Ge Appliances 51960 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Quick Start Guide

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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.

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.

3. Should you install it?

Installing a GFCI receptacle can be

more complicated than installing a

conventional receptacle.

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

4. LINE vs. LOAD

A cable consists of 2 or 3 wires.

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.

5. Turn the power OFF

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.

6. Identify cables/wires

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.

If you are replacing an old receptacle,

pull it out of the electrical box without

disconnecting the wires.

• If you see one cable (2-3 wires), it is the LINE

cable. The receptacle is probably in position

C (see diagram to the right). Remove the

receptacle and go to step 7A.

• If you see two cables (4-6 wires), the

receptacle is probably in position A or B (see

diagram to the right). Follow steps a-e of the

procedure to the right.

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.

(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

receptacle by plugging a lamp or radio into it.

If so, the capped wires are the LOAD wires. If

not, the capped wires are the LINE wires.

(d) Turn the power OFF at the service panel,

label the LINE and LOAD wires, then remove

the receptacle.

(e) Go to step 7B.

2. The GFCI's features

• To prevent severe shock or electrocu-

tion, 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 equip-

ment because if the GFCI trips it will

shut down the equipment.

• For installation in wet locations,

protect the GFCI receptacle with a

weatherproof cover that will keep both

the receptacle and any plugs dry.

• Must be installed in accordance with

national and local electrical codes.

CAUTION

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.

Placement in circuit:

The GFCI’s place in the circuit determines

if it protects other receptacles in the

circuit.

Sample 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.

BACK VIEW

FRONT VIEW Grounding Terminal (Green):

Connection for bare

copper or green wire

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

LOAD cable's

black wire.

A yellow sticker

covers the LOAD

terminals. Do not

remove the sticker

at this time.

LINE

White terminal (Silver):

Connection for the LINE

cable's white wire

LOAD

White terminal (Silver):

Connection for the

LOAD cable's white wire

Please read this leaflet completely

before getting started.

Installing and

Testing a GFCI

Receptacle

Ground Fault Receptacle

GE Model GFR5263

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7. Connect the wires (choose A or B) ... only after reading other side completely 8. 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 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.

(f) Press the TEST button (then RESET button) every month to assure proper operation.

A: One cable (2 or 3 wires) entering the box B: Two cables (4 or 6 wires) entering the box

OR

LINE cable brings

power to the GFCI LINE cable brings power to the GFCI

Grounding connection

to box (if box has a

grounding terminal)

Grounding

connection to

box (if box has

a grounding

terminal)

Wire

Connector

Wire

Connector

Electrical

box

Electrical

box

Yellow

sticker

remains

in place

to cover

the

LOAD

terminals

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.

LOAD cable feeds

power to other

receptacle(s)

General Information

GFCI ratings:

120V AC, 60Hz

15A at outlet, 20A at feed-through

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.

HOT

WHITE

HOT

WHITE

WHITE

HOT

HOT

GROUNDING

WIRE

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company and

is used under license to Jasco Products Company LLC,

10 East Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114

This Jasco product comes with a 2 year limited warranty.

Visit www.jascoproducts.com for details.