PROCEDURE FOR ISOLATION - CERAMIC FUSES (IF IN DOUBT YOU MUST CONSULT A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN)
Ceramic fuses are typically found in older style homes.
Identify if any fuse is deactivated.
Check if there are any fuses currently in the ‘Off’ position, take note of them.
Place a strip of electrical tape over main switch isolator after it is turned ‘Off’.
Apply additional strips of electrical tape over the deactivated fuse and any individual isolator in the ‘Off’ position as a
reminder to leaving it in the ‘Off’ position once the re-activation procedure has been completed.
If you find a fuse plug out of its socket, whilst the main isolator is in the ‘Off’ position, place electrical tape over its
respective switch and one over the fuse socket opening.
DO NOT touch the internal metal fittings.
Place a written note on the main isolator switch or meter box enclosure to advise the power is 'Off'' and WORK IN
PROGRESS is occurring.
Check to ensure the lights and appliances, within the home, previously left on are no longer operating to confirm the
mains power is now isolated.
The original person who placed the isolation tag is the only one who can re-activate the power. Advise occupants of
this requirement.
PROCEDURE FOR ISOLATION CIRCUIT BOARD (IF IN DOUBT YOU MUST CONSULT A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN)
Circuit boards are typically found in modern homes.
Check if there are any switches currently in the ‘Off’ position, take note of them.
Place a strip of electrical tape over main switch isolator after it is turned ‘Off’.
Apply additional strips of electrical tape over any deactivated fuses or individual switches in the ‘Off’ position after
isolating the mains power as a reminder to leave it in the ‘Off’ position once the re-activation procedure has been
completed.
Turn ‘Off’ all individual switches on the circuit board.
Place a written note on the switches or meter box enclosure to advise the power is 'Off'' and work in progress is
occurring.
Check to ensure the lights and appliances within the home previously left on are no longer operating to confirm the
mains power is now isolated.
The originator that placed the isolation tag is the only one who can re-activate the power.
REACTIVATING THE POWER
After the completion of the installation, switch the mains power to the ‘On’ position (for ceramic fuse board), but for a
circuit board, switch the main power ‘On’ and then each individual power isolator on one at a time. The taped switches
in the ‘Off’ position should stay switched ‘Off’.
WARNING: If you cannot reconnect power please ensure you seek assistance from a qualified electrician.