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Oct 31, 2024 - 04:04 AM
Installing the Amazon Basics 58487 Weather-Resistant GFCI Receptacle is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
1. Before starting the installation, turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse to ensure your safety.
2. Remove the old receptacle from the outlet box by pulling it out without disconnecting the cables or wires.
3. Check the quantity of cables connecting to the receptacle. If there is only one cable (2-3 wires), it is the LINE cable. Disconnect and remove the receptacle. If there are two cables (4-6 wires), refer to the "Identifying wires of the old receptacle" section for further diagnosis before removing the receptacle.
4. To identify the wires of the old receptacle, you have two methods:
a. Wire identification using the receptacle or GFCI:
- Make sure the power at the circuit breaker or fuse is turned off.
- Detach one cable's white and black wires from the receptacle and cap each one separately with a wire connector. Make sure they are from the same cable.
- Reinstall the receptacle in the electrical box, attach the wall plate, and then turn on the power at the circuit breaker or fuse.
- Determine if power is flowing to the GFCI receptacle by plugging a lamp or radio into it. If the device works, the capped wires are the LOAD wires. If not, the capped wires are the LINE wires.
- Turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse. Label the LINE and LOAD wires, then remove the receptacle and connect the wires to the matching designated GFCI terminals.
b. Wire identification using a non-contact voltage tester:
- Make sure the power at the circuit breaker or fuse is turned off.
- Remove the wires from the original GFCI or receptacle and separate and securely cap each of the wires using a wire connector.
- Turn on the power using the circuit breaker or fuse.
- Follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the non-contact voltage tester to determine which cable's black wire has voltage present.
- The cable with the black wire indicating power is the LINE cable. Label the black and white wires from this cable as LINE.
- The cable with the black wire where voltage was not detected is the LOAD cable. Label these cable wires as LOAD.
- Turn off the power to the circuit breaker or fuse.
- Remove the caps from the wires and connect the labeled wires to the matching designated GFCI terminals.
5. Once you have identified the LINE and LOAD wires, you can proceed with the installation:
- Connect the white wire(s) to the corresponding WHITE terminal(s).
- Connect the black wire(s) to the corresponding HOT terminal(s).
- Connect the grounding wire (if any) of the cable to the grounding terminal (GND) on the product.
- If there is a grounding terminal on the outlet box, connect a 6" 12 or 14 AWG grounding wire to it. Then connect all ends of the grounding wires using a wire connector.
- Fold all wires into the outlet box, keeping the grounding wire away from the WHITE and HOT terminals.
- xxxx the product to the outlet box.
- Attach the faceplate.
6. After installation, it is crucial to perform a GFCI testing to ensure proper operation:
- Turn on the power at the circuit breaker or fuse.
- Press the RESET button fully until it stays in and the indicator lights up green.
- Plug a lamp or radio into the outlet of the product. The connected appliance should switch on.
- Press the TEST button, and the connected appliance should switch off, with the indicator going out and the RESET button popping out. This confirms that the product has been installed correctly.
- If there are two cables in the outlet box, plug a lamp or radio into surrounding receptacles to verify which one(s) lost power when pressing the TEST button. Place a sticker provided on every receptacle that lost power.
- To restore power, press the RESET button.
Please note that these instructions are a general guide, and it is always recommended to consult the specific user manual for the Amazon Basics 58487 Weather-Resistant GFCI Receptacle for any additional details or variations in the installation process.
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