Test safety
switch
Reset
safety
switch
Remove
bridge across
safety switch
Remove bridge
across safety
switch
Reset safety
switch
*If no fault found
repeat for fixed
appliances like
stoves, hot water
service, air
Test safety
conditioner, etc.
switch
Remove
faulty
appliance
CHECK
FOR
Repeat
clamp
test
each
appliance
NO
NO
Clear fault.
Reading
below 5mA
Insulation
breakdown
or contamination
in circuit
connections
Reading
above
5mA
YES
YES
Clamp test
each protected
sub-circuit
Reading
above
5mA
ELECTRICIAN'S ON SITE FAULT FINDING GUIDE
YES
YES
YES
Same
reading?
NO
NO
READING
BELOW THAT
AT SAFETY
SWITCH
BRIDGE
488
486D
486CD
Cat. No
489D
YES
Reset
safety
switch
Test
safety
switch
Test
safety
switch
Remove
bridge across
safety switch
Clear fault
reading
below 5mA
Nail through
cable or bridged
CHECK
terminals
FOR
in circuit
appliances
Neutral
to earth
fault
NO
OR
YES
Test
safety
switch
Reset safety switch
Remove
bridge across
safety switch
Clear fault
reading below
5mA
Lighting neutral
returns via power
circuit
Neutrals and earth
wires crossed at
connections
Reading equals
100% of load
current
Note 2: Under no circumstances should the press
to test function be utilised while RCD is bridged.
Note 1: Bridging of MCB / RCDs negates the MCB
function and may result in fusing the main fuse with
faulty wiring. In these instances, fault currents could
be significant and suitable precautions should be
taken.
Reading equals 50%
of load current
CLIPSAL
CLIPSAL
Reset
safety
switch
Remove
bridge across
safety switch
Clear fault
reading
below 5mA
Indicates
other faulty
appliances
Indicates
ZERO
fault in cable
READING
run or
connections
Reading below 50%
of load current
Reading above
5mA
NO
Re-connect each light
and appliance one at a
time and re-test*
Bridge and
clamp test safety
switch in OFF position
Unplug all appliances
Safety switch trips
F1831
WARRANTY
1. The benefits conferred herein are in addition to, and in no way shall be deemed to derogate; either expressly or
by implication, any or all other rights and remedies in respect to this Clipsal Product, which the consumer has under the Trade
Practices Act or any other similar State or Territory Laws.
2. The Warrantor is Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd of 12 Park Terrace Bowden, South Australia 5007, Telephone (08) 8269 0511.
With registered offices in all Australian States.
SA
153 Francis Road, Wingfield 5013. Telephone (08) 8268 0400
NSW 122 Canterbury Road, Padstow 2211. Telephone (02) 9794 9200
VIC 83-89 Queens Parade, North Fitzroy 3068. Telephone (03) 9207 3200
QLD (Brisbane) 919 Nudgee Road, Nudgee 4014. Telephone (07) 3244 7444
(Townsville) 736-740 Ingham Road, Mount Louisa 4814. Telephone (07) 4729 3333
WA 23 Truganina Road, Malaga 6062. Telephone (08) 9442 4444
TAS (Launceston) Unit 23/34 Innocent Street, Kings Meadows 7249. Telephone (03) 6343 5900
NT
16 Albatross Street, Winnellie 0820. Telephone (08) 8947 0278
3. This product range is guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of installation.
4. Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any faulty product free of charge for parts
and labour or to give a refund in respect of the faulty product.
5. This warranty is expressly subject to the device being installed, wired, tested, operated and used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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.
7. When making a claim the consumer shall forward the device to the nearest office of Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd together with
adequate particulars of the defect within 28 days after the appearance of the defect.
Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd ABN 27 007 873 529
12 Park Terrace, Bowden, South Australia 5007
Telephone (08) 8269 0511 Facsimile (08) 8340 1724
RCD Series
RCBM Series
4RC Series
4RCBM Series
4RCBE Series
Installation Instructions
Residual Current Devices,
Combination Residual Current
Devices and Miniature Circuit
Breakers
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
SINGLE PHASE — 1 CIRCUIT
OFF PEAK HOT WATER SWITCH
A
A
MAINS SWITCH
OL
E
OL
OL
2
OL
4N
OL
CLIPSAL
RCD
3N
1
N
MAIN
NEUTRAL
LINK
NEUTRAL LINK
DO NOT EARTH
VV
VV
VV
N A
H.W.S.
TO UNPROTECTED CIRCUITS
N
A
N
A
V
V
V
V
N
A
N
A
TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUITS
SINGLE PHASE — 2 CIRCUIT
OFF PEAK HOT WATER SWITCH
A
A
MAINS SWITCH
2
4
6
OL
OL
8N
OL
CLIPSAL
RCD
E
1
3
5
7N
V
V
V
N
A
N
V
A
TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUITS
N
MAIN
NEUTRAL
LINK
V V
A
TO H.W.S.
N
OFF PEAK HOT WATER SWITCH
SINGLE PHASE — 3 CIRCUIT
A
A
MAINS SWITCH
2
4
8N
6
OL
OL
OL
V V
V V
VV
OL
CLIPSAL
RCD
1
E
3
5
7N
NEUTRAL LINK
N A
N A
DO NOT EARTH N A
A
TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUITS
TO H.W.S.
V V
N
MAIN
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
E
2
OL
OL
4
6
8N
CLIPSAL
RCD
OL
1
N
3
5
OL
OL
OL
V
V
7N
MAIN
NEUTRAL
LINK
NOTE: FOR BALANCED 2 AND
3 ∅ CIRCUITS NO NEUTRAL IS
REQUIRED
V V V VV V
NEUTRAL
LINK
DO NOT
EARTH
V V
N A N A N A
TO UNPROTECTED CIRCUITS
N A
A
A
TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUITS
CLIPSAL RCBM, 4RCBM AND 4RCBE SERIES COMBINED MCB/RCD WIRING DIAGRAM
A
SINGLE PHASE
MAIN SWITCH
E
2
4N
1
3N
OL
N
MAIN
NEUTRAL
LINK
V V
A
N
TO UNPROTECTED CIRCUITS
V V
A
N
TO RCD PROTECTED CIRCUIT