Resetting and Testing GFCIs
(continued)
GFCIs have Test and Reset buttons located on the receptacles. To reset
the GFCI after it has tripped, press the Reset button.
Resetting a GFCI allows electricity to flow again to the receptacle.
Test each GFCI circuit once every week:
1. Press the Test button. If the GFCI is operating normally, this cuts
the electricity to the receptacle on the GFCI.
2. Plug a lamp or other AC powered device into the receptacle then
turn on the device. The device should
not operate.
If the receptacle still has power after the Test button is pressed, do
not use that receptacle. Contact a qualified electrician to make the
appropriate repairs.
3. Reset the GFCI to restore power to the receptacle.
Any electrical shock from the AC electrical system, even through a GFCI receptacle,
can cause death or serious injury. Always seek immediate medical attention after
receiving such a shock.
Electrical Loads
When operating AC powered devices through your boat’s AC electrical
system, be aware that each device exerts a “load” on the system. This load
is equal to the amount of current (amps) that the device draws from the AC
electrical system. The AC electrical system, has a maximum total load that it
can handle. Each Line circuit has an electrical load capacity of 50 amps.
If the total load on the circuit exceeds the circuit’s capacity, the breaker for
that circuit trips. This means that the devices operating from the circuit are
drawing too much current.
Do not overload the electrical circuits. If an excessive load trips a circuit breaker,
turn off all devices connected to the circuit, then switch the breaker back ON.
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