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GFCI Protection
Each coach has a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection
receptacle installed into the circuitry. In the event of a ground fault, a
GFCI will trip and quickly stop the flow of electricity to prevent serious
injury.
Ground fault causes are from reverse polarity, faulty insulation, using a
2-wire extension cord, moisture and earth ground.
Sometimes you may find this GFCI is in the circuit breaker in the
distribution box.
Instead of following its normal safe path, electricity passes through a
person’s body to reach the ground. For example, a defective appliance
can cause a ground fault.
The third “round” pin on the receptacle is very important for this safety
device to function correctly. NEVER cut off this pin. When using an
appliance in the receptacle without this provision, use an adapter with a
pigtail to be attached to the receptacle box to complete the circuit.
This GFCI receptacle will not protect against short-circuits or overloads.
The circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel which supplies power to
the circuit provides this protection.
Incoming polarity is extremely important. You should be certain that the
polarity of the external power is not reversed, in order to avoid harm to
appliances and personal electrical shock. Polarity testers may be
purchased in most electrical and hardware stores with the GFCI tester
built in.
During use of the recreational vehicle it is suggested to test this
receptacle once per month. To test, press the “TEST” button in. The
“RESET” button should pop out. Power should now be turned off at this
receptacle and any receptacles down line. To restore power, push, then
release the “RESET” button.
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