Residual Current Devices, Combination Residual Current

1 ELECTRICIAN'S ON SITE FAULT FINDING GUIDE. NT. SA. Safety switch trips Cat. No CLIPSAL 489D. Unplug all appliances CLIPSAL 488. 486D. 486CD. Bridge and manufacturer's instructions. clamp test safety switch in OFF position Note 1: Bridging of MCB / RCDs negates the MCB. function and may result in fusing the main fuse with Residual Current Devices, faulty wiring. In these instances, fault currents could Re-connect each light Combination Residual Current Reading and appliance one at a be significant and suitable precautions should be above NO time and re-test* taken.

2 5mA. Note 2: Under no circumstances should the press Devices and Miniature circuit With registered offices in all Australian States. YES NO to test function be utilised while RCD is bridged. Breakers Clamp test each protected Installation Instructions Reading above Practices Act or any other similar State or Territory Laws. sub- circuit 5mA Reading equals 50%. YES of load Current RCD Series and labour or to give a refund in respect of the faulty product. NO NO. Reading equals RCBM Series WA 23 Truganina Road, Malaga 6062. Telephone (08) 9442 4444.

3 Reading 153 Francis Road, Wingfield 5013. Telephone (08) 8268 0400. 16 Albatross Street, Winnellie 0820. Telephone (08) 8947 0278. above NO 100% of load 4RC Series NSW 122 Canterbury Road, Padstow 2211. Telephone (02) 9794 9200. Reading below 50% Current 5mA of load Current YES YES YES. 4 RCBM Series VIC 83-89 Queens Parade, North Fitzroy 3068. Telephone (03) 9207 3200. YES Repeat WARRANTY. QLD (Brisbane) 919 Nudgee Road, Nudgee 4014. Telephone (07) 3244 7444. clamp Indicates Neutral Neutrals and earth 4 RCBE Series test ZERO wires crossed at Insulation NO fault in cable to earth each READING connections breakdown run or fault adequate particulars of the defect within 28 days after the appearance of the defect.

4 Or contamination CHECK appliance connections FOR OR. (Townsville) 736-740 Ingham Road, Mount Louisa 4814. Telephone (07) 4729 3333. in circuit Nail through connections READING Indicates cable or bridged Lighting neutral BELOW THAT CHECK. AT SAFETY other faulty terminals returns via power Same SWITCH FOR. TAS (Launceston) Unit 23/34 Innocent Street, Kings Meadows 7249. Telephone (03) 6343 5900. BRIDGE appliances in circuit circuit reading? appliances YES. Clear fault. Remove Clear fault Clear fault Clear fault Reading faulty reading reading reading below below 5mA appliance below 5mA below 5mA 5mA.

5 1. The benefits conferred herein are in addition to, and in no way shall be deemed to derogate; either expressly or Remove bridge Remove Remove Remove Remove bridge across across safety bridge across bridge across bridge across 2. The Warrantor is Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd of 12 Park Terrace Bowden, South Australia 5007, Telephone (08) 8269 0511. safety switch 5. This warranty is expressly subject to the device being installed, wired, tested, operated and used in accordance with the switch safety switch safety switch safety switch 7. When making a claim the consumer shall forward the device to the nearest office of Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd together with by implication, any or all other rights and remedies in respect to this Clipsal Product, which the consumer has under the Trade 4.

6 Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any faulty product free of charge for parts Reset safety Reset Reset Reset safety switch 3. This product range is guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of installation. Reset switch safety safety safety *If no fault found 6. Should the product, the subject of the claim, be found to be in good working order all costs of the claim shall be met by the consumer. switch switch switch repeat for fixed appliances like stoves, hot water Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd ABN 27 007 873 529.

7 Service, air Test safety Test safety Test Test Test 12 Park Terrace, Bowden, South Australia 5007. conditioner, etc. switch switch safety safety safety F1831 Telephone (08) 8269 0511 Facsimile (08) 8340 1724. switch switch switch TYPICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. Please Read Carefully. 1. Total Current of protected circuits shall not exceed maximum Current of the RCD. 2. Fixed appliances eg. stoves and hot water services, may cause deceptive tripping of RCD. It is recommended to connect them independent of RCD or on separate RCD protected circuits.

8 3. Ensure Main Earth and Main Neutral are in perfect condition. 4. Maximum admissible backup fuse as protection against short circuits. RCD Current RATING FAULT LEVEL BACK UP FUSE gL. 4RC Series ONLY. UP TO 40A 10kA 63A. 63A 6kA 63A. 80A 10kA 80A. 100A 10kA 100A. RC Series ONLY. 40A 6kA 63A. 63A 6kA 63A. CLIPSAL Residual Current DEVICE WIRING DIAGRAMS. RCD may be mounted in any position, load and line terminal may be connected top or bottom. OL - Overload Protection: Fuse or MCB. 4RC Series Max size cable accommodated 25mm2 up to 80A and 35mm2 up to 100A.

9 RC Series Max size cable accommodated 25mm2. CLIPSAL RC and 4RC SERIES Residual Current DEVICE WIRING DIAGRAMS. OFF PEAK HOT WATER SWITCH SINGLE PHASE 1 circuit . A. A. MAINS SWITCH. OL OL OL OL OL. E 2 4N. CLIPSAL. RCD. 1 3N. N. MAIN. NEUTRAL NEUTRAL LINK. LINK DO NOT EARTH. VV VV VV V V V V. N A N A N A N A N A. TO UNPROTECTED CIRCUITS TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUITS. OFF PEAK HOT WATER SWITCH SINGLE PHASE 2 circuit . A. A. MAINS SWITCH. 2 4 6 8N OL OL OL. CLIPSAL. RCD. E 1 3 5 7N. V V V V. N A A N. N TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUITS. MAIN A. V V. NEUTRAL.

10 LINK TO N. OFF PEAK HOT WATER SWITCH SINGLE PHASE 3 circuit . A. A. MAINS SWITCH. 2 4 6 8N OL OL OL OL. CLIPSAL. RCD. E 1 3 5 7N. NEUTRAL LINK V V V V VV. DO NOT EARTH N A N A N A. A. N. TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUITS. V V. MAIN TO NEUTRAL. LINK WARNING (COMBINED MAX. DEMAND OF THESE THREE CIRCUITS MUST NOT EXCEED RATING OF RCD) N. 5. Where 4 pole devices, are used as 2 pole devices connect Active and Neutral conductors as shown on wiring diagram on the RCD for test button to operate. MAINS SWITCH THREE PHASE OR TWO PHASE 120 CIRCUITS /OUTLETS. A. A.