Kambrook Kd18 4 Switched Outlets Powerstrip Disassembly Repair Guide

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Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

                          10 minutes            

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              This is a switched-outlet powerstrip               

• Before you begin, be sure to unplug the power strip.
• This is a powerstrip used in Australia but the principle should be the same everywhere

Before you begin, be sure to unplug the power strip.

This is a powerstrip used in Australia but the principle should be the same everywhere

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Step 2

              Remove screws from backplate               

• Remove the two screws securing the back plate.

Remove the two screws securing the back plate.

Step 3

              Remove screws holding the assembly in the box               

• After removing the backplate, remove the four screws that secures the internal assembly to the box.

After removing the backplate, remove the four screws that secures the internal assembly to the box.

Step 4

              Remove the internal assembly from the box               

• The disassembled powerstrip. The rocker switches are in the section removed from the box. In the box, there are spring-loaded covers where the appliance power plugs are inserted. These covers prevent dirt entering the box.

The disassembled powerstrip. The rocker switches are in the section removed from the box. In the box, there are spring-loaded covers where the appliance power plugs are inserted. These covers prevent dirt entering the box.

Step 5

              Free up the rocker switches               

• Spray a very small amount of WD40 into the rocker mechanism of each switch. Then manipulate the switches until they move freely.

Spray a very small amount of WD40 into the rocker mechanism of each switch. Then manipulate the switches until they move freely.

Step 6

              Cover plate springs can be rusty.               

• Each cover plate has a small spring, these can be rusty which will prevent the covers moving, thereby preventing the insertion of an appliance plug.

Each cover plate has a small spring, these can be rusty which will prevent the covers moving, thereby preventing the insertion of an appliance plug.

Step 7

              Free up the plug covers.               

• Spray a small amount of WD40 onto the springs, then manipulate the covers until they move freely.

Spray a small amount of WD40 onto the springs, then manipulate the covers until they move freely.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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