Installing and Testing a GFCI - Leviton

1 Installing andTesting a GFCIR eceptaclePlease read this leafletcompletely before getting ! To prevent severe shock orelectrocution always turn the powerOFF at the service panel beforeworking with wiring. Use this GFCI with copper or copper-clad wire. Do not use it with aluminumwire. Do not install this GFCI receptacle ona circuit that powers life supportequipment because if the GFCI trips itwill shut down the equipment. For installation in wet locations,protect the GFCI receptacle with aweatherproof cover that will keep boththe receptacle and any plugs dry. Must be installed in accordance withnational and local electrical What is a GFCI?A GFCI receptacle is different fromconventional receptacles. In the event of aground fault, a GFCI will trip and quickly stopthe flow of electricity to prevent serious of a ground fault:Instead of following its normal safe path,electricity passes through a person's body toreach the ground.

2 For example, a defectiveappliance can cause a ground GFCI receptacle does NOT protect againstcircuit overloads, short circuits, or shocks. Forexample, you can still be shocked if you touchbare wires while standing on a non-conductingsurface, such as a wood The GFCI's features3. Should you install it? Installing a GFCI receptacle can be morecomplicated than Installing a sure that you: Understand basic wiring principles andtechniques Can interpret wiring diagrams Have circuit wiring experience Are prepared to take a few minutes to testyour work, making sure that you have wiredthe GFCI receptacle correctly4. LINE vs. LOADA cable consists of 2 or 3 wires. Cable WiresLINE cable:Delivers power from the service panel (breakerpanel or fuse box) to the GFCI.

3 If there is onlyone cable entering the electrical box, it is theLINE cable. This cable should be connected tothe GFCI's LINE terminals cable:Delivers power from the GFCI to anotherreceptacle in the circuit. This cable should beconnected to the GFCI's LOAD terminals LOAD terminals are under the yellowsticker. Do NOT remove the sticker at this Turn the power OFFPlug an electrical device, such as a lamp orradio, into the receptacle on which you areworking. Turn the lamp or radio ON. Then, goto the service panel. Find the breaker or fusethat protects that receptacle. Place the breakerin the OFF position or completely remove thefuse. The lamp or radio must turn , plug in and turn ON the lamp or radio atthe receptacle's other outlet to make sure thepower is OFF at both outlets.

4 If the power is notOFF, stop work and call an electrician tocomplete the Identify cables/wiresImportant:DO NOT install the GFCI receptacle in anelectrical box containing (a) more than four (4)wires (not including the grounding wires) or(b) cables with more than two (2) wires (notincluding the grounding wire). Contact aqualified electrician if either (a) or (b) are you are replacing an old receptacle, pull it outof the electrical box without disconnecting thewires. If you see one cable (2-3 wires), it is theLINE cable. The receptacle is probably inposition C (see diagram to the right).Remove the receptacle and go to step 7A. If you see two cables (4-6 wires), thereceptacle is probably in position A or B(see diagram to the right). Follow steps a-eof the procedure to the : box with two (2) cables (4-6 wires):(a) Detach one cable's white wire and hotwires from the receptacle and cap eachone separately with a wire sure that they are from the samecable.

5 (b) Re-install the receptacle in the electricalbox, attach faceplate, then turn the powerON at the service panel.(c) Determine if power is flowing to thereceptacle. If so, the capped wires are theLOAD wires. If not, the capped wires arethe LINE wires.(d) Turn the power OFF at the service panel,label the LINE and LOAD wires, thenremove the receptacle.(e) Go to step in circuit:The GFCI's place in the circuit determines ifit protects other receptacles in the circuit:Placing the GFCI in position A will alsoprovide protection to "load side"receptacles B and C. On the other hand,placing the GFCI in position C will notprovide protection to receptacles A or that receptacles A, B, and Ccan be in different PanelLOADLINELINERESETRESETTESTTEST MONTHLY TEST MENSUELFOLLOW DIRECTIONS SUIVEZ INSTRUCTIONGFCI RCLASS A20 AMP125V 60 HZFRONT VIEWR eceptacleOutletTEST button:See step 8 PowerIndicatorLamp(optional)RESET button:See step 8 MountingBracketOutletCuLINE LIGNEWHITE WIRE FIL BLANCHOT WIRE FIL NOIRLOAD CHARGEALBACK VIEWG rounding Terminal (Green):Connection for barecopper or green wireLINEW hite terminal (Silver):Connection for the LINE cable's white wireLOADW hite terminal (Silver):Connection for the LOAD cable's white wireLINEHot terminal (Brass).

6 Connection for the LINE cable's black wireA yellow stickercovers the LOAD terminals. Do notremove the sticker atthis terminal (Brass):Connection for the LOAD cable's black wireScrew (terminal) colors:Green = grounding terminalSilver = WHITE terminalsBrass = HOT terminalsPK-92969-10-00-0A1/20/03, 11:26 AM1 BlackWhiteCuLINE LIGNEWHITE WIRE FIL BLANCHOT WIRE FIL NOIRLOAD CHARGEALG rounding connectionto box (if box has agrounding terminal)Wire ConnectorLINE cable bringspower to the GFCIE lectricalBoxYellowstickerremainsin placeto covertheLOAD terminalsAbout WireConnections:Side Wire:Connect the LINE cable wires to the LINE terminals: The white wire connects to the WHITE terminal (Silver) The black wire connects to the HOT terminal (Brass)Connect the grounding wire (only if there is a grounding wire).

7 For a box with no grounding terminal (diagram not shown): Connect the LINE cable'sbare copper (or GREEN) wire directly to the grounding terminal on the GFCI receptacle. For a box with a grounding terminal (diagram shown above): Connect a 6-inch bare copper(or GREEN) 12 or 14 AWG wire to the grounding terminal on the GFCI. Also connect asimilar wire to the grounding terminal on the box. Connect the ends of these wires to theLINE cable's bare copper (or GREEN) wire using a wire connector. If these wires arealready in place, check the the installation: Fold the wires into the box, keeping the grounding wire away from the WHITE and HOTterminals. Screw the receptacle to the box and attach the faceplate. Go to step WireConnections:Side Wire:8.

8 Test your workWhy perform this test? If you miswired the GFCI it may not prevent personal injury or death dueto 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 aground :(a) This GFCI is shipped from the factory in the tripped condition and cannotbe reset until it is wired correctly and power is supplied to the device. Pluga lamp or radio into the GFCI (and leave it plugged in). Turn the power ONat the service panel. Ensure that the GFCI is still in the tripped conditionby pressing the TEST button. If the lamp or radio is ON and the IndicatorLight (Cat. Nos. 8598 and 8898 ONLY) is ON go to the Troubleshootingsection because LINE and LOAD wiring connections have been reversed.

9 (b) Press the RESET button fully. If the lamp or radio turns ON and theIndicator Light (Cat. Nos. 8598 and 8898 ONLY) turns ON, the GFCI hasbeen installed correctly. If the GFCI can not be reset, go to theTroubleshooting section.(c) If you installed your GFCI using step 7B press the TEST button, then pluga lamp or radio into surrounding receptacles to see which one(s), inaddition to the GFCI, lost power when you pressed the TEST button. DONOT plug life saving devices into any of the receptacles that lost a "GFCI Protected" sticker on every receptacle that lost power, thenpress the RESET button to reset the GFCI.(d) Press the TEST button (then RESET button) every month to assure proper operation. If theGFCI can not be reset, then it must be WIREFILBLANCHOT WIREFILNOIRLOADCHARGEALLINE cable bringspower to the GFCIE lectricalBoxWireConnectorGrounding connectionto box (if box has agrounding terminal)For Side wire -Loop clockwise 2/3 of theway around screwFor Back wire -Insert bare wire fully andtighten terminal clamp onconductor ONLYFor Side wire -Loop clockwise 2/3 of theway around screwFor Back wire -Insert bare wire fully andtighten terminal clamp onconductor ONLYG eneral InformationGFCI ratings:15A-125V AC - Cat.

10 No. 8590 Faceless15A-125V AC - Cat Nos. 8598 (Lighted) and8599 Duplex Receptacle20A-125V AC - Cat. Nos. 8898 (Lighted) and8899 Duplex ReceptacleAll devices rated 20A feed-throughLIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONSL eviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefitof anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free ofdefects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for twoyears from the purchase date. Leviton s only obligation is to correct suchdefects by repair or replacement, at its option, if within such two year periodthe product is returned prepaid, with proof of purchase date, and a descriptionof the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Quality AssuranceDepartment, 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York 11362-2591 (InCanada send to Leviton Mfg.)