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ground fault, a GFCI will trip and quickly stop
the flow of electrical circuit to prevent serious
injury.
Ground fault causes are reverse polarity, faulty
insulation, using 2-wire extension cord,
moisture earth ground and defective appliances.
Sometimes you may find this GFCI in the circuit breaker in distribution
box and in receptacle at other times.
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 the external power is not reversed, in order to avoid harm to
appliances and personal electrical shock. Polarity testers may be
purchased in most electrical and hardware stores with the GFCI tester
built in.
During use of the recreational vehicle it is suggested to test this
receptacle once per month. To test, press the “TEST” button in. The
“RESET” button should pop out. Power should now be turned off at
this receptacle and any receptacles down line. To restore power
push, then release the “RESET” button.
12-Volt DC System
Most interior lights and appliances receive 12-volt DC power through
converter output and/or the auxiliary battery (not OEM supplied).
Exterior lights and brakes also use 12-volt DC power from the tow
DO NOT connect 240 volt direct power to the coach through a reducing
adapter. By doing so, “positive” power will be sent through neutral/white
wire damaging appliances.
WARNING
!
THIS CONNECTION
IS FOR 120/240
VOLT AC, 3-POLE,
4-WIRE, 60 HZ
50
AMPERE SUPPLY.
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