Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter; Gfci Receptacle - Airstream Sport 2017 Owner's Manual

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Most states require trailers with exterior 110-volt
receptacles and receptacles close to a water sources,
such as a faucet, to have a ground fault-circuit
interrupter� When properly installed, the GFCI circuit
breaker provides reliable overload and short-circuit
protection, plus protection from ground faults that might
result from contact with a HOT load wire and ground�
The GFCI circuit breaker will NOT reduce shock
hazard if contact is made between a HOT load wire
and a neutral wire or 2 HOT load wires.
Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a
ground current of 5 milliamperes or more� Since most
persons can feel as little as 2 milliamperes, a distinct
shock may be felt if the need for protection exists�
However, the shock should be of such short duration
that the effects would be reduced to less than the
normally dangerous level� However, persons with acute
heart problems or other conditions that can make a
person particularly susceptible to electric shock may
still be seriously injured�
While the GFCI circuit breaker affords a high degree of
protection, there is no substitute for the knowledge that
electricity can be dangerous when carelessly handled
or used without reasonable caution�
The GFCI circuit breaker provides protection only
to the circuit to which it is connected. It does NOT
provide protection to any other circuit.
GFCI(s) are proven lifesavers, however, consumers
need to take a few minutes each month to perform this
simple test� By taking action, you can help protect your
family from the risk of electric shock�
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GFCI Receptacle

To properly test GFCI receptacles:
1� Push the Reset button located on the GFCI
receptacle first to assure normal GFCI operation.
2� Plug a device, such as a night light, with an ON/
OFF switch into the GFCI receptacle and turn the
product to the ON position�
3� Push the Test button located on the GFCI
receptacle� The device should turn off�
4� Push the Reset button, again� The device should
come on again�
If the device remains on when the Test button is
pushed, the GFCI is not working properly or has been
incorrectly installed (wired wrong)� If your GFCI is not
working properly, call a qualified, certified electrician
who can assess the situation, rewire the GFCI if
necessary, or replace the unit�
NOTE
If the test/reset buttons are not located on the
GFCI receptacles they will be located inside the
converter box.
Use the following chart for recording GFCI breaker and
Receptacle tests�
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Interior
JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
5-11