BG ELECTRICAL 822RCD-01 13A RCD Switched Socket Instruction Manual

BG 822RCD-01 13A RCD Switched Socket

Product Information: NXRCDSIL-G Wiring Accessories 13A RCD Switched

Socket

The NXRCDSIL-G is a 13A RCD (Residual Current Device) Switched The socket that is designed to protect indoor appliances such as refrigeration units. It has a latching mechanism that cuts the power supply when there is a hazardous earth fault and resumes the power supply when the supply resumes through the RCD. The RCD rating is 30mA and the trip speed is 40ms.

The product has a voltage rating of 220-240V AC and a frequency of 50/60Hz. It can be used for replacing an existing accessory or new installation, and it comes with wiring instructions. The batch code explanation indicates the year and week of manufacture. The product is manufactured by Luceco PLC in England.

Product Usage Instructions

Replacing an existing accessory:

1. Turn off the power.
2. Unscrew the accessory from the wall/mounting box.
3. Note the cable connections: The illustration shows 1 wire of each colour connected to each terminal. There should be an additional connection between the mounting box earth terminal and the accessory earth terminal.
4. Unscrew each terminal to release the wire.

New installation:

1. Turn off the power.
2. Carefully position the accessory into the mounting box, ensuring that no wires are trapped between the plate and the wall and secure with screws. (do not over tighten) then insert screw covers (optional).
3. Connect the wires according to the diagram provided in the manual.
4. Complete installation and test.

Test Procedure:

1. Turn on the power at the consumer unit.
2. Test the RCD by pressing the ‘test’ button. The RCD should trip and cut off the power supply.
3. Reset the RCD by pressing the ‘reset’ button. The power supply should resume.

Safety Warning:
The product should not be used for outdoor power tools and garden equipment due to latching operation. Follow all safety advice provided in the manual for safe usage of the product.

Additional Advice for Decorative Products:
Refer to the technical information provided in the manual for voltage, frequency, rating, and RCD type. If you need further technical assistance, contact the Technical Helpline provided in the manual.

Environmental Protection:
Dispose of the product according to local environmental regulations.

Wiring Instructions

Power Off
Before commencing work always isolate the power at the consumer unit fuse box.

*Note – If your installation uses a four-lug metal mounting box, remove the top and bottom lugs or bend fully back.

Replacing an existing accessory

1. Unscrew the accessory from the wall/mounting box.
2. Note the cable connections: The illustration shows 1 wire of each colour connected to each terminal. There should be an additional connection between the mounting box earth terminal and the accessory earth terminal.
3. Unscrew each terminal to release the wire

New installation

• Install mounting box (metal or molded) for either flush or surface mounting, ensuring the appropriate size of product (Mounting box to be purchased separately.
• Select the most suitable entry point of the mounting box (knock-out) and route the cables through. If a metal box is used, a cable grommet should be fitted to the entry point.
• Cables should be prepared so a sufficient conductor length reaches the terminals. Strip the ends of the individual conductors leaving an adequate length bare to enter terminals.

Connection (See diagram)

• Line up the new accessory to the mounting box and take note of where each terminal is located.
• Connect each wire to the matching terminal. An earth connection should always be made between the mounting box earth terminal and the accessory earth terminal, where fitted. All bare earth wires must be sheathed with green/yellow sleeving. When connecting the new accessory ensure that only the bare end of the wire enters the terminal and no bare wires are visible.
• Tighten terminal screws securely. (Do not over-tighten)

Complete Installation & Test

• Carefully position the accessory into the mounting box, ensuring that no wires are trapped between the plate and the wall and secure with screws. (do not over-tighten] then insert screw covers (optional).
• Once the installation has been completed correctly, replace the fuse/ reset MCB (trip), switch the power back on at the consumer unit and test.

Test Procedure

Read these instructions before inserting a plug into either socket and always strictly observe the test procedure, note Green indicator represents OFF, Red for ON.

• The RED indicator will normally show in the CLEAR window. If it does not press the RESET (orange) button and the RED indicator should appear.
• Press the TEST button. The RED indicator will disappear from the CLEAR window. DO NOT USE THE SOCKET IF THE RED INDICATOR REMAINS AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
• Press the RESET button. The RCD has now been set for safe use providing the RED indicator shown in the CLEAR window. SHOULD THE RCD FAIL TO COMPLETE ANY PART OF THE TEST PROCEDURE, OR CONTINUOUSLY TRIPS OFF WHEN IN USE, STOP USING AND SEEK EXPERT ADVICE

Safety Warning

For your safety, this product must be installed in accordance with local Building Regulations. If in any doubt, or where required by the law, consult a competent person who is registered with an electrical self-certifi- cation scheme. Further information is available online or from your Local Authority.

Please read carefully and use in accordance with these safety wiring instructions. Before commencing any electrical work ensure the supply is switched off at the mains. Either by switching off the consumer unit or by removing the appropriate fuse or turning off MCB (trip). Wiring should be in accordance with the latest edition of the IT regulations (BS 7671). To prevent fire hazards always use cable of the correct rating & type for the application.

The warning does not exceed the load rating of this device as stated on the rear of the product.

Wire Identification – Twin & Earth Cable

Note – As of 1st April 2004 new color codes for hard-wire installations were introduced.

• EARTH = Green/Yellow Sleeving
• NEUTRAL = Black (pre-Apr 04) / Blue after Apr 04)
• LIVE = Red (pre Apr 04] / Brown (after Apr 04)

Safety Advice

What is a safety RCD socket?
Your safety CD socket continuously monitors the power supply to any electrical appliance plugged into it and cuts off the power within 40 milli- seconds if an earth current fault is detected. This is fast enough to prevent a fatal electric shock. Electrical appliances can become dangerous if the wiring becomes loose, if they or their power cords become damaged, or if they get wet. Electrocution is also possible if fingers, wet hair or other conductive bodies enter the appliance. In all these cases your safety CD socket will instantly cut off the electricity before you or a member of you family receives a potentially fatal electric shock

Latching operation

If the unit loses supply, perhaps in a power cut or when a hazardous earth fault occurs, the CD will trip and cut the power supply. When the supply resumes through the RCD, the appliance will revert to its original state, making it particularly useful for protecting indoor appliances such as refrigeration units.

DUE TO LATCHING OPERATION, FOR SAFETY THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR OUTDOOR POWER TOOLS AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT.

Service conditions

This RCD is only suitable for use under the following conditions of service:

• An ambient temperature range of -5°C to +40°C, with an average value not exceeding +35°C over one full day.
• An altitude not exceeding 2000m above sea level.
• An atmosphere not subject to excessive pollution by smoke, chemical or flammable fumes; salt-laden spray; prolonged periods of high humidity or other abnormal conditions.
• Not suitable for exposure to direct radiation from the sun or other source of heat likely to raise the temperature above the designated ambient, nor may it be suitable for subjection to excessive vibration.

Where service conditions differ from those prescribed above the advice of the manufacturer or responsible vendor should be sought. A RCD socket should not be used as a substitute for basic electrical safety.

134 RCD Switched socket

Additional Advice for Decorative Products

The fixing method varies depending on which product range is supplied. Always ensure wall surface is reasonably flat and smooth, with no bumps or projections. Metal front plates WITH screw fixing holes, fix the unit to the back box using two fixing screws supplied. All Decorative products MUST have an earth connection between the front plate and back box. Frontplates WITHOUT screw fixing holes. These products comprise main unit with an integral gasket and front plate as a separate item. Fix unit to back box using two fixing screws supplied. Clip front plate onto main assembly, ensuring the screwdriver notch is located bottom right-hand corner.

To remove plate, place medium size flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch and lever off against gasket.

Care

To maintain the high quality appearance of decorative finish switches and sockets, BG Electrical recommend the use of a soft cloth periodically to clean the front face. When installing a decorative product please ensure that the wall is decorated, finished and free of moisture prior to installation.

BG Electrical recommends avoiding using, but not restricted to, these substances from becoming in contact with the decorative metal front-plates when cleaning or decorating:

• Adhesive tape, including low tack masking tape
• Solvents
• White spirit
• Multi surface cleaners
• Industrial multipurpose cleaning wipes
• Wet wipes

Using items like those listed above may cause a degrading effect to the front- plates lacquer/plated finish, although the function will remain unaffected.

Technical

• Voltage: 220-240V ac
• Frequency: 50/60Hz
• Rating: 13A
• RCD rating: 30mA
• Trip speed: 40 ms
• RCD type: Latching mechanism
• ×22RCD – Type AC:
• ×22ARCD – Type A:
• (x means product series)
• Breaking Capacity: 250A
• Short-circuit Current: 1,500A
• Terminal capacity: 3 × 2.5mm? 3 x 4mm? 1 x 6.0mm?
• Min box depth (profiled plates]: 35mm

Batch Code explanation
yyWxx Manufacturing date code, year of manufacture (y) and week of manufacture (Wxx)

Address/Helpline

Luceco PLC: (EU] Luceco SE
Stafford Park 1: C/ Bobinadora 1-5
Telford TF3 3BD: 08302 Mataró
ENGLAND: SPAIN

If you have further technical assistance you can get in touch with our Technical Helpline at +44 (0)3300 249 279 technical.supportabgelectrical.co.uk

Environmental Protection

This symbol is known as the “Crossed-out Wheelie Bin Symbol”. When this symbol is marked on a product or battery. it means that it should not be disposed of with your general household waste. Some chemicals contained within electrical electronic products or batteries can be harmful to health and the environment. Only dispose of electrical/electronic/ battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater to the recovery and recycling of materials contained within. Your co-operation is vital to ensure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment.

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