Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (Gfci) - Honda EB5000X Owner's Manual

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Receptacle
m Using the generator in rain, snow or near water can lead
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to death from electric shock. Keep the generator dry.
All of the 20 ampere 120 volt receptacles on the generator are protected by
a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for protection against the hazards
of ground fault currents. Examples of ground fault current is the current which
would flow through a person who is using an appliance with faulty insulation
and, at the same time, is in contact with an electrical ground such as a
plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.
The ground fault circuit interrupter will not protect against short circuits or
overloads. The circuit breaker in the control panel which supplies power to
the circuit provides that protection (refer to circuit breaker on page 14).
The ground fault circuit interrupter can be identified by the TEST and RESET
buttons. The receptacles on the GFCI are all tested with the TEST and
RESET buttons.
TEST BUTTON: To test, depress the "TEST" button (see page 16).
RESET BUTTON:
To restore power, depress the "RESET" button (see
page 17).
Performthis test monthly to ensure properoperation ofthe GFCIR. If the
generator is stored outdoors, unprotected form the weather, test the GFCl
receptacle before each use. Record your test on the GFCI test card
provided on the fuel tank.
TEST BUlTON
RESET BUTTON
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