K2946ALM MK (ELECTRIC), K2946ALM Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: K2946ALM
• Description: SOCKET, SURFACE, 13A, 2GANG
• Manufacturer: MK (ELECTRIC)

Specifications of K2946ALM

• Svhc: No SVHC (18-Jun-2010)
• External Depth: 51mm
• External Length / Height: 86mm
• External Width: 146mm
• No. Of Gangs: 2
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: na

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Metalclad Plus
Socket Outlets
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©2001 MK Electric Limited The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EA, United Kingdom Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] email: [e-mail] www.mkelectric.co.uk
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Electrical
Voltage rating:
250V a.c.
Current rating:
13A per socket outlet
Terminal capacity:
Live, neutral & earth
3 x 2.5mm
3 x 4mm
3 x 6mm
(Dual earth terminals on list Nos.
K850 ALM, K2977 ALM, K2477 ALM, K2945 ALM
Physical
Ambient operating temperature:
–5°C to +40°C
(not to exceed an average of more than 25°C in any
24 hour period)
IP rating:
IP4X
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
2
2
(stranded)
2
Features
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Box types
1 gang
2 gang
Installation
Metalclad Plus socket outlets can be wall or
bench mounted. Do not mount or use as a
trailing socket or where they may be subject
to excessive moisture or dampness.
2 gang switchsocket – view from rear
Top-facing, angled, backed-out terminals
make wiring easier and quicker.
Moulded ‘on’ indicator flash on
switches will not rub off – totally safe
Optional neon indicators in the switch
rockers with 175° visibility in the
horizontal and vertical planes
Unique 3 pin operated safety shutter
White terminal markings on grey rear
mouldings for clearer identification
Top access, angled terminals make
wiring easier and quicker
Minimum 3mm contact gap
Double pole switching
Choice of inboard or outboard
positioned rockers
Frontplates and backboxes
manufactured from heavy gauge steel
Flush
861 ZIC
862 ZIC
Flush (for extra
wiring space)
866 ZIC
886 ZIC
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Additional electrical safety from neutral
‘make first’, ‘break last’ feature
Switch contacts with silver contacts on
both surfaces for good continuity
Only one size of screwdriver required
for installation
Dual earth terminals for high integrity
earthing on list Nos. K850 ALM,
K2977 ALM, K2477 ALM, K2945 ALM,
K2757 WHI
Backed out and captive terminal screws
Non-standard ‘clean earth’ sockets
available
Socket inserts manufactured from a
specially formulated PC/ABS blend
Surface Metal
as supplied
as supplied
Edition 07-01