Operation Manual

15
CONTROL & FEATURES
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
All receptacles on the generator are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) for protection against the shock hazard of ground
fault current. The GFCI has a TEST button and is connected to the AC
circuit breaker.
An example of ground-fault current is the current that would flow
through a
person who is using an appliance with faulty insulation and,
at the same time, is in contact with an electrical ground such as a
plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth. The GFCI will protect against
current flowing through that person.
The GFCI will not protect against short circuits or overloads. The AC
circuit
breaker and AC circuit protector provide that protection (see
pages 13 and 14).
GFCIs can be expected to interrupt power supply if there are ground
fau
l
ts or stray current imposed on the wiring by other electrical
devices, wiring, or equipment. As a result there is a risk of interruption
if used with critical systems such as life support equipment, so users
should first carefully consider whether it is appropriate to use this
portable generator to power such equipment.
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
GFCI TEST BUTTON
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