GFP315A
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3-outlet plug-in unit (UL). Plugs into
boat convenience receptacles to provide ground fault
protection. 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. |
| Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Marine Product | Ground Fault Receptacles and Portable Units |
| GFCI Style | Portable |
| Portable GFCI Style | Three Outlet Plug-In |
| Rating | 15A 125V, 2p3w |
| Blade Type | Straight Blade |
| Receptacle Type | Standard |
| Color |  |
| 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 |
