed to be mounted on a vertical
flat surface, with socket outlets not more than 1.5 metres above
the ground (this does not apply to switches).
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To remove rockers from WPL range prise off using a flat blade
screwdriver (figure 1). Use a piece of cloth or similar to prevent
marking the unit. This allows access to the four fixing screws.