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Instruction sheet
CLASS A GFCI 20A 125V
125V 15A RECEPT
60HZ
PA
T.PEND.
TESTTEST
RESETRESET
LINE
GRN
LOAD
HOT
WHITE
Receptacle
Outlet
Mounting
bracket
Grounding terminal (Green):
Connection for bare copper
or green wire
LINE
White terminal
(Silver):
Connection for
LINE cable’s
white wires
LOAD
White terminal
(Silver):
Connection for
LOAD cable’s
white wires
Screw (terminal) colors:
Green = Grounding terminal
Silver = White terminals
Brass = Hot terminals
LINE
Hot terminal (Brass):
Connection for the LINE
cable’s black wire
LOAD
Hot terminal (Brass):
Connection for the LINE
cable’s black wire
A yellow sticker covers
the LOAD terminals.
Do not remove the
sticker at this time
TEST button:
See “Procedure”
RESET button:
See “Procedure”
Trip
indicator light
49400089A0 01 0803
VIMAR - Marostica - Italy
Double 2P+E 15A 125 V 60 Hz socket outlet, American standard, with ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and built-in mounting
frame, to complete with 3-module cover plate.
DESCRIPTION
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 oveloads, 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.
TEST YOUR WORK.
Why perform this test?
• If you miswired the GFCI, it may not prevent personal injury or death due to a
ground fault. (electrical shock).
• If you mistakenly connect the LINE wires to the LOAD terminals, the GFCI will still
operate like an ordinary receptacle, but it will not interrupt a ground fault.
Procedure:
(a) This GFCI is shipped from the factory in the tripped condition and can not be
reset until it is wired correctly and power is supplied to the device. Plug a lamp
TESTTEST
RESETRESET
TESTTEST
RESETRESET
TESTTEST
RESETRESET
or radio into the GFCI (and leave it plugged in).
Turn the power ON at the service panel. Press
the RESET button fully, make sure the lamp
or radio is ON. If the lamp or radio is still OFF
or the RESET button can not be engaged,
go to the Troubleshooting section because
LINE and LOAD wiring connection have been
reversed.
(b) Press the TEST button fully, the GFCI will trip
and the lamp or radio will be OFF. To restore
power, press the RESET button.
(c) If you installed your GFCI using CONNECTION
B, plug a lamp or radio into surrounding
receptacles to see which one(s), in addition to
the GFCI, lost power when you pressed the
TEST button. Do Not plug life saving devices
into any of the receptacles that lost power.
Place a “GFCI Protected” sticker on every
receptacle that lost power. Then press the
RESET button to reset the GFCI.
(d) Press the TEST button (then RESET button)
every month to assure proper operation. If
the GFCI can not be reset, then it must be
replaced.
(e) If the GFCI consistently trips it indicates end of
life and GFCI must be replaced.
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Turn the power OFF and check the wire connections against the appropriate wiring
diagram in step CONNECTION A or CONNECTION B. Make sure that there are no
loose wires or loose connections. Also, it is possible that you reversed the LINE
and LOAD connections. LINE/LOAD reversal will be indicated by power remaining
ON at the GFCI after you press the GFCI’s TEST button. Reverse the LINE and
LOAD connections if necessary. Start the test from the beginning if you rewired any
connections to the GFCI.
CAUTION.
To prevent severe shock or electrocution always turn the power OFF at the service
panel before working with wiring.
• Use this GFCI receptacle 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.
Must be installed by a skilled person in accordance with national and local
electrical codes
.
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. Remember that
receptacles A, B and C can be in different rooms.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
LINE
GRN
LOAD
HOT
WHITE
LINE cable brings
power to the GFCI
Mounting box
LOAD cable feeds power
to other receptacle(s)
Grounding
connection to box
(if box has a
grounding terminal)
Wire connector
Yellow sticker remain
in place to cover the
LOAD terminals
LINE
GRN
LOAD
HOT
WHITE
ATTENTION
LINE cable brings
power to the GFCI
Wire connector
Mounting box
Grounding
connection to box
(if box has a
grounding terminal)
CONNECTION B.
CONNECTION A.
TESTTEST
RESETRESET
LINE
LOAD
LINE
LOAD
A
LINE
B
C
Service
Panel
SAMPLE CIRCUIT:
Eikon
20296