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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. For example,
a defective appliance can cause a ground fault.
Sometimes you may find this GFCI is in the circuit breaker in the
distribution box.
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.
Polarity is extremely important. You should be certain that the polarity of
