Schneider Electric SQR51201WH 20A 125V Tamper Resistant Installation Guide

Schneider Electric SQR51201WH 20A 125V Tamper Resistant

Please read this leaflet completely before getting started.

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, Make sure that you have wired the GFCI receptacle correctly.
• Connect the wires (choose A or B)… only after reading the other side completely

One cable (2 or 3 wires) entering the box

About Wire Connections

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)

Connect the grounding wire (only if there is a grounding wire)

• For a box with no grounding terminal: (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: (shown above) connect a 6-inch bare copper (or green) 12 or 14 AWG wire to the grounding terminal on the GFCI, also connects 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.

Two cables (4 to 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)

Connect the LOAD cable wires to the LOAD terminals

• The white wire connects to the white terminal (silver)
• The black wire connects to the hot terminal (brass)
• 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 and 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.

What is 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

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 circuit breaker or fuse that protects that receptacle. Place the circuit breaker in the OFF position or completely remove the fuse. The lamp or radio should 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

Check your work
Why perform this test?

• If the GFCI is miswired, it may not prevent personal injury or death due to a ground fault (electrical shock).
• If the LINE wires are mistakenly connected to the LOAD terminals, the GFCI will not provide power.

Procedure

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. Make sure the lamp or radio is ON. If the lamp or radio is still OFF or the RESET button can not get engaged, go to the Troubleshooting section because the LINE and LOAD wiring connections have been reversed. Press the TEST button to trip the device. This should stop the flow of electricity, making the radio or lamp shut OFF. If the radio or lamp is on, go to Troubleshooting. If the power goes OFF, the GFCI receptacle is installed correctly. To restore power, press the reset button.

The GFC I’s features

Check your work
Why perform this test?

• If the GFCI is miswired, it may not prevent personal injury or death due to a ground fault (electrical shock).
• If the LINE wires are mistakenly connected to the LOAD terminals, the GFCI will not provide power.

Supplemental specification of tamper resistance
Tamper resistance is installed in the upper cover of the receptacle, which consists of two sets of sliding blocks, each set consists of a cover plate, two sliding blocks and two springs. When in use, only the plugs into the two- and three-hole receptacles, the tamper resistance will open, and the slider will open; as a result, the pins of the plug will be able to go into the receptacle of tamper resistance without any obstacle.

The receptacle with tamper resistance is designed for life safety, which effectively prevents children from plugging metal materials into the apertures of the receptacle. 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, lost power when you pressed the TEST button.

Do not plug life-saving devices into any receptacles that lose power. Place a “GFCI Protected” sticker on every receptacle that lost power. Press the TEST button (then the RESET button) every month to ensure proper operation. The red LED on the faceplate is the indicator of the GFCI end-of-life function test if the red LED begins to light, it means GFCI stopped functioning and must be replaced.

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. lf the Red LED is flashing, the GFCI may have a problem, and it cannot interrupt a ground fault, and it must be replaced immediately.

GFCI LED Indicator Light

TROUBLESHOOTING

Turn the power OFF and check the wire connections against the appropriate wiring diagram in steps 7A or 7B. Make sure that there are no loose wires or connections. It is possible that LINE and LOAD connections were reversed. 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 of step 8 if you rewired any connections to the GFCI.

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 the 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.

Supplemental specification of tamper resistance Tamper resistance is installed in the upper cover of the receptacle, which consists of two sets of sliding blocks, each set consists of a cover plate, two sliding blocks and two springs. When in use, only the plugs into the two- and three-hole receptacles, the tamper resistance will open, and the slider will open; as a result, the pins of the plug will be able to go into the receptacle of tamper resistance without any obstacle. The receptacle with tamper resistance is designed for life safety, which effectively prevents children from plugging metal materials into the apertures of the receptacle.

General Information

The GFCI can work with wall plates shown below:

Notes: means the colour code: WH (white) / LA (light almond) /BK (black) / GY (grey)

BACK VIEW

Note
Avoid these errors while installing the Square D GFCI Receptacle:

1. Do not exceed 12 lbs-in. maximum tightening torque for Back Wire Connections. Exceeding maximum torque may result in an inability to RESET GFCI Receptacle.
2. Ensure line and load conductors are connected to corresponding marked LINE and LOAD terminals to ensure to ability to RESET GFCI Receptacle. LINE terminals are next to the Grounding terminal.
3. Ensure conductor strip length is to the recommendation to avoid having insulation material in the electrical connection or excess exposed conductors in the outlet box

Procedure: box with two cables (4–6 wires)

• 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.
• Re-install the receptacle in the electrical box, attach the faceplate, and 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, and then remove the receptacle.
• Go to step 7B.

Placement in circuit
The GFC I’s place in the circuit determines if it protects other receptacles in the circuit.

Sample circuit
Placing the GFCI in position A will also protect “load side” receptacles B and C. Placing the GFCI in position C will not protect receptacles A or B.

Note: receptacles A, B, and C can be in different rooms.

FCC statement

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B Digital Device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses, generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

• Product Name: GFCI RECEPTACLE
• Model number:SQR51101WH, SQR51101LA, SQR51101BK,
• SQR51101GY, SQR51103WH, SQR51103LA, SQR51103BK,
• SQR51103GY, SQR51201WH, SQR51201LA, SQR51201BK,
• SQR51201GY, SQR51203WH, SQR51203LA, SQR51203BK,
• SQR51203GY, SQR511X1WH, SQR511X3WH, SQR512X1WH
• Supplier Name: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
• Supplier Address (USA): 800 Federal Street, Andover, MA 01810 USA, 888-778-2733
• Suppliers Website: www.schneider-electric.us

FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

ISED Statement
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3(B). This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Warranty

Our company warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years. There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of our company for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this product or other indirect damages concerning loss of property, revenue, or profit, or cost of removal, installation or reinstallation. Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.

WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon black which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Schneider Electric and Square D are trademarks and the property of Schneider Electric SE, its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
800 Federal Street
Andover, MA 01810 USA
888-778-2733
www.se.com/us

References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Schneider Electric Canada | Global Specialist in Energy Management and Automation
• Schneider Electric Canada | Global Specialist in Energy Management and Automation
• Schneider Electric Mexico | Servicios de Renovación y Retrofit de Schneider Electric
• Schneider Electric USA | Global Specialist in Energy Management and Automation

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