Patent ID: 6252407
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: G01R,H01H

Abstract:
A simple add-on electro-mechanical device for indicating reverse wiring of an interrupter device comprising:a) an elongate body member having a first end and a second end and a central portion therebetween;b) one set of conductive prongs on said body member adjacent one of said first and second ends, for insertion in the openings of a receptacle of an interrupter device;c) a button on said central portion adapted to depress a test button of said interrupter device when said device is installed on said interrupter device; andd) indicator means electrically connected between phase and neutral lines in said interrupter device and to said conductive prongs for indicating when said interrupter device is reverse wired with a load connected to line terminals of said interrupter device and a source of power connected to load terminals of said interrupter device.