BG Wiring Accessories

Safety Warning

For your safety, this product must be installed in accordance with local Building Regulations. If in any doubt, or where required by law, consult a competent person 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 by switching off the consumer unit, removing the appropriate fuse, or turning off the 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 and type for the application.

Warning: Do not exceed the load rating of this device as stated on the rear of the product.

Wire Identification - Twin & Earth Cable

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)

Wiring Instructions

1. 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.

2. Removal of Existing Accessory

1. Unscrew the accessory from the wall/mounting box.

2. Note the cable connections:

There will generally be three different wiring configurations. The wiring diagram shows 2 wires of each colour connected to each terminal (there could be 1 or 3 wires of each colour connected to each terminal) plus an additional connection between the mounting box earth terminal and the socket earth terminal.

Diagram Description: The "Removal of Existing Accessory" diagram visually shows the process of unscrewing an existing accessory from a wall plate.

3. Connection (See diagram)

1. Line up the new accessory to the mounting box and take note of where each terminal is located.

2. 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.

3. Tighten terminal screws securely. (Do not over tighten)

4. This socket is fitted with two linked terminals to provide a dual earth facility. This is for use in "clean" installations where additional earth capacity is required to comply with Regulation 607 IEE Wiring Regulations.

Diagram Description: The "Wiring Diagram" illustrates the connections for LIVE, NEUTRAL, and EARTH wires to the socket terminals. It also shows the connection from the mounting box earth terminal to the socket's earth terminal.

4. Complete Installation & Test

1. 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).

2. Once the installation has been completed correctly, replace the fuse/reset MCB (trip), switch the power back on at the consumer unit, and test.

Diagram Description: The "Fitting New Converter Socket" diagram shows the final step of placing and securing the new converter socket into the wall mounting box.

Care

To maintain the high quality appearance of your switches and sockets, BG Electrical recommends the use of a soft cloth periodically to clean the front face.

Technical

• Voltage: 220-240V ac
• Frequency: 50/60Hz
• Rating: 13A
• Terminal capacity: 3 x 2.5mm², 3 x 4mm², 2 x 6.0mm²
• Min box depth (profiled plates): 25mm

ASTA Approved: The ASTA quality mark is evidence that the product has been independently tested to comply with the relevant clauses of the applicable standards.

Batch Code explanation: yyWxx indicates manufacturing date code, where yy is the year of manufacture and Wxx is the week of manufacture.

Address/Helpline

Luceco PLC
Stafford Park 1
Telford TF3 3BD
ENGLAND

(EU) Luceco SE
C/ Bobinadora 1-5
08302 Mataró
SPAIN

If you require further technical assistance, you can get in touch with our Technical Helpline on: +44 (0)3300 249 279 or technical.support@bgelectrical.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 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.