BG ELECTRICAL WP53-02 Weatherproof Fused Connection Unit Instruction Manual
- October 29, 2023
- BG Electrical
Table of Contents
BG ELECTRICAL WP53-02 Weatherproof Fused Connection Unit Instruction Manual
Installation Instructions
Before commencing work always isolate the power at the consumer unit/fuse box.
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The unit should be mounted on a clean, rigid vertical surface suitable to accept screw type fixings. Surface should be reasonably flat as unevenness could cause product damage or affect operation.
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Remove Front assembly from Rear Box.
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For cable entry, decide if conduit is being used & entry positions.
For side, top or rear entry the lowermost drain hole position MUST be drilled out using a 5mm drill. ONLY ONE drain hole position must be drilled. For bottom entry a drain hole MUST NOT be drilled in Rear Box, but a drain hole MUST be drilled at lowermost point of conduit run. For rear entry, drill/cut the appropriate size hole. For extra sealing protection, channels around knock-out and fixing holes are provided to accept a bead of sealant (not supplied) when fixing to mounting surface.
Note – The drilling of the drain hole or removing a knock-out will reduce the IP rating of the product. -
Mount the Rear Box using No.8 screws in all four, or at least two diagonal positions on fixing centres shown. The fixing holes are slotted to enable some rotation adjustment if required. Fit supplied Bungs over all used fixing screw positions to seal aperture recesses.
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Make cable entry into rear box as required. Only remove the blanking plugs for positions used. Ensure adequate excess lengths of cable for connection to the Unit. Install & seal all cable glands & conduit to Manufacturer’s instructions. To install, remove the blanking plug from rear box, and fit gland or conduit. Ensure the gland or conduit and cable entry are sealed with a non-setting sealant.
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Offer up Front Assembly to Rear Box to determine final lengths of cables
& cut to suit. Strip outer insulation as required & then trim insulation on individual wires 10-12mm to expose conductor ends. -
Connect the wires to the correct rear terminals.
Connect LIVE wire to BROWN LIVE (L) terminal
Connect NEUTRAL wire to BLUE NEUTRAL (N) terminal
Connect EARTH wire to GREEN/YELLOW (E) terminal
NOTE
- The colours of the wires will be dependent on the type of cable used.
- It is possible to remove the accessory from the Front Assembly to aid
wiring by releasing the retaining clips on the rear.
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-certification 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 IET regulations (BS 7671). To prevent fire hazard always use cable of the correct rating & type for the application.
Warning do not exceed the load rating of this device as stated on the rear
of the product.
Note – As from 1st April 2004 new colour 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)
If installed correctly BG Electrical Weatherproof products provide an IP66 level of protection, this means that the sealed construction provides a very high level of protection against the ingress of both water & dust.
Safety Instructions
Please read carefully before installation.
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An outdoor location should be chosen ensuring adequate access to a mains supply circuit. The circuit MUST be protected by an appropriate fuse, circuit breaker or RCD (Residual Current Device) in accordance with current IET wiring regulations.
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Where conduit is used for cable runs, water condensation MUST be prevented from collecting inside the unit & conduit. Drain holes MUST be drilled out (see Installation Instructions)
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If metal conduit is used, earth continuity across the conduit must be maintained using appropriate connections (not supplied). An earth terminal in the Rear Box is provided as required.
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Where outdoor cable runs occur, ensure cable recommended for outdoor installations is used. In general, rubber insulated cable & plastic M20 cable
glands can be used. Alternatively standard flat PVC twin & earth mains cable inside 20mm plastic or metal conduit may be used. Where necessary, SWA (Steel Wire Armoured) cable with metal cable glands should be used. The outdoor use of unprotected flat PVC insulated cable is NOT recommended.
Wiring Diagram
Switched Fused Connection Unit
Unswitched Fused Connection Unit
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Tighten terminal screws securely (Do not over tighten).
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Any earth connections MUST be made & continuity maintained. All bare
Earth wires must be sheathed with green/yellow sleeving. -
After wiring the Unit, refit Front Assembly to Rear Box, secure using
the quick fix fasteners. Turn 150° clockwise with a suitable flat bladed
screwdriver to tighten, from 0 to I – DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Fastener in open position
Fastener in locked position
- Once the installation has been completed correctly, replace the
fuse/reset MCB (trip), switch the power back on at the consumer unit and test. The hinged cover must be completely closed by tightening the centre fastener to maintain the IP66 rating. Do not allow water to enter the unit when the cover is open. Switching of the unit should be done with the cover closed, only open to replace the fuse.
Replacing the Fuse
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To replace fuse, switch off power at the mains and open the hinged cover by unscrewing the centre fastener in the lower edge of hinged cover.
Using a flat bladed screwdriver, carefully leaver open the fuse carrier. -
Pull the carrier out and replace the fuse.
Note – The fuse carrier cannot be fully removed from the product. -
Fit a new fuse (to BS1362) and push the carrier home so that it fits flush with the surface of the frontplate. If the new fuse fails again, check the connected appliance as it may be faulty or the total load of 13 Amps, 3120 Watts has been exceeded. For a 3 Amp connection unit the total load should not exceed 720 Watts.
If in doubt consult a competent electrician.
Care
This BG Electrical Nexus Storm Weatherproof accessory is made from polycarbonate material that is durable with a high impact resistance. During the life of the product any cleaning should be carried out with a damp cloth using a mild detergent & warm water. DO NOT USE solvent based cleaners as these may cause damage.
Technical
- Voltage: 250V ac
- Frequency : 50/60Hz
- Socket Rating : 13A
- Terminal Capacity : 4 x 1.5mm², 3 x 2.5mm², 2 x 4mm², 1 x 6mm²
- IP Rating : IP66 (when cover securely closed)
Batch Code Explanation
yyWxx Manufacturing date code, year of manufacture (yy) and week of manufacture (Wxx)
Address/Helpline
Luceco PLC
Stafford Park 1
Telford TF3 3BD
ENGLAND
(EU) Luceco SE
C/ Bobinadora 1-5
08302 Mataró
SPAIN
If you have further technical assistance you can get in touch with our
Technical Helpline on:
+44 (0)3300 249 279
technical.[email protected]
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 healthand the environment. Only dispose of electrical/electronic/ battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater for 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.