Gfic Outlet; Ignition Protected Devices - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

GFIC Outlet

Sometimes current in a circuit escapes its normal route
and finds a "ground fault". If that vehicle ends up to be
your body and the current passes through your heart the
results could be deadly.
A ground fault interrupter of GFIC senses this ground
current before a fatal dose can be conducted and in a
fraction of a second cuts the current.
The GFIC device marine speaking is not ignition protected
which means the device can not be installed in the engine
room or the fuel tank area of a gasoline powered boat
because of increased explosion possibilities.
Your vessel has several 120 volt receptacles. A GFIC outlet
is found as the first receptacle in the circuit. By this
placement all 120 volt outlets are protected on the vessel.
You can identify the GFIC primary receptacle by the test
and reset breaker in the center of the device. Check the
GFIC protection monthly. If a problem develops with the
GFIC circuitry call a marine electrician to access the
situation.
The GFIC outlets are especially useful when electrical
equipment is employed such as a drill or in the bathroom
with the use of personal devices such as curlers and hair
dryers. Never use any electrical devices when puddling
water is present to prevent possible shock hazard.
TEST
MONTHLY

Ignition Protected Devices

Many electrical devices in everyday use tend to "arc" or
spark when being used. These include motors, fans,
switches, relays, etc.
Vessels employ many of these same devices but they are
protected from any sparking that may cause the device to
ignite with any vapors such as found in the engine and/or
fuel tank areas.
When replacing any electrical device make sure it is ignition
protected. This means it has been tested and normally the
device is stamped with a marking making it safe to use. Do
not install any electrical device before ensuring it is ignition
protected.
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