Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (Gfci); Gfci Receptacle - Airstream Classic 2016 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 two HOT load wires.
Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a
ground current of 5 milliamperes or more Since most
people 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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WARNING
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GFCI Receptacle

To properly test GFCI receptacles:
• Push the Reset button located on the GFCI
receptacle first to assure normal GFCI operation.
• 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
• Push the Test button located on the GFCI receptacle
The device should turn off
• 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 improperly) 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
Use the following chart for recording GFCI breaker and
Receptacle tests
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NOTE
If the test/reset buttons are not located on the
GFCI receptacles they will be located inside the
converter box.
Interior
JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
5-17