Troubleshooting
- How do I reset a circuit breaker?
- How do you locate an Arc Fault Breaker inside the panel?
- How does Ground Fault Protection Work?
- How does the GFCI Work?
- How do I reset a GFCI receptacle?
- Where should GFCIs be used?
- How do I change the time setting on my occupancy sensor?
- My smoke detector is chirping. How can I stop it?
- I have a timer on my Christmas light outlets. How do I change the time settings?
How do I reset a circuit breaker?
When a circuit breaker trips, it moves about midway between the full-on and full-off positions.
To reset a tripped breaker, push it to the full-off position (opposite all the other breakers in its column) then push it to the full-on position. If it trips again or does not stay in the on position, push it to full-off and contact Schamber Electric Inc.
Sometimes when a breaker trips, it will not move to the middle position. Run your finger down the on side of the breaker. If it's tripped, the breaker should easily move to the middle position. Proceed as follows in 1 and 2.
How do you locate an Arc Fault Breaker inside the panel?
Look for the circuit breaker that has a label on its front that reads "ARC FAULT BREAKER". The label and the "TEST" button can be seen without removing the front trim of the panelboard.
How does Ground Fault Protection Work?
A "GFCI" is a ground fault circuit interrupter.
The GFCI is designed to protect people from severe or fatal electric shocks. Because a GFCI detects ground faults, it can also prevent some electrical fires and reduce the severity of others by interrupting the flow of electric current.
How does the GFCI Work?
In the home's wiring system, the GFCI constantly monitors electricity flowing in a circuit, to sense any loss of current. If the current flowing through the circuit differs by a small amount from that returning, the GFCI quickly switches off the power to that circuit. The GFCI interrupts power faster than the blink of an eye to prevent a lethal dose of electricity.
How do I reset a GFCI receptacle?
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Unplug all electrical devices from the GFCI circuit
- Outside receptacles
- Garage receptacles
- Kitchen receptacles
- Bathroom receptacles
- Press the TEST button to make sure the GFCI is tripped.
- Press the RESET all the way in.
- Now you should have power at the GFCI receptacles.
- If you precede to have a problem, please contact Schamber Electric Inc.
Where should GFCIs be used?
In homes built to comply with the National Electrical Code, GFCI protections is required for most outdoor receptacles (since 1973), bathroom receptacles circuits (since 1975), garage wall outlets (since 1978), kitchen receptacles with six feet of water (since 1987), and all receptacles in crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990).
How do I change the time setting on my occupancy sensor?
The manufacture instructions are here.
My smoke detector is chirping. How can I stop it?
When a smoke detector chirps, it usually means the battery is dead. To replace the battery, refer to the manufacture's instructions. Schamber Electric uses two smoke detectors based on builder specifications. Please use the correct instructions for your home.
I have a timer on my Christmas light outlets. How do I change the time settings?
Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions here.