Gfci Receptacle Information, Resetting And Testing - Miller Blue Star 185 Manuel Du Propriétaire

7-2. GFCI Receptacle Information, Resetting And Testing

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! Use GFCI protection when operat-
ing auxiliary equipment. If unit does
not have GFCI receptacles, use
GFCI-protected extension cord. Do
not use GFCI receptacle to power
life support equipment.
! Unplug power cord before attempt-
ing to service accessories or tools.
1 120 V 20 A AC GFCI Receptacle
2 GFCI Receptacle Test Button
3 GFCI Receptacle Reset Button
4 GFCI Indicator Light (LED)
GFCI Receptacles
GFCI receptacles protect the user from
electric shock if a ground fault occurs in
equipment connected to the receptacle. A
ground fault occurs when electrical current
takes the shortest path to ground (which
could be through a person) rather than fol-
low its intended safe path.
If a ground fault is detected, the GFCI Reset
button pops out, and the circuit opens to
disconnect power to the faulty equipment.
A GFCI receptacle does not protect against
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circuit overloads, short circuits, or shocks
not related to ground faults. Reset and test
GFCI receptacle according to the following
procedures.
Resetting/Testing GFCI Receptacle
! Test GFCI monthly. See Testing
GFCI Receptacle.
! Do not test or reset GFCI recept-
acles at idle speed/low voltage
the GFCI will be damaged and not
provide protection from electric
shock caused by a ground fault.
! If LED blinks, stop using GFCI re-
ceptacle and have it replaced by a
Factory Authorized Service Agent.
! Extension cords with bad insulation
or of extended length can allow
enough leakage current to trip the
GFCI circuit. Reset and test as fol-
lows.
Resetting GFCI Receptacles
If a GFCI fault occurs, stop engine and dis-
connect equipment from GFCI receptacle.
Check for damaged or wet tools, cords,
plugs, etc. connected to the receptacle.
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Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.com
Test and reset GFCI only at Run speed
and with controls set for full generator
power.
Start engine and operate at Run (weld/
power) speed. Set front panel amperage
controls at Max to achieve full generator
power (see Section __).
button. Reconnect equipment to GFCI re-
ceptacle. If GFCI Reset button pops out
again, check the equipment and repair or
replace if faulty.
Testing GFCI Receptacles
or
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GFCI testing must be done with engine
running at Run (weld/power) speed.
Start engine and operate at Run (weld/
power) speed. Set front panel amperage
controls at Max to achieve full generator
power (see Section __).
Press the GFCI Test button. The GFCI Re-
set button should pop out.
Press the GFCI Reset button.
Have GFCI replaced by a Factory Au-
thorized Service Agent if any of the fol-
lowing occur:
GFCI does not trip when tested
LED blinks
GFCI does not reset.
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