Mains inlet socket wiring
When wiring up your full conversion system, part of the job would be to wire up the inlet socket, this article gives a guide on how to wire each type of socket we supply.
There are two different types of socket, but the wiring would always be in the same configuration as per the annotated drawing below.
As with all electrics, please have the install checked and certified by a qualified person. If you are unsure on any part, please have the work carried out by a qualified person.
Before carrying out any work on any electrical system, please ensure it is isolated and not connected.
The method
Surface mounted inlet socket
Bring the cable to your desired inlet socket mounting location, ensuring it's clipped securely along the way (every 250mm horizontally, or 400mm vertically). Leave the last one or two clips off to give you enough flexibility to mount the socket.
If the socket it being mounted in an area where it may be subject to the elements, it's recommended that you bring the cable though the breakout on the base of the socket and then seal the socket to the mounting surface, this is the best way to ensure that no water can get to the electrical contacts. If it's being mounted inside, you can run the cable through the blanking cap on the rear of the socket.
In either case, locate and drill the holes for the two mounting screws. Now unscrew the silver screw on the top of the housing it will then slide apart and you'll be able to see the electrical screw terminals. At this stage trim your cable to the correct length and then strip back 70mm of the outer insulation (being careful not to damage the insulation of the inner cores at all). From here you can either strip back around 8mm of each inner core's insulation, twist the copper strands securely (this will give the screw more contact and ensure a clean connection), then screw them into the terminals as per the colour coded diagram above. Or you can crimp some ferrules over the wire (not supplied) and then screw them in place, this is a popular method, but we feel the direct cable contact is more secure.
Once the socket is wired, then slide the cover back over, and secure using the screw on the top casing.
Now you can place the last couple of cable clips on the wire to make sure it is securely fixed and away from any environmental disturbances or moving parts.
Finally, have your work checked by a qualified person.
Flush mounted inlet socket
Bring the cable to your desired inlet socket mounting location, ensuring it's clipped securely along the way (every 250mm horizontally, or 400mm vertically). Leave the last one or two clips off to give you enough flexibility to mount the socket.
Using the gasket on the back of the socket, mark the main hole in the location of your choice, ensuring it's as flat as possible to give you the best chance of a good seal. Also mark the screw holes.
Cut the main hole, ensuring you don't leave any sharp edges, then treat the bare metal to prevent any future corrosion. Repeat this for the screw holes. This is the best time to prepare the surface according to the instructions supplied with your chosen sealant.
This socket wires from the back, but it can be best to have enough spare cable to wire the socket with the cable coming out of the hole and then push the socket in and fit it in place.
Remove the rear cover on the inlet socket, then strip back 70mm of the outer insulation (being careful not to damage the insulation of the inner cores at all). From here you can either strip back around 8mm of each inner core's insulation, twist the copper strands securely (this will give the screw more contact and ensure a clean connection), then screw them into the terminals as per the colour coded diagram above. Or you can crimp some ferrules over the wire (not supplied) and then screw them in place, this is a popular method, but we feel the direct cable contact is more secure.
Once the socket is wired, then re-attach the rear cover. Apply your chosen sealant around the hole and gasket, then mount the socket into the side of the van with both sealant and screws/bolts.
Now you can place the last couple of cable clips on the wire to make sure it is securely fixed and away from any environmental disturbances or moving parts.
Finally, have your work checked by a qualified person.