ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues New GFCIs aren't quite what we thought?

Paul:

Here are some photos of a GFCI receptacle:

The yellow label covers the LOAD screws. (First 2 photos)


The padlock symbol shows that the device meets the new requirements.


Notice it is shipped in the "tripped" mode, requiring correct wiring and pressing the "RESET" button (at least that's what the instructions read...)

[This message has been edited by ThinkGood (edited 07-31-2003).]