New fan isolator switch - different markings

[mik]

Just joined for help - hello all

I am NOT an electrician, but I am able to switch off the supply to change light switches and plug whatever was in L1, L2 or Common into the new switch.

I bought a new chrome fan isolator switch today to replace a nasty plastic one however, and the markings aren’t the same. So I am stumped.

The current switch has L1, L2 and Neutral, with the earth not wired (I know I will need to add the earth to the chrome switch).

The new switch however has 3 terminals marked L1, 3 marked LCom, and 3 blanked off L2 terminals.

Have I bought the wrong thing, or can someone knowledgeable map the original to the new for me?

Much appreciated!

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[Silly Sausage]

How right you are Sir.
Having already scanned Table 537.4 earlier today, I looked this one up. It is a functional switch - not an isolator.

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Someone posted this earlier today: Excel 3 Pole Fused Fan Isolator Switch - White | QVS Direct - https://www.qvsdirect.com/excel-3-pole-fused-fan-isolator-switch-white?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvXeBRDDARIsAC38TP5ZRzR4QHnsjOkHbN-H4zGAlR_Lztn6jQwh60_k3q3bWmrIeq71GHkaAhbjEALw_wcB

See the specs: Fan Isolator Switch Module – BS EN 60669-1

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[TJ Anderson]

The existing one is BS EN 60669 too

 

[TJ Anderson]

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[Toneyz]

You must have got installation instruction with the switch maybe you could post up as the terminal markings are giving members some doubt.

 

[littlespark]

It’s the right switch. It is just a little confusing that the back has been repurposed from another type of switch.
I bet their 1 gang 1 way switches have the same back on them as a 2 way but with L2 blanked off.

 

[Dave OCD]

The function with be no different from any other '3 pole fan isolator' as it will provide isolation on all 3 conductors in the off position.

 

[westward10]

Except for the terminal identification it is all wrong.

 

[mik]

No destruction manuals supplied with the switch unfortunately, but all wired in now (including earth!) and working as expected. The reversed terminal on the centre pole was indeed a bit confusing.

Thank you all for your help guys!

 

[Toneyz]

No destruction manuals supplied with the switch unfortunately, but all wired in now (including earth!) and working as expected. The reversed terminal on the centre pole was indeed a bit confusing.

Thank you all for your help guys!

Sorry don't believe that for one moment every switch/socket you get has installation instructions with it or should have.

 

[Baddegg]

Sorry don't believe that for one moment every switch/socket you get has installation instructions with it or should have.

Depends where the op got it Anthony.........

 

[mik]

Bought on ebay. It arrived 6hrs after I ordered it in Amazon packaging though.

 

[Toneyz]

Bought on ebay. It arrived 6hrs after I ordered it in Amazon packaging though.

What make is it?

 

[mik]

AET. CLICK HERE

 

[ipf]

What make is it?

Same here. They've not designed a proper three pole isolator, whoever put it together. Three separate switches, one upside down, controlled via one rocker, is asking for problems with DIY experts. At least the OP is asking.

 

[Toneyz]

AET. CLICK HERE

Never heard of that make before does it have any B.S No. on it etc.