PGT-61-164 SureTest Circuit Analyzer
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IV.
GFCI Test Button
Depressing this button displays the GFCI main menu. Two
tests can be performed in this menu:
GFCI
and
EPD
. The
GFCI tests
G
round
F
ault
C
ircuit
I
nterrupting devices by
faulting 6-9mA from hot-to-ground per UL-1436. The
EPD
tests those breakers, which
have an
E
quipment
P
rotective
D
evice feature that trips the breaker if a ground fault of
greater than 30mA is detected. Pressing the side arrow button (
→
) navigates between
these two sets. Once the desired test is highlighted, depress the GFCI test button on the
keypad to activate the test.
V. Testing
Procedure
Wiring Verification
Immediately after being inserted into a receptacle, the SureTest
displays the IDEAL logo while it performs a battery of tests. The
first test result displayed is the wiring condition. The SureTest
checks for the following conditions and indicates the test result on
the display.
Wiring Condition
Display Indication
H
G
N
Correct Wiring
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No Ground
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●
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Polarity Reversal
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Open/Hot Neutral
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●
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False Ground
If the wiring condition is other than normal, the SureTest is limited on its measurements that can
be performed. If a no ground condition exists, only the line voltage and voltage drop
measurement are available. In a hot/ground reversal, open neutral or open hot condition, the
unit will not have any power so the display will be blank.
Notes:
1) Will not detect two hot wires in a circuit.
2) Will not detect a combination of defects.
3) Will not detect reversal of grounded and grounding conductors.
False Ground Indication
NEC article 250-23(a) only allows for a neutral to ground bond to occur at the main panel. The
SureTest suggests any improper neutral-to-ground bonds within 15-20 feet upstream (towards
the panel) of the tester. If this bond improperly occurs in the branch circuit through a bootleg
ground via a jumper wire at the outlet device or inadvertent contact of the ground wire to the
neutral connection, the SureTest indicates a false ground condition. Note that if the SureTest is
within 15-20 feet of the main panel, the unit will indicate a false ground condition on a properly
wired circuit due to its close proximity to the proper ground-neutral bond in the main panel.
Legend
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On
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Off
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Flashing