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GFCI Personnel Safety Devices
Smartlock® GFCI Device Smartlock® GFCI devices comply with 2003 UL requirements. HOSPITAL GRADE
8598-HGR
● Power/Diagnostic Indicator ● 15 & 20Amp Configurations ● Back and Side Wired ● Color Match Test/Reset Buttons (Monochromatic) ● Green LED Indicates Power and Confirms Proper Wiring Status ● Resistant to Surge, Noise, and Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements
Smartlock® GFCI Device Types
COMMERCIAL C-PACK
● 15 Amp Single GFCI Receptacle with Single-Pole Switch ● Switch Rated 8.3 Amps at 120V AC ● Back and Side Wired ● Color Match Test/Reset Buttons (Monochromatic) ● Resistant to Surge, Noise, and Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements
● 20 Amp with Switch Rated Test/Reset Buttons ● Back and Side Wired ● Color Match Test/Reset Buttons (Monochromatic)
● Resistant to Surge, Noise, and Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements
8299-G
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● Blank Face ● Contact Rating: 20A 125V ● Control Relay: 80 Amps 240VACMax. ● Side Wired ● Color Match Test/Reset Buttons (Monochromatic) ● Resistant to Surge, Noise, and Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements ● Recognized Component 8895-80E
ANGLE PLUG Right Angle GFCI Plugs ● 15A 125V; 20A 125V ● Automatic and Manual Reset Types ● Power Staus Indicator ● Available in Gray and Yellow ● Recognized Component
6593
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8599-I
COMBO
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HIGH CURRENT
●15 & 20 Amp Configurations ● Back and Side Wired ● Color Match Test/Reset Buttons (Monochromatic) ● Resistant to Surge, Noise, and Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements ● Available with 41/2” pigtail leads
BLANK FACE
8590-W
8599-CPI
COMMERCIAL GRADE
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● 15 Amp Configurations ● Back and Side Wired ● Black Reset & Red Test Buttons ● Contractor Pack ● Resistant to Surge, Noise, and Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements
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8598-E
● Power/Diagnostic Indicator ● 15 & 20Amp Configurations ● Back and Side Wired ● Color Match Test/Reset Buttons (Monochromatic) ● Green LED Indicates Power and Confirms Proper Wiring Status ● Resistant to Surge, Noise, and Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements
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COMMERCIAL GRADE PLUS
PANEL MOUNT
WORK LIGHT
Recognized Component
66591-WL
36596
Panel Mount GFCI with16” Leads ● 20A 125V ● Orange LED Indicator Light ● Weather-Resistant Hosing & Test/Reset Buttons ● Resistant to Surge, Noise, and Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements PAGE F4
CORD SETS
66591-25C
GFCI Cord Sets ● 15A & 20A 125V; 15A & 20A 240V ● Automatic and Manual Reset Types ● Orange Power Staus Indicator ● Yellow Cord 14/3 SJT ● Resistant to Surge, Noise, & Corrosion Per 2003 UL Requirements PAGES F5 & F6
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Fluorescent Work Light with GFCI Protected Receptacle ● 13 Watt Lamp and Receptacle ● Black Body with 20’ Yellow Cord 16/3 SJTW ● NEMA 5-15R Receptacle; NEMA 5-15P Plug ● Automatic Reset In-Line GFCI with Power Status Indicator PAGE F4
POWER CENTER
PB101-SGF
“THE BOX”™ ● 6 GFCI Protected 20A 125V Straight Blade or Locking Receptacles ● GFCI Protected 30A 250V Locking Receptacle ● 50A 125/250V Non-NEMA Power Connections ● Meets OSHA Regulation 20, Subpart K Strandards ● UL Listed for Outdoor Use PAGE F7 1-800-824-3005 or visit us at:
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SmartLock® GFCI Features 2 YEAR LIMITED
UL Standard 943 Class A (GFCI) & 498 (Receptacles) CSA Certified (File #057) Meets 2003 UL Requirements Thick-walled, impact-resistant thermoplastic nylon cover and body withstands abuse
Heavy duty double wipe for 15 Amp contacts and triple wipe for 20 Amp contacts
Silver alloy contacts for reliable make/break switching.
Triple combination terminal screws. “Surge hardened” electronics offer superior resistance to surges and overvoltages.
LED power indicator light helps diagnose improper wiring and, when illuminated, offers visual confirmation that power is available. Eight back-wired holes (Four on each side) provide maximum wiring capability.
Provisions for backor side-wiring.
Leviton® SmartLock® icon ensures improved GFCI product design.
Lockout action blocks the “RESET” button if GFCI protection has been compromised.
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
Face
Nylon
Back
Nylon
Line Contacts
Brass
Terminal Screws
Brass #10-32
Grounding Screw
Brass #8-32
Yoke
Zinc Steel
Clamp Nuts Internal Contacts
Steel Silver Alloy
NEMA
ANSI
WD1&WD6
C-73
Advanced electronics design provides superior resistance to electrical surges and over-voltages.
Leviton SmartLock® Meets or Exceeds These Tougher Requirements Effective January 2003 • Diagnostic Indication for Miswiring • Surge Immunity • Corrosion Resistance • False Tripping
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS UL UL 943 CSA Listed Class A & 498
NOM
#E48380
#057
LED indicator offers visual confirmation of power availability.
SmartLock® GFCI Features
Patented lockout feature prevents “RESET” if GFCI is not functioning properly or miswired due to reversal of line and load leads.
#LR-57811
For additional details on these new requirements, see page F9.
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1-800-824-3005 or visit us at:
www.leviton.com
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15A 125V & 20A 125V Hospital & Commercial Grade, GFCI's ELECTRICAL DIELECTRIC VOLTAGE
CURRENT INTERR.
Withstands 1500V per UL 498
10kA
5±1 mA
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL TEMP. RISE
TERMINAL TERMINAL I.D. ACCOMMODATION Brass, hot
TRIP LEVEL
2 YEAR LIMITED
30C max at full rated current after 50 cycles overload at 150% rated current for both AC and DC appl. per UL 498
#14 - #12 AWG solid or stranded copper wire
Grounding Silver, neutral
NEMA ANSI WD-6 C-73
PRODUCT I.D. Ratings permanently marked on device
UL UL 943 Fed Spec Class A Listed & 498 WC-596
ENVIRONMENTAL
–
CSA
NOM
C22.2
#LR-57811 #057
AC HORSEPOWER RATINGS
FLAMMABILITY
OPERATING TEMP.
Rated V-2 per UL 94
-35C to 65C
1.5
Hospital & Commercial Grade GFCI Devices
Back & Side Wired
FACE COLOR
GFCI HOSPITALGRADE SMARTLOCK® DUPLEX w/ LED Meets 2003 UL Requirements
GFCI GFCI GFCI GFCI GFCI COMMERCIAL GRADE COMMERCIAL GRADE COMMERCIAL GRADE COMMERCIAL GRADE COMMERCIAL GRADE SMARTLOCK® SMARTLOCK® SMARTLOCK® DUPLEX w/ RED & BLANK FACE BLACK BUTTONS S-P SWITCH DUPLEX w/ LED DUPLEX w/ 41/2” LEADS Contractor Pack 1.5HP@120V AC Meets 2003 UL Requirements
Meets 2003 UL Requirements
Meets 2003 UL Requirements
Meets 2003 UL Requirements
Meets 2003 UL Requirements
8598-HG 8598-HGI 8598-HGW 8598-HGG 8598-HGR 8598-HGE 8598-HGA
8598 8598-I 8598-W 8598-G 8598-R 8598-E 8598-A
8599 8599-I 8599-W 8599-G 8599-R 8599-E 8599-A
– 8599-LI 8599-LW – – – –
– 8599-CPI 8599-CPW – – – 8599-CPA
– 8590-I 8590-W – – 8590-E –
20A 125V, NEMA 5-20R at Receptacle & Feed-Through Brown Ivory White Gray Red Black Almond
8898-HG 8898-HGI 8898-HGW 8898-HGG 8898-HGR – 8898-HGA
FACE COLOR
8898 8898-I 8898-W 8898-G 8898-R – 8898-A
8899 8899-I 8899-W 8899-G – 8899-E 8899-A
– – – – – – –
– – – – – – –
GFCI COMBO DEVICE RECEPTACLE & SINGLE-POLE SWITCH
– – – – – – –
COLOR
SHALLOW WALLBOX EXTENDER FOR GFCI's
Meets 2003 UL Ruquirements
15A 125V, NEMA 5-15R; 20A 125V Feed-Through
1.53 (38.9 mm)
8598-HG & 8898-HG SERIES
Brown Ivory White
1.53 (38.9 mm)
8598,8898, 8599-L & 8599-CP SERIES
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6197 6197-I 6179-W
)
4.21 (106.93 mm)
)
)
4.21 (106.93 mm)
8299-I 8299-W 8299-G 8299-A
4.21 (106.93 mm)
Ivory White Gray Almond
)
4.21 (106.93 mm)
3
8590-W
8599-CPI
15A 125V, NEMA 5-15R; 20A 125V Feed-Through Brown Ivory White Gray Red Black Almond
8299-G
F
8599-LW
8599-I
8598-E
8598-HGR
1.53 (38.9 mm)
8590 SERIES 1-800-824-3005 or visit us at:
1.53 (38.9 mm)
8299 SERIES www.leviton.com
15A 125V & 20A 125V Commercial Grade, GFCI's
2 YEAR LIMITED
ELECTRICAL DIELECTRIC VOLTAGE
CURRENT INTERR.
Withstands 1500V per UL 498
10kA
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL TEMP. RISE
TERMINAL I.D.
TERMINAL ACCOMMODATION
Brass, hot
30C max at full rated current after 50 cycles overload at 150% rated current for both AC and DC per UL 498
TRIP LEVEL 5±1 mA
#18- #12 AWG
Grounding Silver, neutral
OPERATING TEMP.
Rated V-2 per UL 94
-35C to 66C
Gray Yellow
86593
Right Angle Plugs Accessory
ANGLE PLUG
ANGLE PLUG AUTOMATIC RESET
COLOR
WATERPROOF COVER WITH GROUND PIN UP ORIENTATION
MANUAL RESET
15A 125V, NEMA 5-15P
20A 125V, NEMA 5-20P
6593 –
6893 –
– 6594
#LR-57811 #057
1.5
6894
MANUAL RESET
NOM
C22.2
AC HORSEPOWER RATINGS
FLAMMABILITY
Recognized Component
AUTOMATIC RESET
–
CSA
Clear
– 6894
86593
High Current GFCI Contact Rating: 20A 125V AC Load Capability with 125V Control Relay 80@240V AC Max.
20A 125V PANEL MOUNT GFCI w/ 16" LEADS & LED LIGHT YELLOW LEXAN
TOGGLE COLOR
36596
Ivory
PANEL MOUNT FOR TEMPORARY POWER DISTRIBUTION BOXES Front View
36597
Recognized Component
BLANK FACE RESET BUTTONS
Side View
8895-80I
White
8895-80W
Black
8895-80E
Recognized Component
Commercial Grade GFCI’s
PLUG COLOR
UL UL 943 Fed Spec Class A Listed & 498 WC-596
ENVIRONMENTAL
6593
Right Angle GFCI Plugs
NEMA ANSI WD-6 C-73
PRODUCT I.D. Ratings permanently marked on device
GFCI-Protected Fluorescent Work Light w/Receptacle 13A 125V, 2-P 3-W Grounding GFCI CORD SET, YELLOW CORD, 16/3 SJTW BLACK BODY, ON/OFF POWER SWITCH, 13 WATT LAMP & RECEPTACLE
W
5-15R
)
2.40 (64 mm)
.023 REF.
5.12 (130 mm)
4.75 (121 mm)
G
5-15P
2.58 (65.5 mm)
1.83 DIA. (49 mm) 1.60 DIA. (41 mm)
2.7 (68.6 mm)
W
NEMA CONNECTOR
CLASS
3.8 (96.5 mm)
G
66591-WL
1.74 (44.2 mm)
~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~
NEMA PLUG
.810 (20.6 mm)
20’
4.21 (106.93 mm)
LENGTH
1.29 DIA. (33 mm)
1.26 (32 mm)
36596
RIGHT ANGLE GFCI PLUGS
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8895 1-800-824-3005 or visit us at:
www.leviton.com
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15A 125V&250V;20A125V&250V Automatic Reset GFCI Cord Sets & Power Supply Cords ELECTRICAL DIELECTRIC VOLTAGE
CURRENT INTERR.
Withstands 1500V per UL 498
10kA
TERMINAL I.D.
TERMINAL ACCOMMODATION
Brass, hot
30C max at full rated current after 50 cycles overload at 150% rated current for both AC and DC per UL 498
Automatic Reset GFCI Cord Sets & Power Supply Cords
TRIP LEVEL 5±1 mA
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL TEMP. RISE
Not Applicable
Grounding Silver, neutral
1 YEAR LIMITED
PRODUCT I.D. Ratings permanently marked on device
ENVIRONMENTAL
NEMA ANSI WD-6 C-73
UL UL 943 Fed Spec Class A Listed & 498 WC-596
–
CSA
#LR-57811 #057
AC HORSEPOWER RATINGS
FLAMMABILITY
OPERATING TEMP.
Rated V-2 per UL 94
-35C to 66C
1.5
Automatic reset GFCI cord sets (black body) automatically reset ON when power is restored.
66891-3
66591-25C
66593
FACTORY-ASSEMBLED CORD SETS - Consult Techline for changes in length and/or configurations. LENGTH
GFCI CORD SET AUTOMATIC RESET (15 AMP) 14/3 SJTW (20 AMP) 12/3 SJTW YELLOW CORD, BLACK BODY BLACK PLUG & CONNECTOR
NEMA PLUG
NEMA CONNECTOR
15A 125V, Cord Sets 2' 6' 25'
66591-2C 66591-6C 66591-25C
5-15P
5-15R
15A 125V, Cord Set Triple Outlet 3'
66593-3 5-15P
5-15R
15A 125V, Locking Cord Set 3'
66597-3 L5-15P
L5-15R
15A 125V, Power Supply Cord 37'
26591-37C
– 5-15P
15A 240V, Power Supply Cord 35'
26592-E
– 6-15P
20A 125V, Cord Sets 3'
66891-3 5-20P
5-20R
20A 125V, Locking Cord Set 3'
66897-3 L5-20P
L5-20R
20A 125V, Power Supply Cord
37'
36591-37C
–
5-20P
20A 240V, Power Supply Cord
F 5
35'
36592-E
– 6-20P
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1-800-824-3005 or visit us at:
NOM
C22.2
www.leviton.com
15A 125V;20A125V Manual Reset GFCI Cord Sets
1 YEAR LIMITED
ELECTRICAL DIELECTRIC VOLTAGE
CURRENT INTERR.
Withstands 1500V per UL 498
10kA
TERMINAL I.D.
TERMINAL ACCOMMODATION
Brass, hot
TRIP LEVEL 5±1 mA
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL TEMP. RISE 30C max at full rated current after 50 cycles overload at 150% rated current for both AC and DC per UL 498
Not Applicable
Grounding Silver, neutral
PRODUCT I.D. Ratings permanently marked on device
NEMA ANSI WD-6 C-73
UL UL 943 Fed Spec Class A Listed & 498 WC-596
ENVIRONMENTAL
–
CSA
NOM
C22.2
#LR-57811 #057
AC HORSEPOWER RATINGS
FLAMMABILITY
OPERATING TEMP.
Rated V-2 per UL 94
-35C to 66C
1.5
Manual reset units (yellow body) will not automatically reset after power interruption; the reset button must be pushed in.
69591
Manual Reset GFCI Cord Sets
69891
FACTORY-ASSEMBLED CORD SETS - Consult Techline for changes in length and/or configurations. LENGTH
GFCI CORD SET AUTOMATIC RESET (15 AMP) 14/3 SJTW (20 AMP) 12/3 SJTW YELLOW CORD, BLACK BODY BLACK PLUG & CONNECTOR
NEMA PLUG
NEMA CONNECTOR
15A 125V, Cord Sets 3' 25'
69591-3 69591-25
5-15P
5-15R
15A 125V, Cord Set Triple Outlet 3'
69593-3 5-15P
5-15R
15A 125V, W/ Wetguard Plug & Connector Cord Set 3' 25'
69591-W3 69591-W25 5-15P
5-15R
5-20P
5-20R
20A 125V, Cord Set 3'
69891-3 20A 125V, Locking Cord Set
3'
69897-3 (Available as Special Order Only) L5-20P 20A 125V, w/ Wetguard Plug & Connector Cord Set
3'
– L5-20R
69891-W3 5-20R
1.78 (45.2 mm)
5-20P
6.70 (170.2 mm)
36.0 (914.4 mm)
6.70 (170.2 mm)
(9.32 ± 2 mm)
0.63 (15.6 mm)
2.50 (63.5 mm)
15A AUTO GFCI CORD 66591-2C - on page F4 To learn more about Leviton devices or for answers to technical questions call our Techline at
2.50 (63.5 mm)
TEST
RESET RESET
1.63 (41.1 mm)
TEST BEFORE EACH USE
TEST
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
0.367± 0.07
MANUAL RESET GFCI CORD 69897-3 1-800-824-3005 or visit us at:
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50A 125/250V Power Center "THE BOX" & Power Cords
Temporary Portable Power Distribution Center/GFCI & Power Cords
ELECTRICAL DIELECTRIC VOLTAGE
CURRENT INTERR.
Withstands 1500V per UL 498
10kA
1 YEAR LIMITED
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL TEMP. RISE
TERMINAL TERMINAL I.D. ACCOMMODATION Brass, hot
30C max at full rated current after 50 cycles overload at 150% rated current for both AC and DC per UL 498
TRIP LEVEL 5±1 mA
Not Applicable
Grounding
NEMA ANSI WD-6 C-73
PRODUCT I.D. Ratings & NEMA I.D. permanently marked on device
White,neutral
UL UL 943 Fed Spec Class A Listed & 498 WC-596
–
ENVIRONMENTAL FLAMMABILITY Rated V-2 per UL 94
CSA
#LR-57811 #057
OSHA
OPERATING TEMP. "The Box" Meets Regulation 20, Part 1926, Subpart K Standards
-35C to 66C
Power Distribution Box - All Locking Receptacles 6 GFCI Protected 20A 125V Locking Receptacles; 1 GFCI Protected Locking Receptacle 30A 250V BOX COLOR
POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX
POWER INLET NON-NEMA
POWER OUTLET NON-NEMA
6 NEMAGFCI PROTECTED 1 NEMAGFCI PROTECTED RECEPTACLES RECEPTACLE
50A 125/250V, NON-NEMA, NEMA L5-20R AND L6-30R Y
Y
Yellow
PB101-SGF
X
X
EQ GR
EQ GR W
W
Non-NEMA
Non-NEMA
L5-20R
L6-30R
Power Distribution Box - Straight Blade Receptacles & 1 Locking Receptacle 6 GFCI Protected 20A/125V Straight Blade Receptacles; 1 GFCI Protected Locking Receptacle 30A 250V BOX COLOR
POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX
POWER INLET NON-NEMA
POWER OUTLET NON-NEMA
6 NEMAGFCI PROTECTED 1 NEMAGFCI PROTECTED RECEPTACLES RECEPTACLE
50A 125/250V, NON-NEMA, NEMA 5-20R AND L6-30R Y
Y
Yellow
PB103-SGF
X
X
EQ GR
EQ GR W
W
Non-NEMA
Non-NEMA
5-20R
L6-30R
Power Cords Features Flexible, Abrasion-Resistant Construction Offering Reliable Performance to -31F LENGTH
FACTORY-ASSEMBLED CORD SETS BLACK FLEXIBLE CORD w/ YELLOW & WHITE (3) #6 AWG and (1) #8 WEATHER-RESISTANT PLUG AWG CONDUCTORS NON-NEMA
YELLOW & WHITE WEATHER-RESISTANT CONNECTOR NON-NEMA
50A 125/250V, NON-NEMA Y
50' 100' †Consult
22
16.00
in. IST DIS
KRS-A9519 KUS-A9519
Y X
EQ GR
X
W
EQ GR W
NON-NEMA†
NON-NEMA†
Factory for Other Configurations.
125V/20A
GFCI for 30A-250V RECEPTACLE
125V/20A
in.
125V/20A
125V/20A
UTION RIB
P T
ET
12 in.
125V/20
END VIEW 1
SIDE VIEW 1
A
250V/30A
F 7
NOM
C22.2
.50
12 in
in.
Weather Resistant Cover For 30A Locking Recept.
Circuit Breaker Cover
19
.
TOP VIEW
END VIEW 2
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GFCI Accessories 2 YEAR LIMITED
5977-CL
4998-GY
4992
5977-GY
5997-CL
5997-GY
Single-Gang Flush Cover Wallplates TYPE
MOUNTING POSITION
Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Horizontal Vertical Vertical
FITS TYPE OF BOX
6196-V 6196 6196-VFS 6196-FS 4990 4992 4996-GY 4996-W 4998-GY 4998-W
Standard Standard FS (4 Screws) FS (4 Screws) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Raintight While-In-Use Covers TYPE
MOUNTING POSITION
Gray Plastic Gray Plastic
SINGLE-GANG FLUSH COVER
Vertical Vertical Mount w/ Extra Deep Cover Vertical
Clear Plastic Clear Plastic
5977-GY 5977-DGY
Clear Plastic Clear Plastic
Surface-Mounted
5977-CL
Vertical Mount w/ Extra Deep Cover Horizontal Horizontal Mount w/ Extra Deep Cover Horizontal Horizontal Mount w/ Extra Deep Cover
Gray Plastic Gray Plastic
FITS TYPE OF BOX
5977-DCL
Outdoor-Type Boxes
5997-GY 5997-DGY
or Flush-Mounted Wall Boxes
5997-CL 5997-DCL
GFCI Accessories
Gray Die-Cast Zinc Gray Die-Cast Zinc Gray Die-Cast Zinc Gray Die-Cast Zinc Gray Die-Cast Zinc Gray Die-Cast Zinc Gray Plastic White Plastic Gray Plastic White Plastic
SINGLE-GANG FLUSH COVER
Combination Receptacle Circuit Tester/GFCI Tester CATALOG NUMBER
Compact tester checks for correct wiring, reversed polarity, open ground, open neutral, open hot, hot and ground reversed, and hot unwired. Device also evaluates status of GFCI protection. Selector switch applies 1, 2, 3, and 5 milliamp tests enabling user to check for leakage current in the GFCI circuit.
6185
6182
Carrying case for receptacle circuit tester and GFCI tester.
6185 3.30 (83.8 mm)
DESCRIPTION
3.75 (95.6 mm)
6.59 (167.4 mm)
5.46 (138.7 mm)
2.88 (73.2 mm)
Ø0 0.63 63 ((16 (16.0 0 mm)) cord opening
F
Ø 0.25 ((6.4 mm)) padlock opening
5.05 (128.3 mm) Ø0 0.25 25 ((16 (16.0 0 mm)) cord opening
5977 To learn more about Leviton devices or for answers to technical questions call our Techline at
5997 1-800-824-3005 or visit us at:
www.leviton.com
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SmartLock® Information Background on GFCI Safety Issues: Important safety considerations for any GFCI installation have always included: • Is it wired properly (line/load reversal)?
• Has it been damaged by voltage surges or corrosion so that it will not trip in the event of a ground fault? • Is it tested regularly?
SmartLock® Information
Industry-wide efforts to prevent line/load wiring reversals have never been 100% effective. More importantly, endusers still do not regularly test their GFCI’s. As a result, GFCI’s damaged by voltage surges or corrosion that may not operate properly are often reset without any further testing. Consumers are at risk by continuing to use a GFCI receptacle that cannot respond to a hazardous ground fault. This has been a particular concern for public safety agencies including the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Meeting the New 1/1/03 UL Requirements: Manufacturers must implement changes to address the major GFCI concern:
Be Smart...Look for the Lock
1) Diagnostic Indication for Miswiring- In brief, if GFCI’s are miswired with a line/load reversal, there must be a diagnostic indication. Leviton’s SmartLock® already conforms to this because it cannot be reset if there is a line/load reversal. 2) Surge Immunity - Since surges are a leading cause of GFCI failures, increased surge immunity is required. Corrosion Resistance - New criteria for corrosion resistance help to eliminate another cause of GFCI failures. 3) False Tripping - New requirements will also help ensure that GFCI’s are more resistant to false tripping caused by electrical noise. Leviton’s SmartLock will meet or exceed all the new corrosion resistance and noise immunity requirements.
Leviton’s Unique Position: UL wants GFCI manufacturers to provide more protection for the internal GFCI circuitry and Leviton fully supports this effort. However, what will happen when a GFCI is damaged despite its improved resistance to surges and corrosion? Under the new requirements, the GFCI can still be reset after it’s damaged. Leviton developed the product that goes further: SmartLock. If for any reason SmartLock is damaged and can no longer provide
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ground fault protection, it cannot be reset. Leviton invented this patented lockout action and is currently the only GFCI manufacturer offering this feature and the first to manufacture a GFCI that is fully compliant with the new UL requirements for 2003.
To learn more about Leviton devices or for answers to technical questions call our Techline at
1-800-824-3005 or visit us at:
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