Fuses are available various
sizes and types. For this reason, some circuits are equipped with a
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). GFCI
circuit breaker combines protection for ground faults, overloads,
and short circuits one device.
German Institute for Recognized since 1975 the standards organization that
Standardization (DIN) represents German interests nationally and internationally.
Service Entrance
Load Center
Transformer Secondary
Neutral Bonded Enclosure
Grounding Electrode Conductor
Grounding Electrode
Neutral
Ground Fault condition which current takes unintentional path to
ground. Ground faults can endanger people and damage
equipment.
Ground connection the earth conductive object such an
equipment chassis.15
Fuse device designed open circuit when its rated current is
exceeded.
Ground Fault Circuit device designed interrupt current circuit ground
Interrupter (GFCI) fault sensed.This usually accomplished when metal link the
fuse melts. GFCI installed near the receptacles it
protects, overcurrent protection required separately.
Fuse Class letter designation given fuse identify its operating and
construction characteristics. Renewable fuses allow the user replace the link
and non-renewable fuses not.
120 Volts
Ground
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Trip Coil
Sensing and
Test Circuit
Hot Wire
Neutral
. Some have time delay
