Installing and Testing
a 8598-DIN
(Contains GFCI Receptacle)
Please read this leaflet
completely before getting started.
DI-000-08598-00A
CAUTION
!
• To prevent severe shock or
electrocution always turn the power
OFF at the service panel before
working with wiring.
• Use this GFCI with copper or copper-
clad wire. Do not use it with aluminum
wire.
• Do not install this GFCI receptacle on
a circuit that powers life support
equipment because if the GFCI trips it
will shut down the equipment.
• For installation in wet locations,
protect the GFCI receptacle with a
weatherproof cover that will keep both
the receptacle and any plugs dry.
• Must be installed in accordance with
national and local electrical codes.
1. What is a GFCI?
A GFCI receptacle is different from
conventional receptacles. In the event of a
ground fault, a GFCI will trip and quickly stop
the flow of electricity to prevent serious injury.
Definition of a ground fault:
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.
A GFCI receptacle does
NOT
protect against
circuit overloads, short circuits, or shocks. For
example, you can still be shocked if you touch
bare wires while standing on a non-conducting
surface, such as a wood floor.
2. 8598-DIN, with GFCI, features:
4. Should you install it?
Installing a 8598-DIN, with GFCI receptacle,
can be more complicated than installing a
conventional receptacle.
Make sure that you:
•
Understand basic wiring principles and
techniques
•
Can interpret wiring diagrams
•
Have circuit wiring experience
•
Are prepared to take a few minutes to test
your work, making sure that you have wired
the 8598-DIN correctly.
5. LINE vs. LOAD
A cable consists of 2 or 3 wires.
Cable
Wires
LINE cable:
Delivers power from the service panel (breaker
panel or fuse box) to the 8598-DIN GFCI. If
there is only one cable entering the electrical
box, it is the LINE cable. This cable should be
connected to the 8598-DIN's LINE-INPUT
terminals only.
LOAD cable:
Delivers power from the 8598-DIN GFCI to
another receptacle in the circuit. This cable
should be connected to the 8598-DIN's
LOAD-OUTPUT terminals only.
6. Turn the power OFF
Plug an electrical device, such as a lamp or
radio, into the receptacle on which you are
working. Turn the lamp or radio ON. Then, go to
the service panel. Find the breaker or fuse that
protects that receptacle. Place the breaker in the
OFF position or completely remove the fuse.
The lamp or radio should turn OFF.
Next, plug in and turn ON the lamp or radio at
the receptacle's other outlet to make sure the
power is OFF at both outlets. If the power is not
OFF, stop work and call an electrician to
complete the installation.
7. Placement in circuit
The GFCI's place in the circuit determines if it
protects other receptacles in the circuit.
Placing the GFCI in position A will also provide
protection to "load side" receptacles B and C.
On the other hand, placing the GFCI in position
C will not provide protection to receptacles A or
B.
FRONT VIEW
GFCI
Receptacle
TEST button:
See step 9
LED
Indicator
RESET
button:
See step 9
LINE
A
B
C
LOAD
Service
Panel
LOAD
LINE
LINE
Line-Input Terminals
Load-Output Terminals
3. Compatible DIN Rail Configurations
DIN 35 Standard Rail
DIN 32 Standard Rail
DIN 35 Low Profile Rail
Compatible DIN Rail Configurations
The 8598-DIN mounts using two DIN clips attached to its back. It will properly mount using
any of the following DIN rail configurations:
Outlet
Outlet
Sample circuit:
RESETRESET
TESTTEST
TEST
MON
THL
Y
FOLLO
W DIRECTION
S
SUIVEZ INSTRUCTION
TEST
MENSUEL
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