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ELECTRICAL
Airstream installs a ground fault circuit interrupter to protect several outlets on
the trailer.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.
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Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a ground current of 5 mil-
liamperes 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 care-
lessly handled or used without reasonable caution.
Difference in
current
when ground
fault exists
Warning
: The GFCI circuit breaker provides protection only to
the circuit to which it is connected. It does NOT provide protection to any
other circuit.
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Positive Buss Bar
ON
TRIP
OFF
Neutral
PUSH
Buss Bar
TO
TEST
Black-Hot Lead
White-Neutral to load
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