Legrand 1594CSA Portable Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - Manual

MODEL NUMBERS
AUTO- MANUAL
RESET RESET
15 Amp 1594-CSA 1594-CS1M
GENERAL
Pass & Seymour/Legrand’s portable ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) provides per-
sonnel ground fault protection. Conventional over-current protection devices such as
fuses and circuit breakers cannot protect people from electrical shock. Those devices
are designed to disconnect the power when currents of several amperes flow from the
hot wire to ground. However, currents as low as a few milliamperes can be dangerous
to normal healthy human beings. One ampere equals 1000 milliamperes.
Many electrical shocks occur when the path of current flow is from the hot wire through
the metal housing of a defective tool or appliance, through the body of a human being
to ground. Because of the resistance of the human body to electrical current flow, the
current will be quite low relative to that required to cause conventional over-current
protection devices to function. However, it is likely to be high enough to cause a painful
or possibly lethal electric shock to a human being.
Pass & Seymour/Legrand’s portable GFCI is designed to remove power from the
equipment loads when these loads have a potentially lethal ground current in excess of
six milliamperes. Normal loads will draw current from the Hot Conductor (black wire)
and return it to the power source through the Neutral Conductor (white wire). Faulty
loads can return some of the current to the power source through a ground path such
as a water pipe, gas pipe, wet floor, third conductor (green wire), or worst of all, through
a person who is in contact with an extrinsic ground.
The Pass & Seymour/Legrand portable GFCI’s rugged construction allows it to be used
in outdoor or indoor locations, where ground fault protection is desired. When ener-
gized by actuation of the reset button, it will conveniently supply power to any power
tool or appliance whose load requirement does not exceed rated voltage and currents.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION – MANUAL RESET VERSION
1. Plug unit into a 120 VAC power socket.
2. Press and release the Reset Button.
3. Verify that the red band at the base of the Reset Button is not visible.
(Note: This denotes that output power is available.)
4. Press the Test Button.
5. Verify that the red band on the Reset Button appears.
6. Press and release the Reset Button.
7. Verify that the red band is not visible.
8. Connect the desired load equipment to cord output receptacle and operate equip-
ment normally.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION – AUTO RESET VERSION
1. Plug unit into 120 VAC power socket protected by fuse or circuit breaker.
2. Unit will automatically become energized and red band at base of reset button not
visible.
3. Press the Test Button.
4. Verify that the red band on the Reset Button appears.
5. Press and release the Reset Button.
6. Verify that the red band is not visible.
7. Connect the desired load equipment to cord output receptacle and operate
equipment normally.
WARNINGS
1. If the GFCI fails to trip when the Test button is pressed or, if the GFCI fails to reset
when the Reset button is pushed in, the device should be replaced.
2. If the GFCI test properly without any appliance plugged into it but trips each time the
appliance is plugged in, the appliance has a ground fault and needs to be repaired
or replaced. DO NOT BYPASS THE GFCI. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A REAL
SHOCK HAZARD MAY EXIST.
NOTES
Note 1: Pass & Seymour/Legrand’s portable power plug models will provide protection
against ground faults when used with a 2-wire outlet receptacle and a 3-wire to 2-wire
adapter. It is always desirable when possible to use a 3-wire grounded receptacle
because a ground provides additional protection against electrical shock hazard. The
adapter should be of the type that can be grounded to the outer mounting plate screw.
Note 2: The GFCI does not sense ground faults in the input conductors, therefore it is
recommended that if any extension cords are used, they should be connected between
the GFCI’s output and the tool or appliance to be powered. Your GFCI is now ready to
test and use.
CAUTIONS
1. Do not connect any electrical cord longer than 250 feet to the GFCI output recepta-
cle in order to avoid possibility of nuisance tripping.
2. This GFCI device is to be used on 120V/60Hz circuit only (such as normal house-
hold electrical distribution system).
3. Ground fault circuit interrupters, whether this device or any other, cannot protect
against electrical shock resulting from contact with both hot and neutral wires of the
electrical circuit nor against defects in any wiring supplying the device.
4. DO NOT USE IF THE BUTTON BOOTS OR CASE OR CORD HAVE BEEN DAM-
AGED.
5. Test frequently and at least before each use of load equipment to insure correct
operation.
6. The GFCI is designed as a protective device. Do not use as an
off/on switch.
7. Do not use on circuit with life support apparatus.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Pass & Seymour/Legrand will remedy any defect in workmanship or material in Pass &
Seymour/Legrand products which may develop under proper and normal use within
one year from the date of purchase by a consumer. (1) by repair or replacement, or at
Pass & Seymour/Legrand’s option, (2) by return of the amount equal to the consumer’s
purchase price. Such remedy is IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE. Such remedy by Pass & Seymour/Legrand does not include or cover cost of
labor for removal or reinstallation of the product. ALL OTHER FURTHER ELEMENTS
OF DAMAGE (INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES) FOR BREACH OF
ANY AND ALL EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
EXCLUDED HEREBY. (Some states do not allow disclaimer or exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above disclaimers and limitation or exclu-
sion may not apply to you.) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WHERE
REQUIRED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE. (Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.)
To ensure safety, all repairs to Pass & Seymour/Legrand products must be made by
Pass & Seymour/Legrand or under its specific direction. Procedure to obtain perfor-
mance of any warranty obligation is as follows: (1) Contact Pass & Seymour/Legrand,
P.O. Box 4822, Syracuse, NY 13221 for instructions concerning return or repair; (2)
return the product to Pass & Seymour/Legrand, postage paid, with your name and
address and a written description of the installation or use of the Pass & Seymour/
Legrand product, and the observed defects or failure to operate, or other claimed basis
for dissatisfaction.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PORTABLE
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
NÚMEROS DE MODELOS
REPOS. REPOS.
AUTO. MANUAL
15 Amp. 1594-CSA 1594-CS1M
GENERAL
Los interruptores de circuito accionado por corriente de pérdida a tierra (GFCI)
portátiles de Pass & Seymour/Legrand protegen las personas contra las fallas a tierra.
Los dispositivos convencionales de protección contra la sobrecorrientes tales como
fusibles y disyuntores no pueden proteger a las personas contra los choques eléctricos.
Estos dispositivos están diseñados para desconectar el suministro eléctrico cuando
corrientes de varios amperios fluyen del cable cargado a tierra. Sin embargo, corrientes
de sólo unos pocos miliamperios pueden ser peligrosas para personas normales y
saludables. Un amperio es igual a 1000 miliamperios.
Muchos choques eléctricos ocurren cuando la corriente pasa desde el alambre cargado a
través de la caja metálica de una herramienta o aparato defectuoso y a través del cuerpo
de una persona a tierra. Dada la resistencia del cuerpo humano al flujo de corriente
eléctrica, la corriente será mucho mas baja que la corriente necesaria para activar un
dispositivo de protección contra sobrecorrientes convencional. Sin embargo, es posible
que sea lo suficientemente alta para causar un choque eléctrico doloroso o mortal.
Los GFCI portátiles de Pass & Seymour/Legrand están diseñados para desconectar
el suministro eléctrico del equipo cuando este equipo tiene una corriente a tierra posible-
mente mortal de más de seis miliamperios. Las cargas normales consumen corriente
del conductor cargado (cable negro) y la envían de regreso mediante el conductor
neutral (cable blanco) hasta la fuente eléctrica. El equipo defectuoso puede retornar parte
de la corriente a la fuente eléctrica a través de una trayectoria a tierra como sería una
tubería de agua, una tubería de gas, el piso mojado, un tercer conductor (cable verde) o,
lo que es peor, a través de una persona que está en contacto con una tierra extrínseca.
La robusta construcción de los GFCI portátiles de Pass & Seymour/Legrand permite que
se puedan utilizar en áreas exteriores o interiores donde se requiera protección contra
fallas a tierra. Cuando sea energizado mediante el accionamiento del botón de reposición
(RESET), convenientemente proveerá corriente a cualquier herramienta o aparato eléc-
trico cuyos requerimientos de carga no sobrepasen las corrientes y voltajes nominales.
INSTALACIÓN Y OPERACIÓN – VERSIÓN DE REPOSICIÓN MANUAL
1. Enchufe la unidad a un receptáculo de 120 VCA.
2. Oprima y suelte el botón de reposición (RESET).
3. Verifique que la banda roja en la base del botón “RESET” no esté visible.
(Nota: Esto indica que el suministro eléctrico de salida es disponible.)
4. Oprima el botón “TEST” (prueba).
5. Verifique que aparece la banda roja en el botón “RESET”.
6. Oprima y suelte el botón “RESET”.
7. Verifique que la banda roja no esté visible.
8. Conecte el equipo al receptáculo de salida del cable y opere el equipo normalmente.
INSTALACIÓN Y OPERACIÓN – VERSIÓN DE REPOSICIÓN AUTOMÁTICA
1. Enchufe la unidad a un receptáculo de 120 VCA protegido por un fusible o disyuntor.
2. La unidad se energizará automáticamente y la banda roja en la base del botón “RESET”
no será visible.
3. Oprima el botón “TEST” (prueba).
4. Verifique que aparece la banda roja en el botón “RESET”.
5. Oprima y suelte el botón “RESET”.
6. Verifique que la banda roja no esté visible.
7. Conecte el equipo al receptáculo de salida del cable y opere el equipo normalmente.
ADVERTENCIAS
1. Si el GFCI no se dispara cuando se oprime el botón “TEST” o si el GFCI no se
reposiciona cuando se oprime el botón “RESET”, la unidad debe ser reemplazada.
2. Si el GFCI se prueba y funciona correctamente sin ningún aparato conectado pero
se dispara cada vez que un aparato se conecta, el aparato tiene una falla a tierra
y necesita ser reparado o reemplazado. NO PASE POR ALTO EL GFCI. SI ESTA
CONDICIÓN OCURRE, EXISTE UN PELIGRO REAL DE CHOQUES ELÉCTRICOS.
NOTAS
Nota 1: Los modelos de enchufe de alimentación portátiles Pass & Seymour/Legrand
proveen protección contra fallas de tierra cuando se utilizan con un receptáculo de salida
de 2 cables y un adaptador de 3 cables a 2 cables. Siempre será mejor, si es posible,
utilizar un receptáculo de 3 cables con tierra porque la tierra provee protección adicional
contra los peligros de choques eléctricos. El adaptador debe ser del tipo que se puede
conectar a tierra mediante el tornillo de la placa de montaje exterior.
Nota 2: El GFCI no detecta fallas a tierra en los conductores de entrada. Por lo tanto
se recomienda que si se utiliza un cable de extensión, que sea conectado entre la salida
INSTRUCCIONES DE
INSTALACIÓN Y
OPERACIÓN
INTERRUPTOR DE
CIRCUITO ACCIONADO POR
CORRIENTE DE PÉRDIDA
A TIERRA (GFCI) PORTÁTIL
NOTE:
Remove from receptacle by
grasping the body of the GFCI.
Not the cord.