GE THQ Series Homeowner & Installer Information

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
GEH-4338A Installation Instructions & Homeowner Information
with Self-Test Feature (GFCI)
Ground Fault
Type THQ/THHQ 15A-30A, 1 Pole
Circuit Interrupter with
Installer Instructions
Self-Test Feature (GFCI)
Install the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter with
Self-Test (GFCI) using the following procedure:
Type THQ/THHQ
1. Ensure power to the panel is "OFF" and read all
15A-30A, 1 Pole
warnings on the adjacent page before installation of
the GFCI commences.
2. Move handle of breaker to "OFF" position.
GFCI = Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter with Self-Test
3. Connect the coiled white wire (pigtail) of the GFCI to
any terminal on the neutral bar in the panel.
Installation Instructions
4. Connect the WHITE insulated neutral load wire of the
circuit to be protected to the GFCI's terminal lug
Install the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter with
marked LOAD NEUTRAL.
Self-Test (GFCI) using the following procedure:
5. Connect the BLACK insulated load wire of the circuit
1. Ensure power to the panel is "OFF" and read all warnings on
to be protected to the GFCI's terminal lug marked
the adjacent page before installation of the GFCI commences.
LOAD POWER. Check to assure the GFCI is still in
2. Move handle of breaker to "OFF" position.
"OFF" position and all wires are properly connected.
3. Connect the coiled white wire (pigtail) of the GFCI to any
6. Install the wired GFCI into the panel.
terminal on the neutral bar in the panel.
4. Connect the WHITE insulated neutral load wire of the
7. Restore power to the panel.
circuit to be protected to the GFCI's terminal lug marked
8. Test the GFCI using the push button switch on the
LOAD NEUTRAL.
front of the breaker. Follow Test Procedures as
5. Connect the BLACK insulated load wire of the circuit to be
indicated in next section.
protected to the GFCI's terminal lug marked LOAD POWER.
9. See Troubleshooting Guide for the troubleshooting
Check to assure the GFCI is still in "OFF" position and all
method to be used for a tripped GFCI.
wires are properly connected.
6. Install the wired GFCI into the panel.
7. Restore power to the panel.
8. Test the GFCI using the push button switch on the front of
the breaker. Follow Test Procedures as indicated in next
Ground Fault
section.
Circuit Breaker
9. See Troubleshooting Guide for the troubleshooting method
to be used for a tripped GFCI.
LED
Ground Fault
Circuit Breaker
Short White
WireConnects to
LED
Panel Neutral
NOTE: The neutral pigtail on eMCB's (AFCI, GFCI and
DFCI) can be cut to length in the field or extended
using approved connectors. Additionally, eMCB's with
shortened neutrals can be installed as shown
providing a fast and clean installation.
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120Vac
Duplex
Receptacle
Load
Neutral
Load
120Vac
Wire
Power
Duplex
(White)
Wire
Receptacle
(Black)
Load
Neutral
Wire
(White)
Load
Power
Wire
(Black)
Coiled
White Wire
Connects to
Panel Neutral
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could
result in death, personal injury, or property damage.
See Troubleshooting Guidelines on the second page
of this instruction sheet. This equipment must be
installed and serviced only by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: Turn off power to main breaker before
beginning installation. Failure to do so will risk
electrical shock and possible death, personal injury,
or property damage.
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death, personal injury, or property damage.
WARNING: Do not reverse-feed or back-wire. Do not
See Troubleshooting Guidelines on the second page of this instruc-
subject circuit breaker to megger, high-voltage, or
tion sheet. This equipment must be installed and serviced only by a
qualified electrician.
high-pot tests. Remove the circuit breaker before
high-pot testing the circuit or the system.
WARNING: Turn off power to main breaker before beginning
CAUTION: The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
installation. Failure to do so will risk electrical shock and possible
death, personal injury, or property damage.
(GFCI) must be supplied with power from the load
center in order for the push to test to function
WARNING: Do not reverse-feed or back-wire. Do not subject circuit
properly. If the power is on and push to test fails to
breaker to megger, high-voltage, or high-pot tests. Remove the
trip or the LED turns on or blinks (indicating the
circuit breaker before high-pot testing the circuit or the system.
self-test feature has detected an issue), the GFCI
may not be able to detect leakage current. The circuit
CAUTION: The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be
breaker is defective and should be replaced.
supplied with power from the load center in order for the push to
test to function properly. If the power is on and push to test fails
NOTE: These instructions do not cover all details or
to trip or the LED turns on or blinks (indicating the self-test feature
variations in equipment nor do they provide for
has detected an issue), the GFCI may not be able to detect leakage
current. The circuit breaker is defective and should be replaced.
every possible contingency that may be met in
connection with installation, operation, or
NOTICE: These instructions do not cover all details or variations
maintenance. Should further information be desired
in equipment nor do they provide for every possible contingency
or should particular problems arise that are not
that may be met in connection with installation, operation, or
covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes,
maintenance. Should further information be desired or should
the matter should be referred to the ABB Company.
particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for the
purchaser's purposes, the matter should be referred to the GE
See contact information on next page.
Company. See contact information on next page.
Test Procedures (GFCI should be tested regularly,
at least once per month.)
Test Procedures
1. With handle B in "ON" position, press
GFCI should be tested regularly, at least once
"PUSH TO TEST" button A up or down.
per month.
2. Handle B should move to "TRIP" position,
1. With handle B in "ON" position, press
indicating that GFCI has opened the
"PUSH TO TEST" button A up or down.
circuit.
2. Handle B should move to "TRIP" position,
3. To restore power, move handle B to "OFF"
indicating that GFCI has opened the circuit.
and then "ON".
3. To restore power, move handle B to "OFF"
and then "ON".
IMPORTANT: If handle B does not move to "TRIP" position when
IMPORTANT: If handle B does not move to "TRIP"
"TEST" button is pressed, the GFCI 's protection is not complete.
Replace breaker immediately.
position when "TEST" button is pressed, the GFCI's
protection is not complete. Replace breaker
immediately.
imag
ON
B
20
OFF
TRIP
A
TEST