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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 2-
wire extension cord, moisture and earth ground.
Sometimes you may find this GFCI is in the circuit breaker and distribution
box.
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. 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.
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