GFCI-Receptacles
Summary: The features and benefits of a properly installed GFCI will give you a clear understanding of the importance why these safety devices are required by code to help protect you and your family against accidental electrical shock hazards.
GFCI Receptacles
Back Ground Information - Features and Benefits
The National Electrical Code (NEC) has acted in response to a Consumer Product Safety Commission study that documented injuries to children caused by their inserting pins, keys and other foreign objects into electrical receptacles. The 10-year study (1991-2001) revealed that over 24,000 children under 10 years old were treated in emergency rooms for incidents related to electrical receptacles: an average of 2400 per year, 7 per day. Tamper-Resistant Receptacles have been mandated in hospital pediatric wards for over 20 years and are proven to effectively prevent electrical injuries.
15 Amp-125 Volt @ Receptacle
20 Amp-125 Volt Feed-Through
SmartLock Pro GFCI- Receptacle
Tamper Resistant design NEMA 5-15R
Nylon wall plate and screws included
Back and side wired
White, Almond, Ivory.Features and Benefits
- Automatically test the GFCI-receptacle every time the RESET button is pushed in. The GFCI-receptacle will not reset if the GFCI circuit is not functioning properly.
- By blocking reset of the GFCI if protection has been compromised, SmartLockPRO reduces the possibility of end-users incorrectly assuming that a reset GFCI outlet is providing ground fault protection when it actually is not.
- A line-load reversal diagnostic feature is provided which prevents the GFCI-receptacle from being reset and stops power from being fed to the GFCI-receptacle face or through to downstream devices. A green LED indicator on the GFCI's face also illuminates to alert the installer to the line-load wiring reversal.
- The trip latch mechanism in SmartLockPro GFCIs is a one piece "T" design for efficient operation.
- There are 4 sets of contacts for load terminals and face. SmartLock PRO GFCI-receptacles use a patented bifurcated bridge contact for efficient operation.
- Trip threshold meets or exceeds UL requirements for tripping time.
- Improved immunity to high-frequency noise reduces nuisance tripping.
- Advanced electronics design provides superior resistance to electrical surges and over-voltages.
- Expanded wiring options with nine back-wire holes (two for each line and load connection plus one for ground with an internal clamp).
GFCI-Receptacles and How They are Wired:
GFCI Tailed Wiring Method - with photos
GFI Circuit Breakers
