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.
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

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
4RCBM 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 4RCBE 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.
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
1. The benefits conferred herein are in addition to, and in no way shall be deemed to derogate; either expressly or

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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
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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. Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any faulty product free of charge for parts

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3. This product range is guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of installation.

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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.

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repeat for fixed
appliances like
stoves, hot water Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd ABN 27 007 873 529
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
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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.
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.
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
H.W.S.
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
LINK TO H.W.S.

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 H.W.S.
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
A 2 4 6 8N
E CLIPSAL
OL OL OL RCD OL OL OL

N 1 3 5 7N

MAIN
NEUTRAL
LINK

NEUTRAL
LINK
NOTE: FOR BALANCED 2 AND DO NOT
3 ∅ CIRCUITS NO NEUTRAL IS EARTH
REQUIRED
V V V VV V V V V V
N A N A N A N A A A
TO UNPROTECTED CIRCUITS TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUITS

CLIPSAL RCBM, 4RCBM AND 4RCBE SERIES COMBINED MCB/RCD WIRING DIAGRAM
MAIN SWITCH SINGLE PHASE
A

E 2 4N
OL
1 3N
N

MAIN
NEUTRAL
LINK
V V A
V V
N N A
TO UNPROTECTED CIRCUITS TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUIT