TIMEGUARD RCD05WAVN RCD Double Sockets Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- TIMEGUARD
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RCD05WAVN RCD Double Sockets
Instruction Manual
RCD05WAVN-RCD Double White Socket – Active
RCD06WPVN-RCD Double White Socket – Passive
RCD07MAVN-RCD Double Metal Socket – Active
RCD08MPVN-RCD Double Metal Socket – Passive
General Information
These instructions should be read carefully and retained for further reference
and maintenance. The Time guard range of RCDs, provide protection against fire
hazard and rapid double pole disconnection from electric shock for the
appliance connected to it. They fully comply with BS7288 and BS1363-2
(including updates and amendments). 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.
Safety
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Before installation or maintenance, ensure the mains supply to the RCD fused connection unit is switched off and the circuit supply fuses are removed or the circuit breaker turned off.
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It is recommended that a qualified electrician is consulted or used for the installation of RCD fused connection unit and install in accordance with the current IEE wiring and Building Regulations.
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Check that the total load on the circuit including when this RCD fused connection unit is fitted does not exceed the rating of the circuit cable, fuse or circuit breaker.
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Electricity can be dangerous, use of an RCD should not be regarded as a substitute for basic electrical safety precautions.
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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.
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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.
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A warming of the casing during use is normal.
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Do NOT use outside the service conditions.
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For devices having a solid neutral, ensure the correct polarity of the incoming supply connections should the device trip automatically upon connection to the supply.
Wiring Tests – IMPORTANT
- Remove this product from the 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 wiring label to ensure this is carried out.
Technical Specifications
General RCD Specifications
- Operating Voltage: 230V AC 50 Hz
- Max Current: Fully complies with the current rating requited by BS1363-2 (including updates and amendments)
- 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 Temp Range: -5°C to 40°C
- Trip Speed: Less than 40msec at 150mA residual current
- Fully complies with: BS7288 & BS1363-2
- Fixed Cable Capacity: 1x 8mm² or 2x 4mm² or 3x 2.5mm²
- Flexible Cable Capacity: 10.5mm diameter maximum
- Altitude: <2000m
- CE Compliant
Note: The RCD socket units come in two forms, a latching (passive)
version with the letter ‘P’ (passive) in the model number and a non-latching
(active) version which has the letter ‘A’ (active) in the model number.
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.
RCD05WAVN & RCD06WPVN
- Minimum Box Depth Required: 25mm
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 85mm x 145mm x 43mm
RCD07MAVN & RCD08MPVN
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 88mm x 148mm x 60mm
| RCD05WAVN & RCD06WPVN | RCD07MAVN & RCD08MPVN |
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Pack Contents
- 1x RCD Double socket
- 2x 3.5mm diameter fixing screws, 32mm long (RCD05WAVN, RCD06WPVN)
- 2x 3.5mm diameter fixing screws, 25mm long (RCD07MAVN, RCD08MPVN)
- 1x Warning label
- 1x Instruction manual
- 1x Metal Surface Box (RCD07MAVN & RCD08MPVN)
Installation
- The RCD should form part of a 30A ring main or terminate a spur off a 30A ring main. The cable connecting the supply to the RCD should be either: 2x 2.5mm² for the ring main or 1x 2.5mm for the spur.
- Make sure to tighten all screw terminals onto exposed wires.
- Ensure that there is both sufficient length of the supply cable tails(s) to enable easy wiring.
Note: With some makes of BS4662 boxes it will be necessary to bend back
the upper and lower fixing lugs to enable RCD to be fitted.
6.1 Ensure the mains supply is switched off and the circuit supply fuses
are removed or the circuit breaker turned off.
6.2 Connect the incoming 230V 50Hz supply and outgoing load cables to the
relevant terminals ensuring correct polarity is observed and that all bare
conductors are sleeved (see section 7. Connection Diagram).
6.3 Finally secure the unit to the back box with the fixing screws
provided, forming the cables during installation to avoid any entrapment and
cable damage.
Do not over tighten.
RCD07MAVN & RCD08MPVN Metal Clad Back Box
6.4 Note the correct orientation of the back box (the word TOP should be
the correct way up).
6.5 Lock rings, with a maximum thickness of 4.2mm and a maximum diameter
of 25.7 mm must be used on the inside of the back box entries to secure the
gland or conduit. The gland or conduit must not project into the back box
beyond the lock ring, a male adapter should be used within the back box along
with a female coupler on the outside to terminate the cable glands or conduit.
Connection Diagram
The terminals are marked as follows on the rear of the units;
230V 50Hz Mains Supply
| Live Supply (Brown or Red) to | L |
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| Neutral Supply (Blue or Black) to | N |
| Earth (Green/Yellow) to | 
General RCD Operation
Note: Always test the RCD before use
To Test
8.1 RESET – Press the Grey/Blue Reset button marked (R), the status
indicator should show Red.
8.2 TEST – Press the Red Test button marked (T), the status indicator
should show Green. This indicates the RCD had been tripped and power has been
disconnected.
8.3 RESET – Press the Grey/Blue Reset button marked (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 see professional advice.
- In applications such as hand driers it may not be practical to expect 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 confidence that the use is protected from electric shock by rapid disconnection.
If the RCD Trips
- Turn the appliance switch OFF, press the Grey/Blue Reset (R) button and note that the status indicator turns Red. Switch the appliance ON and of the RCD trips again, switch OFF the appliance and DO NOT use it, as it may be faulty. Seek professional advice.
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 to 3 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 replacements (where agreed by Time guard) 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.
If you experience problems, do not immediately return the unit to the store.
Telephone the Timeguard Customer Helpline;
HELPLINE
020 8450 0515
or email helpline@timeguard.com
Qualified Customer Support Coordinators will be on-line to assist in resolving
your query.
A Theben Group Company
For a product brochure please contact:
Time guard Limited.
Victory Park, 400 Edgeware Road,
London NW2 6ND
Sales Office: 020 8452 1112
or email csc@timeguard.com
www.timeguard.com
67.058.610 (Issue 1)
Zerofour – February 2018