North Shore Safety LineGard PGFS-13105 Installation And Testing Procedure

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INSTALLATION AND TESTING
PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT!

THIS DEVICE MUST
QUALIFIED PERSON
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS.
Please read all the information on this sheet.
WARNING
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
device under normal use and it is not intended to
promote activity of elevated risk. Use only within the
specified operating parameters (Failure to do so may
result in bodily injury). Consult a licensed electrician
for assistance on installation and repairs. Do not use
this GFCI if it fails to function as instructed. Never
attempt to tamper with this device. This GFCI should
never be used as a switch to connect or disconnect
power. (Power should be disconnected at main
power feed or by secondary switch located at the
primary feed of GFCI). This GFCI is not an over-
current protection device.
breaker should be used in series at primary power
feed). This GFCI does not provide protection against
shocks caused by holding both circuit conductors.
This GFCI does not provide protection against
electrical shocks generated by the conductors
supplying power to the device. Note: primary feed to
GFCI is live even when GFCI is tripped. (Power
should be disconnected at main service panel
before servicing load side of GFCI.)
Do not use this device to feed power to life
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support apparatus.
To minimize nuisance tripping:
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Do not use on swimming pool
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equipment installed before 1965 NEC
code.
Limit load cable to 250 feet.
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Do not use on electric clothes dryers
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or electric
grounded by Neutral conductor.
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Installation must comply with local and
national electrical codes (NEC).
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Turn power off at the service panel to prevent
serious injuries.
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What is a GFCI?

A GFCI is a device designed to interrupt
power when a ground fault (a current that takes a path
to ground) exceeds a predetermined value. The
interruption of this power is fast in order to prevent
serious injuries.

Why do we need a GFCI?

The human body is conductive to electricity.
However, we were not meant to do so. Electric shocks
can be fatal. Any electrical tool or appliance is a
potential shock hazard especially when used near wet
locations. That's where a GFCI is needed the most
and can save your life. This is why most electrical
codes require GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms,
garages, outdoor outlets, laundry rooms, workshops,
etc..
North Shore Safety's GFCI LineGard will offer such
protection. Its safety scope surpasses its peers to
include open neutral protection (most receptacle type
GFCIs do not sense open neutral condition), fault
indication, and power status.

How does a GFCI operate?

The GFCI constantly monitors the current
balance of the conductors supplying power to the
load. When a ground fault occurs, by a leakage or by
shock, the imbalance of current is sensed and the
GFCI trips when the ground fault exceeds 0.006 Amp.
The tripping action must be within a fraction of a
second to prevent serious injuries.

What a GFCI cannot do:

Will not protect line side.
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Will not protect you when touching two current
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carrying conductors of opposite polarity (GFCI
sees this as a load).
Will not protect you when touching a line of
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another circuit.
Will not detect overcurrent.
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