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Wiring Device-Kellems
Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware)
185 Plains Road
Milford, CT 06460-8897
(203) 882-4800
CIR
CIR
CIR
CIR
CIRCUIT GU
CUIT GU
CUIT GU
CUIT GU
CUIT GUARD®
ARD®
ARD®
ARD®
ARD®
GR
GR
GR
GR
GROUND F
OUND F
OUND F
OUND F
OUND FA
A
A
A
AUL
UL
UL
UL
ULT CIR
T CIR
T CIR
T CIR
T CIRCUIT INTERR
CUIT INTERR
CUIT INTERR
CUIT INTERR
CUIT INTERRUPT
UPT
UPT
UPT
UPTOR (GFCI)
OR (GFCI)
OR (GFCI)
OR (GFCI)
OR (GFCI)
PD1978
(Sheet 1 of 3 Page 1)
5/03
PRINTED IN USA
Installation, Testing and Operating Instructions
NOTICE: BEFORE USING READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY. TO BE
INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES AND THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN OR EXPLOSION.
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLING. NEVER WIRE ENERGIZED
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SEVERE
SHOCK, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a safety device under
normal use and is not intended to promote activity of elevated risk.
Do not use this GFCI if it fails to function as instructed. Never attempt to
tamper with this device. This GFCI should never be used as a switch to
connect or disconnect power. (Power should be disconnected at main
power feed or by a secondary switch located at the primary feed of GFCI).
This GFCI is not an over current protection device. (An appropriate
current breaker should be used in series at primary power feed).
WARNING: A GFCI cannot do the following: protect line side, protect
individual when touching two current carrying conductors of opposite
polarity, protect individual when touching a line of another circuit and
cannot detect over current.
Notice: Primary feed to GFCI is live even when GFCI is tripped. SEE
“CAUTION”.
Do not use this device to feed power to Life Support apparatus.
To minimize nuisance tripping; do not use this device on swimming pool
equipment installed prior to 1965 NEC code, limit load cable to 250 feet
and do not use on electric dryers and ranges with frames grounded by
Neutral conductor.
NOTICE: A GFCI is a device designed to interrupt power when a ground
fault exceeds a predetermined value. The interruption of power is fast in
order to prevent injuries. The human body is conductive to electricity.
Any electrical apparatus is a potential shock hazard when used near wet
locations.
Most electrical codes require GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms,
garages, outdoor outlets, laundry rooms, workshops etc.
The GFCI constantly monitors the current balance of the conductors
supplying power to the load. When a ground fault occurs, by leakage or
by shock, the imbalance of current is sensed and the GFCI trips when
the ground fault exceeds 0.006 Amp.
WIRING PROCEDURE for “portable” and “permanent” installations: 1.
Read all instructions and device labels. 2. Identify features and wires
(see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2). 3. Identify Line and Load wires. 4. Verify rating of
the device to match field rating. 5. Strip wires to recommended length. 6.
Choose wiring application and connect wires according to Fig 1 (“portable”
unit applications) or Fig. 2 (“permanent” unit applications). For
“permanent” installation only: 7. Disconnect power at main panel. 8. Feed
wires into junction box through appropriate opening and secure cable or
conduit end of GFCI to junction box. 9. Secure GFCI box to mounting
panel. 10. Install covers.
Wiring Portable Units series GFP (Fig. 1)
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120/240VAC, 1 phase, 4 wires-Connect to Line (plug) and Load
(connector) as follows: 1. Green to ground. 2.Black to hot (L1). 3. Red
to hot (L2). 4. White to neutral (N).
240 VAC, 3 phase, 4 wires- Connect to Line (plug) and Load (connec-
tor) as follows: 1. Green to ground.
2.Black to hot (L1). 3. Red to hot (L2). 4. White to Hot (L3).
120/208 VAC, 3phase, 5 wires. Connect to Line (plug) and Load
(connector) as follows: 1. Green to ground. 2.Black to hot (L1).
3. Red to hot (L2). 4. Orange to hot (L3). 5. White to neutral (N).
Wiring Permanent Units series GFHW (*) (**) (Fig. 2)
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240 VAC, 3 phase, 4wires - Connect to Line and Load as follows: 1.Black
to line hot (L1). 2.Red to line hot (L2). 3. Orange to line hot (L3).
4.Black with white stripes to load hot (L1). 5. Red with black stripes to load
hot (L2). 6. Orange with black stripes to load hot (L3): see (*) on ground
installation.
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120/208 VAC, 3phase, 5 wires - Connect to Line and Load as follows:
1.Black to line hot (L1). 2.Red to line hot (L2). 3. Orange to line hot
(L3).4. White to line neutral (N). 5.Black with white stripes to load hot
(L1). 6. Red with black stripes to load hot (L2).
7. Orange with black stripes to load hot (L3) 8. White with black stripes
to load neutral (N): see (*) on ground installation
(*) Ground installation is connected externally. Ground wire does not
enter or exit the GFCI box. GFCI does not require Ground to operate.
Ground connection is recommended and made at junction box.
(**) Manual configuration should be specified when automatic
power-up would create an unsafe condition after restoration of
circuit power.
NOTE: For ¾” flexible non-metallic conduit use Hubbell P075NBKA (black)
or P075NGYA (gray) liquid tight fittings or similar listed fittings.
Panel mounting.
Fig. 3 can be used as a template, to spot hole-mounting locations, in
panel mount applications (unit is shown full scale). Use gasket provided
to seal unit against panel opening.
Attach unit to panel with the 2 screws provided.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Apply rated power to the GFCI. 2. Press and release RESET button,
green light (power) should turn ON. For AUTO POWER –UP model, green
light will automatically turn ON when power is restored. 3. Press TEST
button. Green light (power) turns OFF and Red light (Fault) starts blinking.
CHECKING FOR CORRECT WIRING.
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If GFCI is wired to protect a receptacle: plug a power rated device that
has visual indication of power status (on/off) into the receptacle.
Press and release the RESET button, device should turn ON.
Press the TEST button, device should turn OFF. If device stays ON after
pressing TEST , or if device does not INDICATE POWER ON after
pressing RESET button, turn main power OFF.
Check and correct wiring connections. Repeat steps 1 to 3 from
“TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING”. If problem persist DO NOT USE
THIS GFCI. Consult a qualified electrician.
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If GFCI is wired to protect equipment: press and release the RESET
button. Verify that equipment is electrically energized. Press the TEST
button and check that equipment has turned OFF. If equipment power
does not come ON after pressing and releasing RESET button or if
power stays ON after pressing TEST button, turn main power OFF. Check
and correct wiring connections. Repeat steps 1 to 3 from “TESTING
AND TROUBLESHOOTING”. If problem persists DO NOT USE THIS
GFCI. Consult a qualified electrician.
