Test the AC Outlet

Test the AC Outlet

WARNING: The following recommended test equipment, tests and diagrams are intended only for North American installations at 110 to 125 Volts AC. For installations in other regions, have a licensed electrician verify the ground and voltages.

WARNING: If the AC outlet tests indicate that the power requirements are not met, your customer must contact a licensed electrician. DO NOT install the system until all requirements are met.

Fault Conditions

If the AC outlet tests that follow reveal any of the following conditions, they must be corrected BEFORE the system is to be installed.

Open ground
Hot and neutral reversed
Open hot
Open neutral
Hot and ground reversed

WARNING: Hazardous voltages are present during this test. Follow all instructions carefully when working the AC power line voltages.

Verify Ground Using an Ideal 61-035 Circuit Tester (or equivalent)

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Plug the circuit tester into the outlet that you want to test.

If the circuit is properly grounded, the yellow and white lights on the tester illuminate

Unplug the tester.

WARNING: If the tester indicates any type of ground fault, your customer must contact a licensed electrician. DO NOT install the system.

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Verify Voltages Using a Volt-Ohm Millimeter (VOM) (U.S. and countries using 110 to 125 V AC power)

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WARNING: Hazardous voltages are present during this test. Follow all instructions carefully when working with AC power line voltages.

Ensure that the VOM is set to read Volts AC
Set the VOM to the lowest scale on which you can read 130 V AC.
Measure the AC voltages in the following order:

1. Phase to neutral should be 110 to 125 V AC.

2. Neutral to ground should be less than 1 V AC.

3. Phase to ground should be 110 to 125 V AC.

	1. Phase to neutral should be 110 to 125 V AC. 2. Neutral to ground should be less than 1 V AC. 3. Phase to ground should be 110 to 125 V AC.

If the voltage readings do not measure the values given, the AC outlet is improperly wired. DO NOT INSTALL THE SYSTEM. Advise the customer to have a licensed electrician correct the problem.

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You are ready to power the system.