geh7752 wrote:
What happens if the wire connection assembly breaks? The receptacle is junk and needs to be replaced. Another device mfg had a similar product a few years back except it plugged in the wire connection plug instead of rotating the connector. It wasn't a hit in the electrical community and pricy... the product line was dropped.
You are correct! I actually got the definition of the 'Electrically Safe Work Condition' from the NFPA 70e.
Electrically Safe Work Condtion: "A state in which an electrical conductor or circuit part has been disconnected from energized parts, locked/tagged in accordance with established standards, tested to ensure the absennce of voltage, and grounded if determined necesary."
I also found the instructions from the manufacturer, and they say the power has to be turned off when installing or removing these type of receptacles. So I got my question answered.
TO DISCONNECT RECEPTACLE FROM MODULE:1
. WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN OFF POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND TEST THAT THE
POWER IS OFF BEFORE DISCONNECTING!2. Remove receptacle mounting screws and pull assembly out from wall box.
3. Push receptacle tab #1 and turn module counterclockwise until unlocked and separate