2001 wiring accessories circuit protection Includes wiring accessories Acknowledged as one of Britain‘s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and circuit protection equipment. Crabtree‘s diverse product range is renowned for its outstanding quality and excellent value for money. Specified worldwide, Crabtree products are designed to satisfy the needs of specifiers, wholesalers, contractors and end-users in domestic, commercial and industrial markets alike. Crabtree’s reputation for pioneering new concepts in the electrical industry – right from the acclaimed Lincoln Switch in 1919 to the launch of the Starbreaker Modular Circuit Protection System, and Lifestar Safety Sockets, put us at the forefront of manufacturing technology. It is this insight into our customers’ needs, together with the technical expertise to turn innovative ideas into top quality products that has made Crabtree a market leader. Members of Every Crabtree product is rigorously tested before being despatched to the customer. This excellence is reinforced by the company’s registration of compliance with ISO 9001: 1994 which ensures that these procedures are maintained at the highest level. Crabtree’s product ranges are developed with flexibility in mind, and with the evolution of more modular ranges, customers can be confident of obtaining the right product for each application. The same attention to detail can be seen in the company‘s commitment to customer service. With up-to-the minute technology at the heart of its management information systems, the company is able to manufacture and despatch in the shortest possible time, whilst a communications network in its Central Sales Office ensures that customer enquiries are dealt with speedily and effectively. The company’s commitment does not end there. Specifying Crabtree products ensures not only a first class product, but also the benefit of a wide range of support services. For example, comprehensive product and technical literature, a highly qualified sales force and extensive wholesaler training. Crabtree‘s Technical Services Department is able to offer expert advice on technical issues, and the preparation of individual quotes. It is the practice of the Electrium Group of companies to protect new ideas by seeking patent protection, and to protect new designs by seeking registererd design protection, and the products listed or described in this publication may in consequence be protected by one or more patents, and/or registered designs and/or applications. A full list of patents, registered designs and applications may be obtained from the Company Secretary of Electrium Limited. c o n t e n t s 2 CAPITAL POWER & CONTROL 12 CAPITAL LIGHTING CONTROL 20 CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS 24 CAPITAL METAL PLATE & DECORATIVE BRASS 34 BRITMAC HALLMARK DECORATIVE BRASS & DIAMOND FLAT METAL PLATE 42 ROCKERGRID MODULAR SYSTEM 50 CAPITAL METALCLAD 54 WEATHERSEAL WATER & DUST PROTECTED 60 CAPITAL & DIAMOND INTERIORS & PANEL MOUNTING 64 CAPITAL BOXES & SERVICE ITEMS 68 STARBREAKER DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION 79 LIFESTAR RCDs 83 TECHNICAL DATA 97 DIMENSIONS 105 NUMERICAL INDEX All Crabtree products comply with the applicable British Standard specification and should be installed by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation, regulations (including IEE Wiring Regulations) and the accepted practice in the industry. 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C A Capital power and control accessories are fully design co-ordinated to offer consistent P I styling and inherent safety features across a broad range of applications. T A The range of socket outlets, fused connection units and switches is complemented L by products which cater for specific applications such as cooker control units, P O shaver units, fan control switches and shower control switches. W E 20A & 32A switches R and fused connection units incorporate a knock-out facility & which enables use of the same unit with or C without cord outlet. O N T R O L 3 13A SWITCHED SOCKET OUTLETS l BS 1363 PACK QTY 4304 1 gang SP 10 l 4304/3 1 gang SP fitted with neon indicator 10 l 4304/D 1 gang DP 10 l 4304/3D 1 gang DP fitted with neon indicator 10 l 4304/TE 1 gang SP fitted with two earth terminals 10 l 4304/D/TE 1 gang DP fitted with two earth terminals 10 l 4304/3 4306 4306 2 gang SP 5 l 4306/3 2 gang SP fitted with neon indicator 5 l 4306/D 2 gang DP 5 l 4306/3D 2 gang DP fitted with neon indicator 5 l 4306/TE 2 gang SP fitted with two earth terminals 5 l 4306/D/TE 2 gang DP fitted with two earth terminals 5 l Dimensions 1 gang 86mm x 86mm 2 gang 146mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 1 gang 9047 surface, SB655 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining 2 gang 9048 surface, SB665 flush galv. or SB629 dry lining (cid:2) Large capacity tunnel type terminals for easy wiring. (cid:2) Shallow back projection for ease of installation in a 25mm deep box. (cid:2) Two Earth terminals for use where compliance with section 607 4306/D/TE rear view (IEE wiring Regs.), high integrity earthing is necessary. 13A UNSWITCHED SOCKET OUTLETS l BS 1363 PACK QTY 7255 1 gang unswitched 10 l 7255/TE 1 gang unswitched with two earth terminals 10 l 7257 2 gang unswitched 5 l 7257/TE 2 gang unswitched with two earth terminals 5 l Dimensions 1 gang 86mm x 86mm 2 gang 146mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 1 gang 9047 surface, SB655 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining 7255 2 gang 9048 surface, SB665 flush galv. or SB629 dry lining 13A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS l BS 1363 PACK QTY 4827 DP Switched 10 l 4827/3 DP Switched with neon indicator 10 l 4828 Unswitched 10 l 4828/3 Unswitched with neon indicator 10 l Dimensions 86mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 9047 surface, SB655 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining (cid:2) Fitted with knock-out position in bottom edge of plate for use with or without cord outlet. Suitable for flexible cord up to 10mm outside diameter. (cid:2) Fused on the line side with a 13A fuse link. 4828 4827/3 (cid:2) Fuse ASTA certified and marked to BS1362. For spare fuse links see page 6. (cid:2) With fuse removed, carrier may be padlocked for extra on site ‘maintenance’ safety. (cid:2) Suitable padlock see page 73. (cid:2) Shallow back projection for ease of installation in a 25mm deep box. R 13A SAFETYSOCKET WITH RCD PROTECTION E l BS 7288 PACK QTY W 4404/A01 1 gang switched with neon indicator 10mA tripping current 1 O l 4404/A03 1 gang switched with neon indicator P 30mA tripping current 1 l 4406/A01 2 gang switched with neon indicator L 10mA tripping current 1 A l 4406/A03 2 gang switched with neon indicator T 30mA tripping current 1 l I Double pole Reset button Dimensions 146mm x 86mm P operation, gives a highly Mounting boxes 9048 surface, SB665 flush galv. or SB629 dry lining A 3mm contact visible indication See page 80 for further information. gap. of device status. Can be installed to replace any 2 gang size socket outlet on 25mm deep box. C 4406/A03 All available with two earth terminals to enable installation to comply with section 607 (wiring regulations) Add suffix /TE to List No. 4 5A, 15A SWITCHED SOCKET OUTLETS l BS 546 PACK QTY 2330 5A Shuttered SP 10 l 2382 15A Shuttered SP 10 l Dimensions 86mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 2330 – 9047 surface, SB655 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining 2382 – 9041 surface, SB615 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining 2330 2382 2A, 5A, 15A, 16A SOCKET OUTLETS l BS 546 WHERE APPLICABLE PACK QTY 7044* 2.5-16A 2 pin Unswitched unshuttered 10 l 7046 2A Unswitched shuttered 10 l 7046/E* 2A Unswitched unshuttered 10 l 7047 5A Unswitched shuttered 10 l 7048 15A Unswitched shuttered 10 l Dimensions 86mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 7044, 7046, 7047–9047 surface, SB655 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining 7044 7046/E 7048–9041 surface, SB615 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining *Export only 16A 250V SCHUKO SOCKET l BS 5733 WHERE APPLICABLE PACK QTY 7051 1 gang 10 l Dimensions 86mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 9041 surface, SB618 flush galv. or SB632 dry lining 7051 15A 125V AMERICAN STANDARD SOCKET OUTLETS l NEMA CONFIGURATION 5-15 PACK QTY 7061 1 gang 10 l 7062 2 gang 5 l Dimensions 1 gang 86mm x 86mm 2 gang 86mm x 146mm Mounting boxes 1 gang 9047 surface, SB655 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining 2 gang 9048 surface, SB665 flush galv. or SB629 dry lining C Push-in termination accepts 2.5mm2cable. A Screw-in termination accepts 4mm2cable. 7061 7062 P I BLANKING PLATES T l A BS 5733 WHERE APPLICABLE PACK QTY L 4001 1 gang 20 l 4002 2 gang 20 P l O 4003 1 gang architrave 20 l 4004 2 gang architrave 20 W l Dimensions 1 gang 86mm x 86mm, 2 gang 146mm x 86mm E 1 gang architrave 33mm x 86mm 4001 4002 R 2 gang architrave 33mm x 146mm 5 3A, 13A FUSED SAFETY PLUGS l BS 1363 ASTA MARKED PACK QTY 7221 Fused at 13A 10 l 7221/3 Fused at 3A 10 l Live and neutral pins have moulded nylon sleeves for safety. ASTA certified for complete compliance with BS 1363. ASTA approved by reference number 4. Fitted with ASTA certified fuse link marked BS 1362, List Nos.6920/3and 6920/13, see below. 7221/3 7221 wired 13A FUSED RESILIENT PLUGS l BS 1363/A PACK QTY 7222/WH Fused at 13A – White 10 l 7222/BK Fused at 13A – Black 10 l Live and neutral pins have moulded nylon sleeves for safety. Cover in rubber material. Base in nylon. ASTA approved by reference number 20. Fitted with ASTA certified fuse-link marked to BS 1362, List No.6920/13, see below. 7222/WH 7222/BK 13A NON-INTERCHANGEABLE PLUGS l PACK QTY 13NP Fused at 13A – White 10 l 13NPRD Fused at 13A – Red 10 l Only for use with Britmac non-standard sockets 13NP 2A,5A, 15A PLUGS l BS 546 PACK QTY 7011 2A 10 l 7111 5A 10 l 7211 15A 10 l Moulded from white thermoset plastic. Live and neutral pins have moulded nylon sleeves for safety. Round pin plugs are not fused. R 7011 7111 7211 E W FUSE LINKS O l PACK QTY P 6920/3 3A Red 100 l L 6920/5* 5A Black 100 A l 6920/13 13A Brown 100 T l 6925 Spare dimmer fuse 10 I l P Type tested to BS 1362 and ASTA certified, except List No.6925which is type tested to A 6920/3 6920/5 6920/13 6925 BS 4265:1977 rated at 3.15 A 250V. *Price and delivery on application. C 6 5A CARD SWITCH l PACK QTY 4018 5 l Dimensions 86mm x 94mm Mounting boxes 9047 surface, SB655 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining Controls energy consumption in installations such as hotels by ensuring that appliances are not left on when rooms are unoccupied. The switch is operated by a door entry card and controls the supply to a room via a suitably rated contactor. Will accept door entry cards up to 86mm x 54mm x 1mm. 4018 6AX TP CONTROL SWITCHES l BS 3676 BS EN 60947-3 PACK QTY 4017 6AX Three pole isolating switch marked with isolator symbol 5 l 4017/1 6AX Three pole isolating switch marked with isolator and fan symbol 5 l Dimensions 86mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 9043 surface, SB623 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining Provides local isolation of fans with or without timers whilst the rest of the circuit remains live. Enables repair or routine maintenance of fans. 4017 4017/1 240V only. For full details of compliance with BS EN 60947-3 see Technical Data page 91. 20A DP CONTROL SWITCHES l BS 3676 PACK QTY 4015 10 l 4015/3 Fitted with neon indicator 10 l 4015/31 Fitted with neon indicator and marked ’water heater‘ 10 l Dimensions 86mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 9047 surface, SB655 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining Fitted with knock out position in bottom edge of plate for use with or without cord outlet. 4015 4015/31 Cord outlet suitable for flexible cord up to 10mm outside diameter. Two earthing terminals are fitted to the switches. 32A DP CONTROL SWITCH l BS 3676 PACK QTY 4013/3 Fitted with neon indicator 10 l Dimensions 86mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 9041 surface, SB615 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining C Fitted with knock-out position in bottom edge of plate for use with or without cord outlet. A Cord outlet suitable for flexible cord up to 10mm outside diameter. P Two earthing terminals are fitted to the switches. 4013/3 I T A 45A DP CONTROL SWITCHES L l BS 3676 PACK QTY C 4016 5 l O 4016/3 With neon indicator 5 l N Dimensions 86mm x 86mm T Mounting boxes 9041 surface, SB615 flush galv. or SB619 dry lining R O 4016 4016/3 L 7 45A DP ‘SLIM LINE’ COOKER CONTROL UNITS l BS 4177 & BS 1363 PACK QTY 4521/1 45A DP main switch and 13A switch socket outlet. Faceplate marked ‘cooker’ 1 l 4521/31 45A DP main switch and 13A switch socket with neon indicators. Faceplate marked ‘cooker’ 1 l Dimensions 146mm x 86mm Mounting boxes 9054 surface, SB625 flush galv. or SB629 dry lining (cid:2) Same plate size as standard twin socket. (cid:2) Large capacity tunnel terminals on live and neutral take up to 10mm2cable. 4521/31 (cid:2) Two earth terminals are fitted. (cid:2) Separate double pole switching for both cooker and socket outlet. 45A DP COOKER CONTROL UNITS l BS 4177 & BS 1363 PACK QTY 4520/1 45A DP main switch and 13A switch socket outlet. Faceplate marked ‘cooker’ 1 l 4520/31 45A DP main switch and 13A switch socket with neon indicators. Faceplate marked ‘cooker’ 1 l Dimensions 168mm x 114mm Mounting boxes 9052 surface or 9338/GV flush 4520/1 50A DP COOKER CONTROL UNITS l PACK QTY 4523 Faceplate marked ‘cooker’ 1 l 4523/3 Faceplate marked ‘cooker’ and fitted with neon indicator 1 l Dimensions 165mm x 178mm Mounting boxes For ‘retro fit’ applications – allows use of original flush box (cid:2) Durable white powder coated metal faceplate. (cid:2) Blank plate available to order. L 4523/3 O R T N O 45A CABLE OUTLETS l C BS 5733 PACK QTY 4506 With terminals and cable clamp L Terminals will accept 2 x 10mm2cable 10 l A 4507 With cable clamp T Cable clamp will accept 1 x 16mm2through cable 10 l I Dimensions 86mm x 86mm P Mounting boxes 9041 surface, SB615 flush galv. or SB632 dry lining A Cable knock-out in cover prevents access to terminals before outgoing cable is fitted. 4506 4506 C 4507 rear view 8