PDL POWERGUARD 956 User manual

POWERGUARD
ELECTRICAL SAFETY SWITCH
(RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE)
INSTALLATION AND CONSUMER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MODEL 956
Your PDL Powerguard is an electronic sensing device which constantly
monitors the balance of current flow between phase and neutral in the plugged
in appliance. Should your body contact a live part of this appliance, an
imbalance is sensed by the Powerguard Safety Switch and the supply
automatically switched off. Use of a Safety Switch does not eliminate the
need for basic electrical safety precautions.
Model 956 is fitted with 2 metre weather and dust protected cordset for use
in areas requiring this added safety protection. This model carries a weather
and dust protection rating of IP56.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Although Model 956 can be used with conventional wall sockets and
tools or appliances with standard plug tops, it will only retain its weather
and dust protection features if used with weather protected socket
outlets and plug tops.
• Your PDL Powerguard should always be plugged into a wall socket, NOT
an extension cord.
• It is normal for the housing of your PDL Powerguard to be slightly warm
during use.
• Your PDL Powerguard is specifically designed for use with frequently
plugged in appliances such as power tools and vacuum cleaners, etc.
• Safety Switches (RCDs) do not protect you against an electrical shock
caused by contacting both Phase and Neutral of the electrical circuit.
• Your PDL Powerguard is designed as a protection device, therefore DO
NOT use an On/Off switch.
• If your PDL Powerguard is damaged such as from dropping or immersion
in water, do not use again until checked by a qualified service agent.
• Used correctly, your PDL Powerguard is designed to protect you against
electrical faults to earth, it DOES NOT offer overload protection.
• Any appliance connected to your PDL Powerguard MUST be unplugged
before any inspection or repair is attempted on the appliance.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Use a clean cloth dampened with water to wipe down unit.
GUARANTEE
PRODUCT WARRANTY
PDL Powerguard has a 12 month warranty from date
of purchase. This covers faulty materials and factory
workmanship and is void on any unit which has been
tampered with, damaged by accident, short circuited,
loaded beyond rating or damaged otherwise by
improper operation. In the event of a warranty claim
the product must be returned to the point of purchase
of direct to Australian/new Zealand Distributors
together with proof of purchase.
PDL Industries Australia Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 5500, Baulkham Hills Business Centre
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Australia
Freephone 1300 735 266, Freefax 1300 735 329
Telephone [phone], Fax: [phone]
www.pdl.com.au
560537 956 leaflet.pdf 3 September, 2005 Rev 1 CN12665
New Zealand Head Office:
PO Box 15 355, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone [phone], Fax [phone]
www.schneider-electric.co.nz
Electrical Products
Schneider Electric
Industrial New Zealand,
Telarc Reg. No. 061
registered to ISO 9001.
NATIONAL
ACCREDITATION
OF CERTIFICATION
BODIES
ISO 9001
CERT NO. 11595
QUALITY
ASSESSED
PDL Electrical Products are
manufactured by
ISO 9001
REGISTERED

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IF YOUR PDL POWERGUARD TRIPS DURING USE
1 The indicator on your PDL Powerguard will change to black.
2 Remove the appliance or tool from your PDL Powerguard.
3. Press the RESET button.
4. The indicator of your PDL Powerguard should be showing RED. Repeat
how to use instructions.
5 Your appliance or tool and its cord should be checked by a suitably qualified
person.
NOTE: If power supply is switched off, your PDL Powerguard will trip out -
indicator BLACK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 230 - 240V a.c.
50Hz
Rated Current 10 amp
Maximum Load 2400 watts
Tripping Current 30 mA
Average Trip Time 30 ms
Cord Length 2 metres
Weather Protection IP56
Type Tested to AS3190
AS3100
Type FS to AS/NZ3190 - automatically opens on failure
of the supply voltage and has d.c. pulse sensitivity.
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HOW TO USE YOUR PDL POWERGUARD
1 Plug your PDL powerguard into a fixed socket
outlet and switch socket ON.
Although Model 956 can be used with
conventional wall sockets and tools or
appliances with standard plug tops, it will
only retain its weather and dust protection
features if used with weather protected
socket outlets and plug tops.
2 Press RESET button to activate your PDL
Powerguard. The indicator will change from
BLACK to RED.
3 Switch OFF socket outlet, then check that the
indicator has changed to BLACK. If this does
not occur, remove your PDL Powerguard and
contact a qualified service agent for advice,
before use.
4 Switch ON socket outlet again and press
RESET button to activate your PDL
Powerguard. The indicator will change from
BLACK to RED.
5 Press TEST button, then check that the
indicator has changed to BLACK. If this does
not occur, remove PDL Powerguard and
contact a qualified service agent for advice,
before use.
6 Press RESET button again to activate your
PDL Powerguard. The indicator will change
from BLACK to RED.
7 Plug required appliance or tool into your PDL
Powerguard and operate as normal.
Although Model 956 can be used
with conventional wall sockets
and tools or appliances with
standard plug tops, it will only retain its weather and dust protection
features if used with weather protected socket outlets and plug tops.