Vimar 00296 Manual Del Usuario

00296
Two 2P+T 15 A 125 V~ 60 Hz American standard socket
outlets with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), devi-
ce complete with mounting frame, to be completed with
3-module Plana or Neve Up cover plates.
DESCRIPTION.
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.
CHARACTERISTICS.
• Rated voltage 125 V~ 60 Hz.
• Rated current corresponding to the socket outlet standard 15 A.
• GFCI Class A (trip 6 mA or more).
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.
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 will still
operate like an ordinary receptacle, but it will not interrupt a ground fault.
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 fully,
make sure the lamp or radio is ON. If the lamp
or radio is still OFF or the RESET button can
not be engaged, go to the Troubleshooting
section because LINE and LOAD wiring con-
nection have been reversed.
(b) Press the TEST button fully, the GFCI will trip
and the lamp or radio will be OFF. To restore
power, press the RESET button.
(c) If you installed your GFCI using CONNECTION
B, 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 of the receptacles that lost power.
Place a "GFCI Protected" sticker on every
receptacle that lost power. Then press the
RESET button to reset the GFCI.
(d) Press the TEST button (then RESET button)
every month to assure proper operation. If
the GFCI can not be reset, then it must be
replaced.
(e) If the GFCI consistently trips it indicates end of
life and GFCI must be replaced.
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Turn the power OFF and check the wire connections against the appropriate wiring
diagram in step CONNECTION A or CONNECTION B. Make sure that there are no
loose wires or loose connections. Also, it is possible that you reversed the LINE
and LOAD connections. LINE/LOAD reversal will be indicated by power remaining
ON at the GFCI after you press the GFCI's TEST button. Reverse the LINE and
LOAD connections if necessary. Start the test from the beginning if you rewired any
connections to the GFCI.
CAUTION.
To prevent severe shock or electrocution always turn the power OFF at the service
panel before working with wiring.
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• 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.
Must be installed by a skilled person in accordance with national and local electrical codes
Receptacle
Outlet
RESET button:
See "Procedure"
Trip
indicator light
TEST button:
See "Procedure"
Mounting
bracket
CONNECTION A.
Grounding
connection to box
(if box has a
grounding terminal)
Wire connector
RESET
TEST
Mounting box
CONNECTION B.
Grounding
RESET
connection to box
TEST (if box has a
grounding terminal)
Wire connector
Mounting box
LOAD cable feeds power
to other receptacle(s)
RESET
TEST
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.
Grounding terminal (Green):
Connection for bare copper
or green wire
LINE
White terminal
(Silver):
Connection for
LINE cable's
white wires
RESET
TEST
LOAD
White terminal
(Silver):
Connection for
LOAD cable's
white wires
FRONT VIEW
LINE cable brings
power to the GFCI
LINE cable brings
power to the GFCI
GRN
LINE
LOAD
A
LINE
Service
RESET
Panel
TEST
LOAD
.
Screw (terminal) colors:
Green = Grounding terminal
Silver = White terminals
Brass = Hot terminals
LINE
Hot terminal (Brass):
Connection for the LINE
cable's black wire
GRN
LINE
LOAD
Hot terminal (Brass):
Connection for the LINE
LOAD
cable's black wire
A yellow sticker covers
the LOAD terminals.
Do not remove the
sticker at this time
BACK VIEW
GRN
LINE
Yellow sticker remain
in place to cover the
LOAD terminals
ATTENTION LOAD
B C
LINE LINE
LOAD
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