
PRODUCT INFORMATION
VM17/VM17L - DISTRIBUTION BOARD 17 WAY
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Operational Voltage 415V AC maximum, 50Hz
Maximum Current 100A
Rated Insulation Voltage 1000V
Short Circuit Withstand 10kA
Degree of Protection IP40 – Indoor Use Only
Usage Recommended for use with copper conductors only
Number of Ways (Poles) 17 Ways – 1 row of 17 Ways
Maintenance This product does not require maintenance once
installed
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Height Width Depth Weight
Cover Assembly 323mm 402mm 35mm 2.0 kg
Base (cut out size) 277mm 355mm 93mm 1.8 kg
INSTALLER NOTES
EARTH AND NEUTRAL BUSBAR LAYOUT
Material Number
of bars
Double
screw
tunnels
Single
screw
tunnels
Earth Bar Brass Steel 1 3 12
Neutral Bar Brass Steel 1 2 8
RCD Neutral Bar Brass Steel 3 1 3
• The VM17 is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase against defects in
workmanship and materials.
• Defects will be rectied by replacement of the product.
• This warranty becomes null and void if, in our opinion, the product has been misused, incorrectly installed,
tampered with, or subject to power surges.
• The warranty does not include any labour or other associated expenses that may be involved in removal or
installation of the product.
• To obtain a replacement under this guarantee, return the goods (prepaid) to the place of purchase
(proof of purchase must be supplied).
WARRANTY STATEMENT
1. This product is designed to be
installed inside a wall cavity only (ush
mounting). Do not surface mount.
2. For surface mounting use VM17SK.
Surface mount enclosure in conjunction
with this board.
3. The metal wall enclosure must be
earthed.
4. Fold out tags (x4) on the side walls of
the enclosure can be folded out to set
the correct height onto the studs.
5. Door hinge pins are easily removable
and the door can be reversed so that it
swings either left or right.
6. This product is designed to be used
with New Zealand and Australia’s MEN
system.
7. DO NOT install a link between the
neutral bars and earth bar on circuits
dedicated to RCDs.
8. Please ensure circuits and protective
devices are adequately identied during
installation.
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