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DeskPod™
Technical
DeskPod™
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.
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).
30
120
35
55 55 55 55
Nominal length (L) = 405
31
l
Fixing Centres
L
50
67
Dimensions in mm
Screw fixing pitch (/)
= Nominal length (L) - 17mm
E.g. DP P4010 =
(405 - 17)
mm = 388mm
b
(
Bracket extended)
/
Bracket retracted (B)/
Feature benefits
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Custom designed and versatile to suit all requirements
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Choice of factory fitted multi-positional 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
General
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
Ackermann can supply desk modules that may be used in installations
complying to BS 6396.
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:
Up to 4 sockets
Individually fused at 5A max.
Alternatively use a single 5A protection
device to protect all sockets
BS 1363-1
plug
Up to 6 sockets
Individually fused at 3.15A max.
Alternatively use a single 3A protection
device to protect all sockets
BS 1363-1
plug
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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.
3.15
A and 5A
3.5
A & 5A fuses 5x20mm to BSEN60127-2:2003 time lag, high
breaking current