Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (Gfci); Gfci Breaker Test; Fuses - Airstream Trade Wind Owner's Manual

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

The GFCI breaker provides reliable overload and
short-circuit protection� GFCI breakers protect against
ground faults and provide additional safety to the
occupants on all outlets/receptacles� A ground fault
occurs when current travels along an unintended path
to ground, possibly through water or a person, which
may result in an electric shock� The GFCI compares
the amount of current going to and returning from
the device plugged into the circuit's outlet/receptacle�
When the amount of current going to the device differs
from the amount returning, the GFCI interrupts the
current within a fraction of a second, removing power
from the circuit, and protecting the user�
Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a
ground current of 5 mA or more� Since most people
can feel as little as 2 mA, a shock may be felt� The
shock should be of such a short duration that the
effects would be reduced, less than what would
normally be a 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 knowing that
electricity can be dangerous when carelessly handled
or used without reasonable caution�
The system incorporates GFCI breakers that
implement an auto-self-test functionality� When turned
off, these breakers require external AC power to be
present before they can be turned back on� If power is
present, and the breaker refuses to stay on, consult an
electrician or certified RV technician.
WARNING
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.
GFCI circuit breakers provide protection only to
the circuit to which it is connected.
2024 Trade Wind

GFCI Breaker Test

Perform this test on the GFCI circuit breaker each
month and record the date�
A
B
1� With handle A in the "ON" position, press PUSH TO
TEST button B�
2� Handle A should move to the TRIP position,
indicating that the GFCI breaker circuit is open�
3� Move handle A to the "OFF" position and back to
the "ON "position to restore power.
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�

Fuses

When blown, the fuses housed in the power center will
be illuminated by a blown-fuse LED indicator to help
determine which fuse needs replacing� The indicator
will only illuminate if the affected circuit remains closed
and/or has a load� For example, suppose a light is
burned-out or the switch to the light is off, resulting in
an open circuit� In this case, the fuse will not illuminate�
NOTICE
Most fuses will require a qualified technician
to access and replace. Contact your dealer or
Airstream Service Center.
Interior
Push To
Test
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