Should Safety Switch Be on or off?
The Safety Switch Should Immediately Trip to the 'Off' Position. You Will Then Need to Return the Switch to the 'On' Position. If Your Safety Switch Does Not...
The safety switch should immediately trip to the 'off' position. You will then need to return the switch to the 'on' position. If your safety switch does not trip to the 'off' position after you have pressed the 'test' button, turn off the power immediately and call a licensed electrician.
What does it mean when safety switch goes off?
Your safety switch or RCD (residual current device) is likely located in your fuse box or switchboard. If the switch is on 'OFF', this means it has tripped. Some new systems will only click off half way when they trip, therefore take a good look to see what your safety switch is doing.
What position should safety switch be in?
When looking for the safety switch that has been affected, you should find it in the off position also known as the "O" position. If you cannot find any devices in the "O" position, you may have a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
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