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This unit is small and compact -
measuring only 4 3/16"H x 5 3/16"L x 6 11/16"W (10.6H x 13.2L x
17.0W) and weighing only 3 pounds - yet protects as many as four
tools at one time. The housing is high impact yellow polycarbonate
as are the liftcovers which protect the receptacles from dirt and
damage. Simply insert the plug on the end of the 6' (1.8m) cord into
any 60Hz 120V receptacle and then plug the equipment to be used into
one of the receptacles on the unit. Incorporates a 20 Amp GFCI
module that can be replaced in the field. The module provides not
only ground fault protection, but also contains the no voltage
release feature. While conventional 3 wire grounding is
essential to electrical safety on board any boat, it cannot protect
against minute line-to-ground faults that cannot activate protective
devices such as fuses or circuit breakers. Conventional overcurrent
protection begins at 15 amperes. The fuse will blow or the breaker
will open only if the current exceeds its rating. Contrary to
popular belief, current values of less that 1/10 of one ampere
passing through the human body can be very harmful.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) senses any ground fault
larger than 6/1000 of an ampere and shuts off the power before an
accident can happen. These units are available for use with power
tools or other electrical equipment on the boat or dock. The units
require 120V circuits and must be used in addition to fuses and
circuit breakers - not instead of them. GFCI units protect against
line-to-ground faults. Hubbell's UL Listed GFCI units must be used
only on a grounded system even though the grounding wire is not used
in the operation of the device.
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| Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Product
Specifications |
| Marine Product |
Ground Fault Receptacles and
Portable Units |
| GFCI Style |
Portable |
| Portable GFCI Style |
4 Outlet Portable |
| Rating |
15A 125V, 2p3w |
| Blade Type |
Straight Blade |
| Receptacle Type |
Standard |
| Color |
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| Poles and Wires |
2 Pole, 3 Wire Grounding |
| Trip Level |
4-6 miliamps |
| Trip Time |
.025 seconds nominal |
| Frequency |
60 Hertz nominal |
| Voltage |
120 volts +10%, -15% |
| Max Interrupting
Capacity |
2,000 amperes |
| Max Humidity |
95% |
| Approvals |
UL |
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