TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Metalclad Plus Socket Outlets 1:3 Metalclad Plus™ Socket Outlets Description PRODUCT RANGE PRODUCT RANGE 1 gang 2 gang A range of socket outlets designed for ease of installation and having all the advantageous 13A Unswitched K848 ALM 13A Unswitched K850 ALM design features of the Metalclad Plus range. 13A Switched K2977 ALM 13A Switched, inboard rockers K2946 ALM The 2 gang sockets with outboard rockers are 13A Switched, without backbox K2977 D5 ALM 13A Switched, inboard rockers of particular value for use by the infirm and without backbox K2946 D5 ALM 13A Switched, red rocker K2977 D6 ALM partially sighted. 13A Switched, inboard red 13A Switched, with neon K2477 ALM Non-standard, clean earth sockets are for use rockers K2946 D6 ALM on installations where restricted access is 13A Switched, red rocker, neons K2477 D6 ALM 13A Switched, with inboard required and will only accept MK LN647 13A rockers and neons K2446 ALM 13A Switched, non-standard, non-standard plug with T-shaped earth pin. clean earth switchsocket K1247 ALM 13A Switched, with inboard The sockets have two independent earth red rockers and neons K2446 D6 ALM 13A Switched, non-standard, terminals so that they can also be used for clean earth, red rocker K1247 D6 ALM 13A Switched, outboard rockers K2945 ALM ‘clean earth’ installations. 13A Switched, outboard One gang switchsockets, two gang outboard rockers, without backbox K2945 D5 ALM switchsockets and two gang unswitched 13A Switched, outboard red sockets are fitted with two earth terminals on rockers K2945D6 ALM a common busbar to provide a double earth 13A Switched, non-standard, facility for use when installations are to clean earth, outboard rockers K1248 ALM comply with Regulation 607 of BS 7671, IEE 13A Switched, non-standard, Wiring Regulations. These should be referred clean earth, outboard red rockers K1248 D6 ALM to for guidance. 13A Switched, non-standard, clean earth, outboard red rockers The products can be quickly installed as without backbox K1248 D9 ALM replacement for existing 13 amp sockets or in a new installation. Round pin sockets A range of round pin sockets is also available, switched and unswitched. Standards and approvals All Metalclad Plus 13A socket outlets comply with BS 1363: Part 2: 1995. ©2001 MK Electric Limited The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EA, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1268 563720 Fax: +44 (0)1268 563064 email: more@mkelectric.co.uk www.mkelectric.co.uk Edition 07-01 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Features Metalclad Plus � Moulded ‘on’ indicator flash on � Additional electrical safety from neutral Socket Outlets switches will not rub off – totally safe ‘make first’, ‘break last’ feature 2:3 � Optional neon indicators in the switch � Switch contacts with silver contacts on rockers with 175° visibility in the both surfaces for good continuity horizontal and vertical planes � Only one size of screwdriver required � Unique 3 pin operated safety shutter for installation � White terminal markings on grey rear � Dual earth terminals for high integrity mouldings for clearer identification earthing on list Nos. K850 ALM, K2977 ALM, K2477 ALM, K2945 ALM, � Top access, angled terminals make K2757 WHI wiring easier and quicker � Backed out and captive terminal screws � Minimum 3mm contact gap � Non-standard ‘clean earth’ sockets � Double pole switching available � Choice of inboard or outboard � Socket inserts manufactured from a positioned rockers specially formulated PC/ABS blend � Frontplates and backboxes manufactured from heavy gauge steel Box types TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Flush Flush (for extra Surface Metal Electrical wiring space) Voltage rating: 1 gang 861 ZIC 866 ZIC as supplied 250V a.c. 2 gang 862 ZIC 886 ZIC as supplied Current rating: 13A per socket outlet Terminal capacity: Live, neutral & earth 2 3 x 2.5mm Installation 2 3 x 4mm 2 3 x 6mm (stranded) Metalclad Plus socket outlets can be wall or (Dual earth terminals on list Nos. bench mounted. Do not mount or use as a K850 ALM, K2977 ALM, K2477 ALM, K2945 ALM trailing socket or where they may be subject Physical to excessive moisture or dampness. Ambient operating temperature: –5°C to +40°C (not to exceed an average of more than 25°C in any 2 gang switchsocket – view from rear 24 hour period) Top-facing, angled, backed-out terminals IP rating: IP4X make wiring easier and quicker. Max. installation altitude: 2000 metres Box Knockouts 1 gang 6 x 20.5 dia 2 in one side 1 in each of the other 3 sides 1 in base 2 gang 8 x 20.5 dia 3 in top 2 in bottom 1 in each side 1 in base ©2001 MK Electric Limited The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EA, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1268 563720 Fax: +44 (0)1268 563064 email: more@mkelectric.co.uk www.mkelectric.co.uk Edition 07-01 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Metalclad Plus™ Dimensions (mm) Socket Outlets 3:3 1 gang 86 30 51 86 17 47 60.3 2 gang 146 30 51 86 120.6 17 47 146 28 51 86 120.6 17 47 ©2001 MK Electric Limited The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EA, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1268 563720 Fax: +44 (0)1268 563064 email: more@mkelectric.co.uk www.mkelectric.co.uk Edition 07-01