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FLOOR SYSTEMS
RAISED
For a full range of corresponding products,
see pages 395-401 in the product selector.
Standards and Approvals
The DeskPod
TM
range is designed & tested to
BS 5733 (General requirements for electrical
accessories). The sockets are designed and
tested to BS 1363 Part 2 (Specification for 13A
switched and unswitched socket-outlets).
DeskPod
TM
is designed to be used in electrical
installations to BS 7671 and, with certain
restrictions, in installations complying with
BS 6396. Further information regarding BS 6396
is given below.
BS 6396:2002: Electrical systems in office
furniture and office screens – specification
MK can supply desk modules that may be used
in installations complying to BS 6396.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
MATERIALS
MAIN HOUSING
Anodised aluminium extrusion.
MOULDINGS
High impact, flame retardant grade of polycarbonate.
INTERNAL WIRING
Single cables insulated in low smoke, low fume grade
of material to BS 7211.
POWER LEADS
Multicore flexible cable to BS 6500. Insulation PVC
(low smoke and fume available on request).
FEATURE BENEFITS
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Custom designed and versatile to suit all
requirements
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Choice of factory fitted sockets
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Ease of installation – available with pre-wired
tap-offs
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Breadth and flexibility of range to suit all
specifications
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Manufactured from anodised aluminium and
polycarbonate – chemical, colour fade, impact
resistant and flame retardent
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Quality, reliability and safety come as standard
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Provision of RCD protection supports
compliance with the 17th Edition Wiring
Regulations
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5 year guarantee
DeskPod™ Technical
DeskPod
™
General
The following restrictions are placed on these desk modules:
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Maximum current rating = 13A and maximum voltage rating = 250V ac
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The supply cord must connect to the permanent electrical installation via a
standard 13A plug to BS 1363-1
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All sockets, connected to a single supply, must be protected as follows:
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No more than six sockets can be connected to a single supply
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No single item of equipment having a rated voltage greater than 250V and rated
current greater than 5A must be connected to the desk module
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The desk module must be connected to an electrical supply that has a protective
(Earth) conductor
The completed installation must be inspected and tested for:
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Continuity and polarity of the conductors
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Insulation resistance
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Earth continuity
Details of the tests are given in the installation instructions. These tests must be
carried out whenever the system is reconfigured.
It is recommended that the installation is periodically maintained, inspected and tested.
For full details of the requirements for the rest of the installation refer to BS 6396.
Dimensions
The nominal length of each configuration can be estimated using the dimensions
shown in the custom design section of this brochure. eg: Part number DP P4010.
3.15A and 5A
3.15A & 5A fuses 5x20mm to BS EN 60127-2:2003
time lag, high breaking current