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Ground Fault Receptacle
GE Model GFR5263

Installing and
Testing a GFCI
Receptacle

!

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.

1. What is a GFCI?
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.

2. The GFCI's features
FRONT VIEW

• Must be installed in accordance with
national and local electrical codes.

3. Should you install it?

4. LINE vs. LOAD

5. Turn the power OFF

6. Identify cables/wires

Installing a GFCI receptacle can be
more complicated than installing a
conventional receptacle.

A cable consists of 2 or 3 wires.

Plug an electrical device, such as a lamp
or radio, into the receptacle on which you
are working. Turn the lamp or radio ON.
Then, go to the service panel. Find the
breaker or fuse that protects that receptacle.
Place the breaker in the OFF position or
completely remove the fuse. The lamp or
radio must turn OFF.

Important:
DO NOT install the GFCI receptacle in an
electrical box containing (a) more than 4
wires (not including the grounding wires)
or (b) cables with more than two wires (not
including the grounding wire). Contact a
qualified electrician if either (a) or (b) is true.

• For installation in wet locations,
protect the GFCI receptacle with a
weatherproof cover that will keep both
the receptacle and any plugs dry.

Make sure that you:
• Understand basic wiring principles
and techniques
• Can interpret wiring diagrams
• Have circuit wiring experience
• Are prepared to take a few minutes to
test your work, making sure that you
have wired the GFCI receptacle
correctly

LINE cable:
Delivers power from the service panel
(breaker panel or fuse box) to the GFCI. If
there is only one cable entering the
electrical box, it is the LINE cable. This cable
should be connected to the GFCI's LINE
terminals only.
LOAD cable:
Delivers power from the GFCI to another
receptacle in the circuit. This cable should be
connected to the GFCI's LOAD terminals only.
The LOAD terminals are under the
yellow sticker. Do NOT remove the sticker at
this time.

BACK VIEW

LINE
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.

LOAD
White terminal (Silver):
Connection for the
LOAD cable's white wire

If you are replacing an old receptacle,
pull it out of the electrical box without
disconnecting the wires.

Procedure: box with two cables (4-6 wires)
(a) Detach one cable’s white and hot wires
from the receptacle and cap each one
separately with a wire connector. Make sure
that they are from the same cable.

LOAD
Hot terminal (Brass):
Connection for the
LOAD cable's
black wire.

Placement in circuit:
The GFCI’s place in the circuit determines
if it protects other receptacles in the
circuit.
Sample circuit:

(b) Re-install the receptacle in the electrical
box, attach the faceplate, then turn the
power ON at the service panel.

(c) Determine if power is flowing to the
• If you see one cable (2-3 wires), it is the LINE receptacle by plugging a lamp or radio into it.
cable. The receptacle is probably in position If so, the capped wires are the LOAD wires. If
C (see diagram to the right). Remove the
not, the capped wires are the LINE wires.
receptacle and go to step 7A.
Next, plug in and turn ON the lamp or radio
at the receptacle’s other outlet to make
sure the power is OFF at both outlets. If the
power is not OFF, STOP WORK and call an
electrician to complete the installation.

Screw (terminal) colors:
Green = grounding terminal
Silver = white terminals
Brass = hot terminals

LINE
White terminal (Silver):
Connection for the LINE
cable's white wire

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 overloads, 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.

Please read this leaflet c­ ompletely
before getting started.

Grounding Terminal (Green):
Connection for bare
copper or green wire

(d) Turn the power OFF at the service panel,
• If you see two cables (4-6 wires), the
label the LINE and LOAD wires, then remove
receptacle is probably in position A or B (see
the receptacle.
diagram to the right). Follow steps a-e of the
procedure to the right.
(e) Go to step 7B.

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.

7. Connect the wires (choose A or B) ... only after reading other side completely

A: One cable (2 or 3 wires) entering the box
LINE cable brings
power to the GFCI
HOT

WHITE

Wire
Connector

B: Two cables (4 or 6 wires) entering the box
Grounding
connection to
box (if box has
a grounding
terminal)

GROUNDING
WIRE

Wire
Connector

HOT

Grounding connection
to box (if box has a
grounding terminal)

OR

8. Test your work

LINE cable brings power to the GFCI
HOT

WHITE

HOT

Electrical
box

WHITE

Yellow
sticker
remains
in place
to cover
the
LOAD
terminals

Electrical
box
LOAD cable feeds
power to other
receptacle(s)

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 can not be
reset and there is no power output to the receptacle.
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 or radio into the GFCI (and leave it plugged
in). Turn the power ON at the service panel. Press the RESET button.
Make sure the lamp or radio is ON. If the lamp or radio is still OFF or
the RESET button can not turn the power on, go to Troubleshooting
section because the LINE and LOAD wiring connection have been
reversed.
(b) Press the TEST button in order to trip the device. This should
stop the flow of electricity, making the radio or lamp shut OFF. If the
radio or lamp is on, go to Troubleshooting. If the power goes OFF,
you have installed the GFCI receptacle correctly. To restore power,
press the RESET button.
(c) If you installed your GFCI using step 7B, 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 receptacles that lost power. Place a
“GFCI PROTECTED” sticker on every receptacle that lost power.
(d) When Line-Load is miswired, the GFCI can not be reset and there
is no power output to the receptacle.
(e) The red LED on the faceplate is the indicator of GFCI end of life function test. If the red
LED begins to light, it means the GFCI has stopped functioning and must be replaced.

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):
• For a box with no grounding terminal (diagram not shown): Connect the LINE
cable's bare 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 a similar wire to the grounding terminal on the box.
Connect the ends of these wires to the LINE cable's bare copper (or green) wire
using a wire connector. If these wires are already in place, check the connections.
Complete the installation:
• Fold the wires into the box, keeping the grounding wire away from the WHITE
and HOT terminals. Screw the receptacle to the box and attach the faceplate.
• Go to step 8.

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 LOAD cable wires to the LOAD terminals:
• Remove the yellow sticker to reveal the LOAD terminals
• The white wire connects to the White terminal (Silver)
• The black wire connects to the Hot terminal (Brass)
Connect the grounding wires (only if there is a grounding wire):
• Connect a 6-inch bare copper (or green) 12 or 14 AWG wire to the grounding
terminal on the GFCI. If the box has a grounding terminal, also connect a
similar wire to the grounding terminal on the box. Connect the ends of these
wires to the LINE and LOAD cable's bare copper (or green) wire using a
wire connector. If these wires are already in place, check the connections.
Complete the installation:
• Fold the wires into the box, keeping the grounding wire away from the White
and Hot terminals. Screw the receptacle to the box and attach the faceplate.
• Go to step 8.

(f) Press the TEST button (then RESET button) every month to assure proper operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Turn the power OFF and check the wire connection against the appropriate
wiring diagram in step 7A or 7B. Make sure that there are no loose wires or
loose connections. Start the test from the beginning of step 8 if you rewired any
connections to the GFCI.

General Information
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company and
GFCI ratings:						
is used under license to Jasco Products Company LLC,
120V AC, 60Hz
10 East Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114
This Jasco product comes with a 2 year limited warranty.
15A at outlet, 20A at feed-through
Visit www.jascoproducts.com for details.



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