1. General Information
These instructions should be read carefully and retained for further reference and maintenance.
2. Safety
- Do not plug in any appliance that exceeds the capacity of the Timer.
- Always ensure the plug of any appliance is fully inserted into the timer outlet.
- If cleaning of the timer is required, remove from mains power and wipe timer with a dry cloth.
- Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
- For indoor use only.
3. Technical Specifications
- Voltage: 230V AC 50 Hz
- Switch Rating: 13A resistive (3kW), 400W Filament Lighting, 60W Fluorescent/CFL and LED Lighting
- Programme: 24 hour
- Minimum setting interval: 15 minutes
- Minimum ON/OFF time between setting: 30 minutes
- Maximum programmes: Up to 24 ON & OFF programmes per day (additional pins required).
- Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C
- Approvals: CE Approved
- Manual Override: Self-cancelling manual override to the next programme change.
Important Notes
Note: Not suitable for use with Discharge lighting.
Certain washing machines require the power to be permanently connected so they cannot be controlled by the TS800N. This is also true of tumble dryers with push button start.
Diagram A: Time Controller Overview
The Timeguard TS800N features a front view of the plug-in time controller. A circular dial, marked with hours from 1 to 24, surrounds a central socket where an appliance is plugged in. Small pins can be inserted into slots around the dial to set ON and OFF periods. A small indicator, the 'Time indicator', shows the current time. A switch, labelled 'Self-cancelling override switch', allows for manual control. The dial is referred to as the '24hr programme ring', with inner holes designated for ON periods and outer holes for OFF periods. The unit has 'Protective lobes' on the socket face and is housed in a 'Tough flame retardant casing'.
4. Operation
- Decide what times you would like the time switch to switch ON and OFF.
- Insert a pin in the Inner Circle for an ON period.
- Insert a pin in the Outer Circle for an OFF period.
Important: The pins should be pushed fully home or they will catch on the underside of the protective lobes on the bottom of the front socket face (See diagram "A").
- The minimum switching interval is 30 minutes, and this can be increased in 15 minute steps.
- Set the correct time of day by rotating the dial clockwise, until the correct time is indicated by the Time indicator located on the left centre of the time switch (See diagram "A").
- Plug the time controller into a socket and switch socket ON if necessary.
- Plug your appliance into the time controller and switch the appliance ON.
Manual Override
- It is possible to manually override the programmed time by operating the override switch located in the bottom left hand corner of the plug-in timer.
- Switch Positions: 1 = ON, O = OFF.
- If you use the manual override, it will self-cancel at the next programmed time.
- The override switch cannot be used within 15 minutes either side of a switching time.
Points to Note
- Each time the time controller has carried out an automatic switching operation, the manual switch cannot be operated for about 15 minutes before and after automatic switching because it will be mechanically locked for this period.
- If required, you can programme your time controller to switch OFF only by inserting just a single pin. For many electrical appliances, you can therefore programme for OFF only to ensure that if you forget to switch the appliance off, nothing can be damaged or unnecessary power used. When using this technique, switch on by hand using the self-cancelling override switch.
- The Programme ring can be turned even when the time controller is operating. In case of a power failure, please re-adjust the time controller to the correct time of day, turning the dial in a clockwise direction.
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 the second and third years 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 Timeguard), 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.
Contact and Support
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 Co-ordinators will be on-line to assist in resolving your query.
For a product brochure please contact:
Timeguard Limited.
Victory Park, 400 Edgware Road,
London NW2 6ND
Sales Office: 020 8452 1112
or email: csc@timeguard.com
Website: www.timeguard.com
Document Reference: 67-058-539 (Issue 2)
Publication Date: September 2016
