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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.

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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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 t

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7. Connect the wires (choose A or B) ... only after reading other side completely8. Test your workWhy perform this test?• If you miswired the GFCI it

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