Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (Gfci) Receptabcles33; Circuit Breakers - Tiffin Motorhomes GH1 2023 Owner's Manual

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPT (GFCI)
RECEPTABCLES
The TIFFIN GH1 has two 120 VAC GFCI
receptacles (Figure 8-2), which provide greater
protection against inadvertent electrical shocks.
One is located on the PS bench rear and the
other is located on the PS running board rear.
These specialized GFCI receptacles provide
both overload and short-circuit protection for
the user.
All GFCI-protected receptacles are marked as
such, but only one of them may have two
pushbuttons on the receptacle (as shown in the picture). The upper pushbutton is a "test" button which can
be used to assure that the GFCI function is working—all one need do to test this function is to push that
upper button: There will be a momentary "click" and the circuit will be disconnected (i.e., no power is
available at the GFCI-protected receptacles). To reset this GFCI breaker, push the lower button (the
"reset")
These receptacles protect the user from ground faults between an electrically "hot" wire and ground. The GFCI will
not reduce the shock hazard if the short is between a neutral and "hot" wire, or two "hot load" wires. The GFCI
should be tested at least once a month. The 120 VAC electrical system must be "on" for the GFCI to be tested. To
test the GFCI the reset button needs to be pushed in fully before starting the test. Push the test button; this will
cause the reset button to pop out which means that the protected circuits have been disconnected. Push the reset
button back in until a "click" is heard—this will re-activate the protected circuit. If the GFCI is working properly,
the reset button will remain in the "in" position.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS

The circuit breakers and fuses are installed to protect the electrical system of
the TIFFIN GH1 from any overloads. Do not attempt to change the electrical
circuitry or to add appliances yourself.
Please consult an authorized TIFFIN GH1 Motor Homes Dealership or
TIFFIN GH1, incorporated to determine whether any changes you desire are
appropriate and acceptable. Tiffin' qualified staff of electricians can readily
determine whether any changes sought (e.g. solar, radio, amateur radio,
satellite television receiver, personal computer system, and the like) are
possible or not and can advise you on how best to realize these
enhancements.
The circuit breakers are located in the main 120 VAC distribution load
center inside the passenger side bench.
When the circuit breakers are shut down or electrically tripped, they must be manually reset. As
needed, manually reset the circuit breaker or breakers as shown in the accompanying figure.
FIGURE 8-2: GFCI RECEPTICLE
AC POWER
DISTRIBUTION
PANEL
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