Airstream 2017 Interstate Owner's Manual page 50

Interior
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Most states require touring coach's with exterior
120-volt receptacles and receptacles close to a water
sources, such as a faucet, to have a GFCI� 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�
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 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�
GFCIs 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�
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.
The GFCI circuit breaker provides protection only
to the circuit to which it is connected. It does NOT
provide protection to any other circuit.
Use the following chart for recording GFCI breaker and
receptacle tests�
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
5-16
WARNING
WARNING
JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
GFCI Receptacle Test
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 and a red light should
illuminate, indicating the GCFI is tripped�
• 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�
If the test/reset buttons are not located on the GFCI
receptacles they will be located inside the power
GFCI Breaker Test
Perform this test on the GFI circuit breaker each month
and record the date�
DEC
1� With handle B in "ON" position, press PUSH TO
TEST button A�
2� Handle B should move to TRIP position, indicating
that GFCI breaker has opened the circuit�
3� To restore power move handle B to "OFF" and then
to "ON"�
NOTE
center.
A
B
Push To
Test
2017 Interstate