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HOW TO WIRE OUR SWITCHES




SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS


Please read these instructions carefully before you start work. Keep them in a safe place in case you need them for future reference. You must install electrical accessories in line with the latest EE wiring regulations - BS7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations and any other relevant safety regulations.
If you have any doubts about following these instructions, you should consult a qualified electrician.

BEFORE YOU START


1. Switch the mains supply off. Remove the appropriate fuse or switch off the appropriate circuit breaker.

2. Make sure that nobody else can reconnect the supply while you are working.

3.  If you are replacing an existing fitting, remove it now.

4. Clean the inside of any existing mounting box, remove any debris or dust.

5.  Make sure that any existing fixing screws are secure and do not protrude.


6. Ensure you are using the correct rating and type of cable.

7. Ensure you understand the layout of the terminal connections before wiring. They can differ between fittings.
Wiring a switch

UK & IRELAND WIRING COLOURS


These fitting instructions only apply to installations in the UK & Ireland.
Ireland
Twin & Earth Cable: Brown = Live        Flexible Cable : Blue = Neutral




United Kingdom
Important Notice: Wiring colour changes
Installations wired after 1st April 2004 could be wired using EU harmonised colours for the supply conductors of twin & earth cable. The old colours ceased to be used from 1st April 2006. Flexible cable colours were unchanged.
Old Colours: Red = Live      
Black = Neutral
New Colours: Brown = Live
Blue = Neutral  
 
UK wire colours
Wiring divider
1 Gang 1 Way Switch
1 Gang 1 Way Switch (6amp)
1 Gang 2 Way Switch
1 Gang 2 Way Switch (6amp)
2 Gang 2 Way Switch
2 Gang 2 Way Switch (6amp)
3 Gang 2 Way Switch (6amp)
3 Gang 2 Way Switch (6amp)

STEP 1


  • Connect the wires to the accessory, following the instructions in the wiring diagram.
  •  Ensure the copper core(s) of the cable is fitted in the terminals.
  • If necessary, strip the cable to suit. Remove any stray strands of cable. 
  • Tighten the terminal screws to secure the wires. 

STEP 2


  • If necessary, connect the fixed earth wire to the earth terminal on the accessory. 
  • Connect a short length of wire from the accessory earth terminal in the wall box to the earth terminal on the accessory.
  • Cover any bare earth wire with green/yellow sleeving. 

STEP 3


  • Attach the accessory to the wall using the fixing screws provided.
  • Make sure that the cables in the box are not trapped in any way. 

STEP 4


  • Replace the appropriate fuse or switch on the appropriate circuit breaker.
  • Switch on the mains isolator switch. 

SHOP OUR SWITCH RANGES

1 Gang Modular Grid Switch

1 Gang Modular Grid Switch
1 Gang Dolly Switch

1 Gang Dolly Switch
2 Gang Dolly Dimmer Switch

2 Gang Dolly Dimmer Switch
13amp Fused Spur Switch

13amp Fused Spur Switch