HSS Hire RCD 40970 Troubleshooting guide

Operating & Safety Guide 621
Operating & Safety Guide 621
621/03
621/03
©HSS Hire Service Group Ltd 2012 No. 621/03
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.com
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... have you been trained
The law requires that personnel using this type of equipment in
the workplace must be competent and qualified to do so.
Training is available at HSS Training
0845 766 7799
Never use the equipment for anything other than its
intended purpose. If it will not do what you want, assume
you have the wrong equipment for the job. Contact HSS
Hire for advice.
Handle the equipment with care. Avoid dropping it,
knocking it or otherwise exposing it to damage.
Never expose the equipment to excessive moisture,
dust or dangerous / corrosive chemicals.
Keep the equipment clean. You will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than waiting until the
end of the hire period.
If the RCD trips, turn off the power, unplug everything
connected to it and turn the power back on - reset the RCD.
If it trips again, contact HSS Hire for advice.
Switch OFF and unplug all electrical equipment
connected to the lead / box.
Unplug all cables and dust them down with a soft cloth.
Finally, neatly coil the cables ready for return to HSS Hire.
Code 40970/72/91/92/93 40980
A safety essential for power tools
& electrical equipment, reducing
the risk of electrical shock
EQUIPMENT CARE
NOTE
If you find
Cuts, abrasions or severe kinks in any lead.
Cracked, chipped or otherwise damaged plugs.
Water or other liquids that may have penetrated
plugs, casings or any electrical connection –
including the RCD itself.
Return the equipment to HSS Hire.
FINISHING OFF
Residual Current
Device
(RCD)
Residual Current
Device
(RCD)

For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact HSS Hire.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do not
follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed prior
to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the
work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Always switch OFF and unplug the equipment when not
in use. Wait for moving parts to stop before putting the tool
down and never leave electrical equipment switched ON
and unattended.
Keep transformers, junction boxes, extension cable
reels and RCDs at a safe distance from the work area.
Keep cables clear of any exposed moving parts or cutting
edges that the equipment being powered may have.
Keep electrical equipment dry at all times. Using it in
wet or very damp conditions can be dangerous.
HSS RCDs come in various types – light-duty 230V RCD
plugs and adaptors and heavy duty 110V, 230V & 415V RCD
boxes.
Be sure to choose the right RCD for the job, matching its
voltage to that of the supply it is to protect.
Handle plugs and flexes with care. Avoid running cables
through water, over sharp edges, or where they could trip
GENERAL SAFETY someone.
Never strain leads by using them to move or carry
equipment.
If the RCD fails, or if a lead gets damaged, return it.
Never attempt to repair it yourself.
Always switch OFF and unplug electrical equipment
before attempting to maintain or adjust it in any way.
Never leave electrical tools unattended while they are
plugged in and switched ON
Using an RCD
Always plug the RCD into the power source.
*see note on using transformers.
If the setup includes a transformer, fit a 110V RCD to
the transformer’s 110V outlet socket.
Never plug an RCD into an extension lead’s outlet
socket. It won’t respond to faults in the lead.
Before starting work, check that the RCD is working
properly - for absolute safety, test it twice.
Familiarise yourself with the buttons.
Press the reset button to turn the ON / OFF indicator to
red, then push the test button.
If the ON / OFF indicator trips back to white, all is well.
Simply press the reset button once more, the ON / OFF
indicator will turn red, and the RCD is ready for use.
OFF
ON
Reset Reset
Garden
Lead
Test
Plug Adaptors
TEST
Reset on
otherside
Test
TEST BEFORE USE
Reset and Test
CombinedTest
GETTING STARTED
On some RCDs, the reset button cannot be operated
until the power supply has been switched off, then
back on.
If using 230V OR 110V HEAVY DUTY RCD BOXES.
Turn the RCD on by lifting the cover and clicking the
switch up.
Press the white button (marked T) at the side of the
switch, the RCD will trip and the switch will move down.
Test again, then reset the switch to ON and plug in the tool
to be used.
The 16A and 32A Industrial sockets on the Heavy Duty
RCD’s are designed to be used with either normal 16A and
32A plugs or with splashproof plugs fitted with a securing
screw collar.
32A Screw Collar
Screw Collar
16A
ON / OFF
Reset Switch
Cover
13A
240V
110V
16A
Test Button
Heavy Duty RCD
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING - TRANSFORMER
When used with a transformer, an RCD will only
protect the user if fitted between the transformer and
the tool being used.
An RCD fitted between the power supply and the
transformer only protects up to the transformer.
Tool or
Lead RCD Transformer Supply
Products may differ
Safety Cut Outs
All HSS Transformers are protected by thermal
disrupters, circuit breakers, or fuses, and comply
with British Standard BS3535.Their output sockets
comply with British Standard BS4343.
Products may differ