Leviton smartlockpro GFCI Leaflet

• To prevent severe shock or electrocution
always turn the power OFF at the service
panel before working with wiring.
• Use this GFCI with copper or copper-clad
wire. Do not use it
Installing and
with aluminum wire.
Testing a GFCI
• Do not install this GFCI receptacle on a
circuit that powers life support equipment
Receptacle
because if the GFCI trips it will shut down
the equipment.
• For installation in damp or wet locations,
the GFCI receptacle must be Listed and
marked as Weather Resistant (WR)
Please read this leaflet
• For installation in wet locations, protect
completely before getting started.
the GFCI receptacle with a cover plate or
outlet box hood suitable for wet locations
that will keep both the receptacle and plug
face dry.
• Must be installed in accordance with
national and local electric codes.
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3. Should you install it? 4. LINE vs. LOAD
Installing a GFCI receptacle can be more A cable consists of 2 or 3 wires.
complicated than installing a conventional
receptacle.
Make sure that you:
• Understand basic wiring principles and
techniques
LINE cable:
Delivers power from the service panel (breaker
• Can interpret wiring diagrams
panel or fuse box) to the GFCI. If there is only
one cable entering the electrical box, it is the
• Have circuit wiring experience
LINE cable. This cable should be connected to
the GFCI's LINE terminals only.
• Are prepared to take a few minutes to test
your work, making sure that you have wired
LOAD cable:
the GFCI receptacle correctly
Delivers power from the GFCI to another
receptacle in the circuit. This cable should be
connected to the GFCI's LOAD terminals only.
The LOAD terminals are under the yellow
sticker. DO NOT remove the sticker at this time.
1. What is a GFCI?
! CAUTION
A GFCI receptacle is different from
conventional receptacles. In the event of a
ground fault, a GFCI will trip and quickly stop
the flow of electricity to prevent serious injury.
Definition of a ground fault:
Instead of following its normal safe path,
electricity passes through a person's body to
reach the ground. For example, a defective
appliance can cause a ground fault.
A GFCI receptacle does NOT protect against
circuit overloads, short circuits, or shocks. For
example, you can still be shocked if you touch
bare wires while standing on a non-conducting
surface, such as a wood floor.
NOTE:
GFCI's contain a lockout feature that will
prevent RESET if:
• There is no power being supplied to
the GFCI.
• The GFCI is miswired due to reversal of
the LINE and LOAD leads.
• The GFCI cannot pass its internal test,
indicating that it may not be able to provide
protection in the event of a ground fault.
5. Turn the power OFF
Plug an electrical device, such as a lamp or
radio, into the receptacle on which you are
working. Turn the lamp or radio ON. Then, go
Cable Wires
to the service panel. Find the breaker or fuse
that protects that receptacle. Place the breaker
in the OFF position or completely remove the
fuse. The lamp or radio must turn OFF.
Next, plug in and turn ON the lamp or radio at
the receptacle's other outlet to make sure the
power is OFF at both outlets. If the power is not
OFF, stop work and call an electrician to
complete the installation.
2. The GFCI's features
FRONT VIEW
LINE
Receptacle
Hot terminal
(Brass or Black):
RESET
Connection for
button:
the LINE cable's
See step 8 Outlet
black wire
Guidelight
sensor
LOAD
RESET
Hot terminal (Brass or Black):
Guidelight Guidelight
Connection for the LOAD
TEST
cable's black wire
TEST
Outlet
button:
A yellow sticker
See step 8
covers the LOAD
terminals. DO NOT
remove the sticker
Self-Ground
at this time.
Clip
White/
Red
Mounting Status
Bracket Indicator
LED
6. Identify cables/wires
Procedure: box with two (2) cables (4-6 wires):
(a) Detach one cable's white wire and hot
Important:
wires from the receptacle and cap each
DO NOT install the GFCI receptacle in an
one separately with a wire connector.
electrical box containing (a) more than four (4)
Make sure that they are from the same
wires (not including the grounding wires) or
cable.
(b) cables with more than two (2) wires (not
including the grounding wire). Contact a
(b) Re-install the receptacle in the electrical
qualified electrician if either (a) or (b) are true.
box, attach faceplate, then turn the power
ON at the service panel.
If you are replacing an old receptacle, pull it out
of the electrical box without disconnecting the
(c) Determine if power is flowing to the
wires.
receptacle. If so, the capped wires are the
LOAD wires. If not, the capped wires are
• If you see one cable (2-3 wires), it is the
the LINE wires.
LINE cable. The receptacle is probably in
position C (see diagram to the right).
(d) Turn the power OFF at the service panel,
Remove the receptacle and go to step 7A.
label the LINE and LOAD wires, then
remove the receptacle.
• If you see two cables (4-6 wires), the
receptacle is probably in position A or B
(e) Go to step 7B.
(see diagram to the right). Follow steps a-e
of the procedure to the right.
BACK VIEW
Screw (terminal) colors:
*
Back wire
Silver = WHITE terminals
Brass or Black = HOT terminals
LINE
White terminal (Silver):
Connection for the LINE
cable's white wire
LINE
LIGNE
LOAD
White terminal (Silver):
Connection for the LOAD
cable's white wire
LOAD
CHARGE
Placement in circuit:
The GFCI's place in the circuit determines if
it protects other receptacles in the circuit.
Sample circuit:
A
LINE LINE
Service
Panel
LOAD LOAD
Placing the GFCI in position A will also
provide protection to "load side"
receptacles B and C. On the other hand,
placing the GFCI in position C will not
provide protection to receptacles A or B.
Remember that receptacles A, B, and C
can be in different rooms.
B C
LINE