Triplett Plug-Bug 2 9610 User Manual
Product codes
9610
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This tester will not accurately indicate a combination of
wiring problems.
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This tester does not determine if the neutral and ground
conductors are reversed.
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This tester will not test GFCI’s installed on 2 wire
(non-grounded) electrical circuits.
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All corrective action must be made by a qualified electrician.
Triplett Plug-Bug Instructions
For use on 110 to 125 VAC receptacles only.
1) Test the Plug-Bug 2 on a known good receptacle before using on other receptacles.
2) Insert Plug-Bug 2 into receptacle to be tested and observe lights. Refer to Chart below or on tester for results.
3) If testing a GFCI protected receptacle, insert Plug-Bug 2 into receptacle and observe lights. AC power must be
present in order to test a GFCI. The receptacle must be wired correctly before proceeding (see Chart). If no
lights come on, AC power is not present or the receptacle is improperly wired. If lights indicate proper wiring,
press the Plug-Bug 2’s TEST button. If the GFCI is working, the Plug-Bug 2’s indicator lights will turn off. The
TEST LED may flash briefly. If the indicator lights do not turn off, and the TEST LED remains lit, the GFCI is
not working, or the circuit being tested is not GFCI protected. (Do not press the TEST button for more than 6
seconds). To re-apply power to the GFCI protected circuit, press the RESET button located on the receptacle
or the GFCI circuit breaker.
present in order to test a GFCI. The receptacle must be wired correctly before proceeding (see Chart). If no
lights come on, AC power is not present or the receptacle is improperly wired. If lights indicate proper wiring,
press the Plug-Bug 2’s TEST button. If the GFCI is working, the Plug-Bug 2’s indicator lights will turn off. The
TEST LED may flash briefly. If the indicator lights do not turn off, and the TEST LED remains lit, the GFCI is
not working, or the circuit being tested is not GFCI protected. (Do not press the TEST button for more than 6
seconds). To re-apply power to the GFCI protected circuit, press the RESET button located on the receptacle
or the GFCI circuit breaker.
Triplett Corporation One Triplett Drive Bluffton, OH 45817
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Cat. No. 9610
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Cautions / Warnings
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120 VAC is dangerous and may cause user injury
or death. Use all appropriate caution.
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Use only on 110 to 125 VAC receptacles.
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Test the Plug-Bug 2 on a known good receptacle
before using on other receptacles.
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The GFCI receptacle or GFCI branch circuit
protector must be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s specifications.
the manufacturer’s specifications.
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Do not press the TEST button on the Plug-Bug 2
for more than 6 seconds.
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To help avoid erroneous readings, all appliances
and equipment must be unplugged / disconnected
from the circuit to be tested.
from the circuit to be tested.
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This tester does not perform a comprehensive test.
Its only checks for probable common improper
wiring conditions.
wiring conditions.
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This tester does not indicate the quality of a
ground connection.
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This tester may not indicate the presence of a hot
wire. That is, it is possible for a hot wire to be
present when none of the indicators light.
present when none of the indicators light.
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WARNING!
May not indicate presence of dangerous
voltage. May display some wiring
configurations incorrectly.