EATON ‎TWRSGF15 Weather Resistant Duplex Receptacle Installation Manual

EATON ‎TWRSGF15 Weather Resistant Duplex Receptacle

What is a GFCI?

A GFCI receptacle is different from conventio- nal receptacles. In the event of a ground fault, a GFCI will trip and quickly stop the flow of ele- ctricity to prevent serious injury.

Definition of a ground fault:
Instead of following its normal safe path, elec- tricity 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.

The Tamper Resistant Outlets Built-in Safety Action. Spring-loaded shutter mechanism restricts access to an object in any one side of the outlet. R

The GFCI’s features

A CAUTION

• To prevent severe shock or electrocution always turn the power OFF at the service panel before working with wiring.
• Use this GFCI 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 equi- pment because if the GFCI trips it will shut down the equipment.
• For installation in wet locations, prote- ct the GFCI receptacle with a weath- erproof cover that will keep both the receptacle and any plugs dry.
• Must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical codes.

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

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

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.

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.

Identify cables/wires

Important:

• DO NOT install the GFCI receptacle in an electrical box containing (a) more than four (4) wires (not including the grounding wires) or (b) cables with more than two (2) wires (not including the grounding wire) Contact a qualified electrician if either (a) or (b) are 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 (2) cables (4-6 wires):

• Detach one cable’s white wire and hot wires from the receptacle and cap each one separately with a wire connector.
• Make sure that they are from the same cable.
• Re-install the receptacle in the electrical box, attach faceplate, then turn the power ON at the service panel.
• Determine if power is flowing to the receptacle. If so, the capped wires are the LOAD wires. If not, the capped wires are the LINE wires.
• Turn the power OFF at the service panel, label the LINE and LOAD wires, then remove the receptacle.
• Go to step 7B.

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.

Connect the wires

Connect the wires (choose A or B)… only after reading other side completely

A: One Cable (2 or 3 wires) entering the box

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 or Black)

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.

B: Two cables (4 or 6 wires) entering the box

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 or Black)

Connect the LOAD cable wires to the LOAD terminals:

• Remove the YELLOW sticker to reveal the LOAD terminals
• he white wire connects to the WHITE terminal (Silver
• The black wire connects to the HOT terminal (Brass or Black)

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 or 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

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 not reset and will not provide power to either the GFCI receptacle face or any receptacles fed from the GFCI.

Procedure

• This GFCI is shipped from the factory in the tripped condition and cannot 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. Ensure that the GFCI is still in the tripped condition by pressing the TEST button. If the lamp or radio is OFF, and the GFCI will not reset, go to the Troubleshooting section as the Line and Load connections are reversed.
• Press the RESET button fully and release. If the Status Indicator Light turns Green and the lamp or radio is ON, the GFCI has been installed correctly. If the Status Indicator Light turns or continuously blinks Red, or the GFCI cannot be reset, go to the Self-Test Operation section.
• 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, lose power when you press the GFCI TEST button.
• Place a “GFCIPROTECTED OUTLET” sticker on every receptacle that lost power, then press the RESET button to reset the GFCI. DO NOT plug life saving devices into any of the receptacles that lost power.
• Press the TEST button (then RESET button) every month to assure proper operation. If the Status Indicator Light does not turn Green when the RESET button is depressed and then released, or the GFCI cannot be reset, it must be replaced

TROUBLESHOOTING

Turn the power OFF and check the wire connections against the appropriate wiring diagram in step 7A or 7B. Make sure that there are no loose wires or loose connections. If the Status Indicator Light is not ON and the device is unable to reset this could be a result of no power available. Start the test from the beginning of step 8 if you rewired any connections to the GFCI.

SELF-TEST OPERATION

• A Self-Test GFCI receptacle has all the features of a conventional GFCI receptacle. In addition, this receptacle tests itself periodically to confirm the GFCI electronics are functional. The Status Indicator Light will be solid green when the GFCI is powered from Line side and working correctly.
• Self-Test Indications: If the Status Indicator Light is solid or flashing RED a problem may exist. Press the TEST button to trip the GFCI. If unable to Reset, replace the GFCI. NOTE: The status indicator may flash Red at power “ON” and Reset.

WARRANTY

LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS

EATON warrants its Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship in normal use and service for a period of two years from date of original purchase.

THIS TWO (2) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THAT IS IN DURATION IN EXCESS OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASE). NO AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE, OR EMPLOYEE OF EATON HAS AUTHORITY TO INCREASE OR ALTER THE OBLIGATIONS OF EATON UNDER THIS WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service for any properly installed EATON GFCI that proves defective in normal use send the defective GFCI prepaid and insured to Quality Control Dept.

EATON, 203 Cooper Circle, Peachtree City, GA 30269.

EATON will repair or replace the defective unit, at its option. EATON will not be responsible under this warranty if examination shows that the defective condition of the unit was caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, alteration, improper maintenance or repair of damage in shipment to EATON. EATON SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GFCI, OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE GFCI OR THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT TO FUNCTION IN THE EVENT OF A GROUND FAULT ON ITS PROTECTED CIRCUIT, OR FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AT EATON’S OPTION. IMPLIED WARRANTIES (IF ANY) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD ENDING TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL EATON LIABILITY UNDER ANY OTHER REMEDY PRESCRIBED BY LAW EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow disclaimers or modifications of or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Read enclosed instructions carefully.

FAQs

What is the Eaton TWRSGF15 Weather Resistant Duplex Receptacle?

The Eaton TWRSGF15 is a weather-resistant duplex receptacle designed for outdoor and wet locations, equipped with safety features for added protection.

How does the weather resistance of this receptacle work?

The receptacle is designed to withstand various weather conditions, such as rain and moisture, to ensure safe and reliable electrical connections outdoors.

Is this receptacle suitable for both residential and commercial use?

Yes, the Eaton TWRSGF15 Weather Resistant Duplex Receptacle is suitable for both residential and commercial applications.

Does it have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection?

This receptacle typically includes GFCI protection to prevent electrical shock in case of a ground fault or short circuit.

What is the voltage and amperage rating of this receptacle?

Please check the product specifications for the specific voltage and amperage rating of the Eaton TWRSGF15 receptacle as it may vary.

Can it be installed in outdoor outlets exposed to direct sunlight?

The receptacle is typically designed to withstand outdoor exposure, including direct sunlight.

Does it come with a weatherproof cover or faceplate?

Some models may include a weatherproof cover or faceplate to protect the receptacle from the elements.

Is professional installation required, or can it be installed by DIY enthusiasts?

Installation requirements may vary, but it's generally recommended to have electrical receptacles installed by a qualified electrician.

Can multiple devices be plugged into this receptacle simultaneously?

Depending on the receptacle's design, it may accommodate multiple devices, but it's important to adhere to the specified load capacity.

Is there a warranty provided for the Eaton TWRSGF15 Weather Resistant Duplex Receptacle?

Check the product documentation or contact the manufacturer for information about any warranty coverage.

Does it meet any specific safety certifications or standards?

The receptacle may be certified to meet specific safety standards; be sure to verify the certifications it holds.

Are there any maintenance or cleaning requirements for this receptacle?

It's advisable to periodically inspect and clean the receptacle to ensure it functions properly and remains weather-resistant. Follow the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations.

Download This PDF Link : EATON ‎TWRSGF15 Weather Resistant Duplex Receptacle Installation Manual

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>