Gfci - Champion 100111 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

GfCI

Your generator is equipped with two (2) Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) duplexes. In the event of a
ground fault, a GFCI trips automatically to stop the
flow of electricity and prevent serious injury. The green
indicating light on the receptacle will also turn off. Press
the reset button located on the front of the receptacle to
restore flow of electricity. (A) The green indicating light
will also turn back on. GFCI does not protect against
circuit overloads.
A
To ensure proper operation of the GFCI duplex, perform
this test monthly:
1. With the generator running, plug a lamp into the
GFCI receptacle. Turn the lamp on.
2. Press the "Test" button located on the front of
the receptacle to trip the device. (A) This should
immediately stop the flow of electricity and shut off
the lamp. If the electricity is not stopped, do not use
this receptacle until is has been serviced or replaced.
3. Press the "Reset" button located on the front of the
receptacle to restore the flow of electricity. If the
indicator light does not go out and come back on or
if the GFCI cannot be reset then it must be replaced.
WARNING
For the GFCI receptacles to work properly the neutral wire
must be bonded to ground or to the generator frame. Your
Champion generator comes with the neutral wire already
bonded to the frame. If the bonding wire is removed then
the GFCI receptacles will no longer function as designed.
If the neutral bonding wire is removed to accommodate
a transfer switch installation for connection to a house
or building, then the transfer switch must not switch off
the neutral connection to ground within the building.
Champion Power Equipment recommends that you consult
with a licensed, local electrician. Due to the variety of
local codes, we cannot specifically advise you regarding
modifications to the wiring of your portable generator.
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