RICOKEY B1CFI8D-QOL Double Outdoor Socket Waterproof Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- RICOKEY
Table of Contents
RICOKEY B1CFI8D-QOL Double Outdoor Socket Waterproof
WIRING & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WEATHERPROOF 13ASOCKETS
SAFETY WARNING
- Before use please read carefully and use by 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.
- Wiring should be by the latest edition of the IEE regulations (BS 7671)
- If in doubt consult a competent electrician.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-IMPORTANT
Please read’CHANGES TO BUILDING REGULATIONS
- 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) under current IEE wiring regulations.
- 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).
- If a 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. An earth connection from the supply circuit MUST be made to the earth terminal of the socket.
- 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.
Wire Identification-Twin & Earth Cable
- Note – As of 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)
To prevent fire hazards always use cable of the correct rating, size and type for the application.
PRODUCT APPLICATION & FEATURES
- The Weatherproof Socket range comprises a robust polycarbonate enclosure with durable integrated 1 or 2 gang-switched or Unswitched Sockets. It provides a convenient & safe wall-mounted powerpoint for outdoor equipment such as DIV & garden tools.
- The enclosure is IP66-rated in use, which means that when the front cover is securely closed, the sealed construction provides a very high level of protection against the ingress of both water & dust.
- Access to the socket is employing the hinged front Cover, which for security reasons can also be locked by padlock (not supplied).
- To ensure continued safe & proper weatherproof operation, the unit MUST not be left with the Cover raised open or the Catch left unlocked. Unused cable entries MUST have Blank Plugs fitted.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ENSURE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN READ FIRST
- Both gang & 2 gang Rear Boxes have multiple cable entries on the sides & one rear knockout cable entry.
- Drain hole positions are provided with conduit positions as shown. Note the position of the earth terminal.
Note
- gang (as shown) has 4 drain holes & 5 cable entry positions.
- gang (not shown) has 2 drain holes & 8 cable entry positions.
The Front Assembly comprises the Front Support, Switched or Unswitched Socket, Cover & Catch which is mounted to a Rear Box using 4 captive fixing screws, A Gasket Seal is located on the front edge of the Rear Box. Re-usable Blank Plugs are pre-fitted & are pushed out from the inside. Screw Covers are provided to hide fixings after installation.
- The unit should be mounted on a clean, rigid vertical surface suitable to accept screw-type fixings. The surface should be reasonably flat as unevenness could cause product damage or affect operation.
- Remove the fixing screws & remove the Front assembly from Rear Box. ( If front assembly is fitted to base)
- For cable entry, decide if the 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 the Rear Box. but a drain hole MUST be drilled at the lowermost point of the conduit run.
- For rear entry, cut or drill out the rear knock-out, For extra sealing protection, a channel around the knock-out is provided to accept a bead of sealant (not supplied) when fixing to the mounting surface.
NOTE
The drilling out of a drain hole or removing the rear knock-out will reduce
the IP rating of the product.
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Mount the Rear Box using No.8 screws in all four, or at least two diagonal positions on the fixing centres shown.
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The fixing holes are slotted to enable some rotation adjustment if required.
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Fit supplied Bungs overall used fixing screw positions to seal aperture recesses.
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Make cable entry into the Rear Box as required. Only remove Blank Plugs for positions used.
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Ensure adequate excess lengths of cable for socket connection. install & seal all cable glands & conduit to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Ensure the Gasket Seal is properly fitted over the front edge of the Rear Box.
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Offer up Front Assembly to Rear Box to determine final lengths of cables & cut to suit.
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Strip outer insulation as required & then trim insulation on individual wires 10-12mm to expose conductor ends.
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Connect the wires to the correct socket rear terminals. The socket terminals are colour-coded for easier reference:
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Connect LIVE wire to BROWN LIVE (L) terminal
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Connect the NEUTRAL wire to the BLUE NEUTRAL (NJ terminal Connect the EARTH wire to the GREEN/YELLOW (E) terminal
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Note the colours of the wires will be dependent on the type of cable used. See the Wire Identification section for reference.
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All earth connections MUST be made & continuity maintained. Note Socket has two linked earth terminals but only one needs to be used for this installation.
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Where any earth conductor is a bare wire, it MUST be sleeved with green/Yellow sleeving.
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Ensure all terminal screws are tight & all wires are neatly routed & not unduly stretched or pinched.
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After wiring the socket, refit Front Assembly onto Rear Box using fixing screws
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DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Ensure the Gasket Seal is properly fitted over the front edge of the Rear Box before tightening the screws.
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Fit Screw Covers to complete installation.
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Switch the power back on, check Socket is working & ensure the Cover and catch operate correctly. The product is now ready to use.
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For security to prevent unwanted tampering with the Socket, a lug feature with a 6mm hole is provided to accept a padlock or similar locking security device (not supplied)
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During the life of the product, any cleaning should only be carried out with a damp cloth using a mild solution of detergent & warm water. DO NOT USE solvent-based cleaners as these may cause damage. It is recommended to ONLY clean the external surfaces with the Cover closed. DO NOT get any water on the Socket if the Cover is open.
CHANGES TO BUILDING REGULATIONS- IMPORTANT!
- As of 1 January 2005, any electrical work done in domestic, fixed wiring installations in England and Wales, will have to follow new rules & changes to the Building Regulations Part P. These rules have been introduced to help reduce the number of deaths, injuries and fires caused by faulty installations.
- The installation work may be carried out by anyone providing it is under the Regulation standards.
- Certain electrical work (non-notifiable or minor work) may be carried out without having to use a registered electrician or notify Local Authority Building Control, such as:
- replacing any electrical fitting (for example, socket outlets, light fittings, control switches)
- adding fused spurs, sockets or lights to an existing circuit (but not in a kitchen, bathroom or outdoors)
- any repair or maintenance work
- For minor work done by a non-qualified electrician, it is highly recommended it is checked by a qualified electrician to ensure it is safe.
- For all other work (notifiable or major work) a Building Regulations application is required & it must be checked to make sure it is safe.
- This may be done by either an electrician who is part of a competent person self-certification scheme, or by notifying the Local Authority Building Control Department who will make the required arrangements.
- An application must be made to the Local Authority before commencing work such as:
- adding a new circuit
- adding/altering any circuit in a room with water (kitchen, bathroom, etc) adding/altering any circuit outdoors (outdoor sockets, lights, ets)
- Where work is done by a qualified electrician, they will be responsible for checking the work, & Local Authority does not need notification.
- Where a qualified electrician or Local Authority is responsible for checking the work, they will provide a certificate or notice to confirm that the installation is tested & safe to use.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
If there is any doubt whether electrical work needs notification from the Local Authority, they should be contacted first for advice.
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