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WIRING ACCESSORIES AND SINGLE PHASE DISTRIBUTION
PG00400018U – March 2012
Product overview
PREMERA wiring accessories
1.1
COPA clip-on plate range
Eaton’s COPA range is strengthened with the
introduction of the PREMERA mix range.
Includes new modular plate options up to 24 gang
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Plates available in decorative plastic finishes
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and high quality metal finishes
Plates can be affixed by either clip-on or screw on
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option depending on the clients’ requirements
The following key aspects need to be considered to
comply with Part M – Building Regulations.
Eaton’s clip-on plate accessory range provides a very
easy way to meet the requirements under the Electrical
Installations section for switches, outlets and controls.
Design considerations – Part M:
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Controls that
contrast visually with their surroundings are more convenient for
visually impaired people
, as are light switches that are activated by a large push pad.
Eaton’s solutions:
A range of 10 standard colours/finishes will ensure a suitable
contrast is maintained between wall and plate switch/socket.
It is recommended that a 30-point difference in the light reflective
value (LRV) be achieved between the two surfaces. The LRV scale
runs from 0, which is a perfectly absorbing surface that could
be assumed to be totally black, up to 100, which is a perfectly
reflective surface that could be considered to be the perfect white.
With COPA, the switch/socket plate colour can be left to the
last minute due to its simple clip-on facility. This allows for
late confirmation or unknown wall colour. It also avoids any
damage to the front plate during wall preparation/painting.
Choice of 10 contrasting colour/finish plates.
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Final colour of plate can be left to the last minute and
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clipped on once the wall surround colour is known.
Design considerations – Part M:
4.28
Controls that contrast visually with their surroundings are more convenient for visually
impaired people,
as are light switches that are activated by a large push pad
.
Eaton’s solutions:
A comprehensive range of broad rocker switches with
contrasting coverplates is available including:
1 and 2 gang large rocker 2 way switches
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Intermediate switches
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Double pole switches
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Push switches
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Light ReflectiveValue (LRV) plate guide
Plate finish
Approx. LRV
BM
BLACK MATT
26
GY
GREY
39
BL
BLUE METALLIC
59
SB
SATIN BRONZE
62
SV
SILVER METALLIC
65
SS
STAINLESS STEEL
70
GL
GOLD METALLIC
77
HP
HIGHLY POLISHED
82
PB
POLISHED BRASS
83
WH
WHITE
89
Design considerations – Part M:
4.29
It is also an advantage if individual switches on panels and
on multiple socket outlets are well separated
, or in the form of large
touch plates, to avoid the inadvertent selection of an adjacent control by
visually impaired people and individuals with limited dexterity.
Eaton’s solutions:
Eaton offers a comprehensive range of sockets with
outboard (separated) rockers. Coloured plates can
be selected to provide suitable visual contrast.
In Summary:
Eaton’s clip-on plate accessory range offers simple solutions;
Broad rocker range throughout the range finishes.
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Outboard rockers on sockets.
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Contrasting clip-on plates for all products.
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