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Clipsal
Residential Safety
and Security
Solutions

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We’re Serious
About Safety and Security
Established in 1920, Clipsal by Schneider Electric is Australia’s number one
brand of electrical products, accessories and solutions for the residential,
commercial, industrial, data, home control and energy management markets.
Clipsal has evolved and grown from its Adelaide base with great success by
supporting the local economy and providing products manufactured at multiple
sites across Australia.
Clipsal is an electrical industry leader, dedicated to supplying you with the most
innovative and sustainable solutions available. As part of Schneider Electric, the
global specialist in energy management, Clipsal provides a total electrical
solution for any project or application.
Setting a High Standard
Over the years, the company has continually set high standards for electrical
products in Australia and around the world. Such standards have since become
the industry benchmark. Clipsal is passionate about safety in the home. To
support this, we offer a growing range of safety products and solutions that will
provide peace of mind whenever you operate anything electrical. So it is no
surprise that the Safety Switch has been a major contributing factor in the
continued reduction of electric shocks and electrical safety hazards.
Clipsal’s comprehensive range of safety products is designed to make your
home safer and help protect your family from electrical hazards. Clipsal Smoke
Alarms and Safety Switches/Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are proven
lifesavers and a must in all Australian homes. Clipsal’s fast-acting circuit
protection equipment guards against electrical faults and reduces the possibility
of electrical fires. At the same time, our high capacity surge arrestors are
designed to protect your expensive electronic equipment from lightning strikes
and electrical network faults.
When you purchase a Clipsal product, you can be confident you’re dealing with
Australia’s most experienced electrical accessory brand. Clipsal’s ongoing
commitment is to provide you with high quality, intelligent, safe, user-friendly and
economical electrical solutions.
Complying with Australian
& New Zealand Standards
Australia is one of the world’s safest countries to live in, yet every year, 15
Australians die and 300 are hospitalised with injuries and burns from preventable
electrical accidents at home. To better protect Australian families, and their
homes, the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and National Construction Codes have a
number of stringent electrical standards in place. The question is, do you
know what they are, and are you complying with them?
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Did you know...
although Australia has one of the
safest electrical systems in the
world, accidents still occur?
A faulty or poorly maintained appliance, a frayed cord, wet hands or carelessness
with power tools are all situations that can lead to electrical hazards. The high level
of protection offered by the Clipsal Safety Switch is well documented and every
new home in Australia is required by law, to have one installed. It is also a legal
requirement for rental properties in some Australian states.
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Residential Safety and
Security Solutions
Contents
1. Understanding Your Electrical Switchboard 6
Electrical Switchboard Product Range 8
2. Added Protection for Around the Home 10
Portable Range 10
Contents
Indoor Protection 12
3. Understanding Your Smoke Alarms 14
Smoke Alarms Product Range 16
4. Ensure Your Home is Secure 18
Security Product Range 20
5. Residential Safety and Security Checklist 23
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Understanding Your
Electrical Switchboard
To ensure your family and home have the ultimate level of safety and total
protection, contact an electrician to check the electrical switchboard and
ensure you have safety switches, circuit breakers and surge protection
working together to protect you. Without all three, you are not fully
protected from electrical faults and incidents.
3 Steps
to complete electrical
protection in your home
1. Protect People - Clipsal Safety Switch
2. Protect your Home - Clipsal Circuit Breakers
3. Protect your Possessions - Clipsal Surge Protection
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1. Understanding Your Electrical Switchboard
Combined Safety Switch
and Circuit Breaker
(Space saving version)
Overvoltage/Surge Protection
Combined Safety Switch
and Circuit Breaker
Main Isolating Switch
Safety Switch
(Residual Current Device)
Circuit Breakers
Most of us have no idea
what is inside our switchboard.
The only time we tend to even remember it is there is if we have to open it up and flick a switch when we’ve lost
power somewhere in the house. But a basic understanding of what is (or isn’t) in there, and what the different bits
and pieces do, is handy knowledge to have.
This picture demonstrates an ideal switchboard, with all of the apparatus you really need to keep your family, home
and possessions safe. It is necessary to have a range of circuit protection equipment installed, as different products
perform different functions. Naturally, everyone’s switchboard will be a little different, depending on how old your
home is and where it is located – but the basic principles remain the same. It is important to remember that all
electrical work should be performed by a suitably qualified professional and if you are in doubt about anything to do
with your electrical system, you should speak to a licensed electrician.
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Electrical
Switchboard
Product Range
Switchboard-mounted
surge protection (970)
Switchboard-mounted surge
protection with replaceable
plug (970RM)
Surge Protection
Lightning strikes, power surges and voltage spikes
are nasty and can destroy your electronic
equipment in an instant. Keep your appliances
safeguarded with surge protection. Switchboardmounted
surge protection devices (also known as
overvoltage protection) will prevent surges
entering your home, while a surge-protected
power outlet or plug-in adaptor provides
convenient in-house protection.
Clipsal has a wide range of lightning and
overvoltage protection equipment for electrical
switchboards, power outlets and portable devices.
They are all designed to effectively protect your
electrical or electronic equipment against
overvoltage spikes caused by lightning strikes or
from those that travel down the power lines into
your home. Surge protection devices work by
diverting extra voltage and energy surges to the
ground, instead of letting them enter your home
and into your valuable equipment.
Switchboard-mounted surge protection for
Three Phase equipment (970RM/3)
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4CB310/6
Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
It is crucial to protect your electrical circuits with miniature circuit breakers
(MCBs). Electrical circuits supply power to your electrical equipment. So what
happens if electrical cables overload or short circuit? Your electrical cables
could get extremely hot and possibly start a fire. To help protect cables from
damage, ensure you install MCBs at the switchboard.
Unlike fuses, MCBs can easily be reset once electrical circuits reach safe
operating levels. Although not a legal requirement for existing homes and
installations, it is recommended to replace fuses with MCBs and install surge
devices for the ultimate protection. For new homes, it is a legal requirement to
have MCBs and Safety Switches installed. It is also a legal requirement to
have a maximum of three MCBs for every Safety Switch.
1. Understanding Your Electrical Switchboard Product Range
Switchboard-mounted Safety
Switch (4RC225/30)
Safety Switch (RCD)
The famous Clipsal Safety Switch is an absolute must for any home. Why? In
the case of faulty appliances or wiring, this little lifesaver will disconnect the
power and save you from a potentially fatal electric shock. They are available
in switchboard and wall mounted versions, and even portable plug-in options.
One of the best forms of protection available is a Switchboard-Mounted
Safety Switch, which can protect all power and lighting circuits if required.
Designed for tough Australian conditions, Clipsal 4 Series Switchboard-
Mounted Safety Switches are available in a wide range of current ratings
and sensitivities, for protection in any home or garage. Their design ensures
superior performance and provides the advantage of all your electrical
controls being in one place; right next to your meters and circuit breakers
or fuses.
Combined Safety Switch and Circuit
Breaker (RCBM210/30)
Residual Current Breaker with Overload (RCBO)
An RCBO is a device which combines a Safety Switch with a circuit breaker,
therefore providing exceptional electrical protection for your home. If you
require high performance circuit protection, but you’re limited for space,
Clipsal’s RCBO is the perfect solution. Clipsal’s combination RCBOs are
available in two sizes to ensure you can maximise the use of your valuable
switchboard space.
Combined Safety Switch and Circuit
Breaker (space saving version)
(RCBE225/30S)
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Portable Range -
Switches and Power Outlets
with in-built safety
Compact and simple to use, the tough and reliable Clipsal Lifesaver range of
protection devices excels in all applications. Simply plug in your tool or
appliance, set the safety switch, and you’re protected. Moulded in impactresistant
materials, the Clipsal Lifesaver range delivers reliable operation in the
toughest conditions, indoors or out.
Switched Power Outlets
(485 Series)
Compact and lightweight, Clipsal’s 485 Series Portable Power Outlets offer
great protection when working outdoors, or when using an extension cord.
The units include a combined Safety Switch and Miniature Circuit Breaker to
protect you and your family.
485P4CB30
The robustly constructed body housing features a stable base and a handy
wrap-around for the unit’s 1.8 metre flexible cord. The outlets are cleverly
positioned well above ground level, out of the way of dust, dirt and water;
with the Safety Switch and Circuit Breaker protected by a clear cover flap,
reducing the risk of damage.
Safety Switch Plugs
(952 Series)
The 952 is a compact, easy-to-use plug that’s suitable for virtually any
domestic power tool or appliance. With the assistance of a licensed electrical
contractor, simply replace the plug on your appliance or tool with the 952 and
set the Safety Switch for complete protection that’s a permanent part of your
power tool or appliance.
952-OR
Clipsal Lifesaver Safety Switch Plugs are available in 10A and 15A models, both
with a 30mA trip current.
Safety Switch Plug Adaptors (951 Series)
The 951 Series 10A Safety Switch Plug Adaptor is a simple way to provide
protection wherever you are working. Keep one in your tool box and every
time you use a power tool or appliance, simply plug the tool into your Safety
Switch Plug Adaptor and you’re instantly protected. It’s that easy, with no
fiddly wiring or installation to worry about. If an Earth fault occurs, the
Clipsal Lifesaver Safety Switch Plug Adaptor will cut the power in a fraction
of a second.
951-WH
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2. Added Protection Around the Home Portable Range
Heavy-Duty Cord Sets
(955 and 956 Series)
Clipsal’s Lifesaver 955 and 956 Series Heavy Duty
Cord sets protect you against the risk of electric
shock when working with electrical products in the
garden, workshop or out on a building site.
Available in two sizes, the 955, 955/10 and 956
are each fitted with the compact inline Clipsal
955RW In-Line Series Safety Switch. The 955/10
and 956 cord sets offer heavy duty cable, making
them ideal for applications in the home workshop
requiring extra heavy-duty equipment, such as
drills, sanders and electric gardening tools. The
956 also offers IP56 protection, making it the
perfect choice for outdoor use.
955
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Indoor Protection
For added protection inside your home, the Clipsal range of plate mounted
Safety Switches and Surge Protection provide peace of mind. The plates
replace existing power outlets, or can be added to protect existing power
outlets in wet areas such as laundries or bathrooms.
Wall mount safety switch
(2025RC)
Switches and Power Outlets
Clipsal’s Lifesaver Switches and Power Outlets
offer the best of both worlds; the protection and
security of the Clipsal Lifesaver range, combined
with the fashion and flexibility of the 2000 or
C2000 Series ranges. The Safety Switch’s
‘reset’ button allows the user to reset the circuit
at the switch if a fault occurs. Suitable for
commercial and domestic applications, Clipsal’s
Lifesaver Switches and Power Outlets offer
peace of mind when providing power to your
electrical equipment.
2. Added Protection Around the Home Indoor Protection
Wall mount surge protection
(C2025SF)
The first line of defence is to have surge
protection installed in your switchboard,
diverting the power surge from accessing your
house at the electrical point of entry. However,
the switchboard protectors offer level one
protection for general household equipment.
The second line of defence is to have surge
protection installed within your home, at the
power outlet, to complement other equipment
designed to stop surges at the switchboard.
Plug-In surge protection
(463SF)
IP56 Rated
Clipsal Lifesaver Safety Switches are also
available in an IP56 version (596/56RCD-30).
This means they’re protected against dust and
water interfering with satisfactory operation. This
makes them an ideal solution for bathrooms,
laundries, wet or dusty areas.
Wall-mounted Safety Switches
for wet areas (596/56RCD-30)
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Understanding Your
Smoke Alarms
Tragically, each year in Australia there are over 10,000 house fires resulting in
more than 70 deaths, 1,500 injuries and millions of dollars worth of property
damage. These kinds of fires happen all too frequently, and the fact is, they
happen fast. A house can be razed to the ground in less than 15 minutes.
That’s why it’s essential for every home to be fitted with a sufficient number of
appropriate, and suitably placed, mains powered smoke alarms. Standards
mandate the installation of at least one smoke alarm in every home, however
you need to carefully consider whether one is enough. Clipsal recommends
the installation of multiple smoke alarms in your home - the positioning will be
dependant on the your floorplan.
Installing a high-quality smoke alarm ensures peace of mind by offering you
24-hour a day protection for your family and home against fire and smoke.
The early warning that a smoke alarm provides means less chance of major
damage and, more importantly, less chance of lives being lost. It is also worth
talking to your electrician about the merits of interconnecting your smoke
alarms and installing a 756 Isolation Unit to activate lights in case of fire which
assists with warning you of potential danger if the alarm cannot be heard.
Choosing the
Right Smoke Alarm
for added Peace of Mind
Choose high-quality alarms from a reputable supplier
(Clipsal FireTek® recommended).
Install multiple alarms and have them interconnected for
the best protection.
Ensure your alarms are installed by a professional installer.
Choose the correct alarm type for the location. Smoke alarms work
either by optical detection (photoelectric) or by physical process
(ionisation). Photoelectric type smoke alarms are best suited to
bedrooms and lounge and living areas. Ionisation type smoke alarms
are typically installed in hallways, corridors and home offices.
Test alarm operation and clean the unit regularly
(minimum once per month).
Check battery condition regularly
(minimum once per month).
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3. Understanding Your Smoke Alarms
Bucks for Burns
Fifty cents from the sale of every Clipsal Firetek smoke
alarm is contributed to the Julian Burton Burns Trust,
to support their work of alleviating the pain and
suffering of burns patients across Australia.
Julian Burton OAM,
2002 Bali bomb survivor and
2010 finalist Australian of the Year
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Smoke Alarms
Product Range
Smoke Alarm, Photoelectric, Surface Mount
(755PSMA)
Smoke Alarms
A Clipsal FireTek 755 Series Smoke Alarm is a
small investment, yet potentially one of the most
important you will ever make. The 755 Series
offers ionisation and photoelectric models, in
surface-mount and aesthetically appealing
flush-mount designs. Both models offer total
protection in residential or commercial
installations. You should consider installing a
combination of ionisation and photoelectric alarms
in your home, to cater for different types of smoke.
Smoke Alarm, Photoelectric, Flush Mount
(755PFM)
Smoke Alarm, Ionisation, Surface Mount
(755SMA)
Smoke Alarm, Ionisation, Flush Mount
(755FM)
Photoelectric VS Ionisation
When choosing a smoke alarm, it is important to
know that different models use different methods
to detect smoke. There are two main types of
smoke detectors: ionisation, and photoelectric
types. Each is specifically designed to detect
different types of smoke, and give the earliest
possible warning in the event of a fire.
The amount of warning given depends on the
type of combustible material that is burning, and
the type of alarm selected for your home. The
more warning you get, the more time you have
to escape toxic smoke and flames.
Ionisation type alarms respond faster to small
smoke particles, such as those given off by
burning paper, straw, or wood. Photoelectric
alarms respond faster to larger smoke particles,
such as those produced by burning foam, rubber,
plastics and other synthetic materials.
Nowadays, most homes are filled with synthetic
materials. These include nylon found in carpets
and curtains, plastic consumer goods and the
foam rubber found in a lounge chair or mattress
of your bed. Therefore the best detector type for
your home is usually a photoelectric detector type.
For the ultimate protection, a combination of both
ionisation and photoelectric is recommended.
Smoke Alarm Isolation Unit
(756)
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3. Understanding Your Smoke Alarms Product Range
Did you know...
that when you are
asleep you lose your
sense of smell?
In the event of a fire, the smell of smoke will not
wake you. Your life depends on the ability to hear
the audible alarm, which is why you should have
multiple smoke alarms installed in your home, and
they should always be interconnected.
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Ensure Your
Home is Secure
From motion sensors and keyless entry, to home security and surveillance
cameras, Clipsal has the right solution to secure your property and
protect your family. The ideas featured here are not suggested to replace
your other security measures, such as shutters and alarms, they are
sensible, affordable solutions to enhance the measures you may already
have in place.
Clipsal perimeter lighting solutions, such as Clipsal Infrascans®, are a great
deterrent to intruders. Indoor and outdoor models automatically turn lights
on upon detecting movement and off again after a preset time, in offering
the ultimate in hands free convenience, energy efficiency and of course,
added safety!
Whether deterring a potential burglar or allowing you to keep a close eye on
the kids, a Clipsal surveillance camera is an invaluable addition to help keep
your family safe. Why not ask your electrician to link cameras to your TV,
home networking system, the Internet or your smartphone for the ultimate
in remote surveillance.
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4. Ensure Your Home is Secure

Security
Product Range
WS226SSR/3-RG
Sunset Switches
Sunset Switches use a light sensor to switch lights
on when daylight levels drop below the desired
level, and switch lights off once again at sunrise -
automatically adjusting to seasonal changes.
They’re even available with inbuilt timers so you
can program the lights to turn off after a set time.
Clipsal Sunset Switches are perfect for entrance
areas, pathways, garden and car park applications
— lighting the way for a safe welcome home and
deterring would be intruders.
750WPR
754SLR-BK
Infrascan Outdoor Motion Sensors
The original Infrascan was developed by Clipsal,
and remains a popular choice due to its reliability,
ruggedness, simplicity of operation and five-year
warranty. The Infrascan is designed to
conveniently turn lights on automatically when
movement is detected, and then turn them off
after a preset period of time.
The outdoor Infrascan operates under all weather
conditions and features long-range detection with
immunity to false triggering. Infrascans can be
used for garages, driveways, porches and
outdoor living areas. This helps people to safely
make their way to and from a garage or shed at
night, and is ideal for deterring intruders from
entering your property. However you look at it,
Infrascans offer enhanced security, convenience
and energy savings.
5480/420CDA
CCTV Surveillance Cameras
Deter potential burglars or keep an extra eye on
the kids; whether watching them play outdoors
or to observe a sleeping baby. Clipsal
surveillance cameras provide added peace of
mind when it comes to the safety and security of
your family. You can link your Clipsal surveillance
cameras to a home networking system, such as
Clipsal StarServe, enabling you to program a
devoted security channel into the TV, for
complete monitoring of any area of your home
via remote control.
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Residential Safety
and Security Checklist
Choose high quality smoke alarms from a reputable supplier
(Clipsal FireTek ® recommended).
Test your Clipsal Safety Switch on a monthly basis by operating the
inbuilt test function.
Ensure you have more than one smoke alarm installed in your home
and that they are suited to the area in which they are installed.
Ensure all electrical work is carried out by a licensed and qualified
electrical contractor. As tempting as it might be to perform
unauthorised electrical work and minor repairs, it is important to
remember the risk of electrocution. Also be aware that damage from
unauthorised electrical work can also void home insurance policies.
5. Residential Safety and Security Checklist
Fuses and circuit breakers are not Safety Switches. They are
designed to safeguard electrical circuits from overloading to protect
property, not people.
Never use a power tool or appliance that you know is faulty or has a
frayed cord.
Always switch off a power outlet before you plug in or unplug any
power tool or appliance.
Neither Safety Switches or MCBs protect against electrical surges.
To guard against this, surge protection devices are recommended
both in the switchboard and within the home.
Nuisance tripping of the Safety Switch could indicate a possible
earth leakage problem due to faulty wiring or faulty appliance.
Nuisance tripping of the circuit protection could indicate the
possibility of excessive loads on a circuit and additional circuits may
need to be installed from the switchboard to reduce the load.
If your safety switch trips out immediately, or soon after being
reset, then it is highly likely that you have a faulty appliance. You will
need to disconnect all appliances on the protected circuit and
individually test each one until you find the fault.
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CLIPSAL POWERHOUSES
DISPLAY CENTRES Located in HIA Home Ideas Centres*
Adelaide
6/69 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Hilton SA 5033
ph: (08) 8161 0751
Perth
55 Salvado Road
Subiaco WA 6008
ph: (08) 9347 3570
Located in Home Base Expo*
Brisbane
66 Merrivale Street
South Brisbane QLD 4101
ph: (07) 3635 7486
Melbourne
1686 Princess Highway
Oakleigh East VIC 3166
ph: (03) 9207 3200
Melbourne
Building B, Ferntree Business Park
296-310 Ferntree Gully Road
Notting Hill VIC 3149
ph: (03) 9207 3200
Sydney
78 Waterloo Road
Macquarie Park
NSW 2113
ph: (02) 9125 9450
Canberra
28 Collie Street
Fyshwick
ACT 2609
ph: (02) 6285 7300
* The Home Base Expo and
HIA Home Ideas Centres
are open on weekends.
Clipsal Powerhouses and Display Centres are open 9am–5pm Monday to Friday.
Or call one of the following
Selection Centres if you are
located nearby:
Albury
303 North Street
Albury NSW 2640
ph: (02) 6051 2377
Gold Coast
Unit 7, 82-86 Minnie Street
Southport QLD 4215
ph: (07) 3635 7486
Schneider Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd
33-37 Port Wakefield Road, Gepps Cross
South Australia 5094
PO Box 132, Enfield Plaza,
South Australia 5085
National Customer Care Enquiries:
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