Circuit interrupting device with reset lockout and reverse wiring protection and method of manufacture

A circuit interrupter receptacle disposed to connect to a power source, the circuit interrupter receptacle comprising:

• a) a load side;
• b) at least one indicator circuit electrically connected to the load side;
• and
• c) wherein said indicator outputs an alert if the power source is applied to the load side.

A circuit interrupter device comprising:

• a) a first electrical conductor disposed to connect to a power source;
• b) a second electrical conductor disposed to connect the power source to a load and which is electrically isolated from the first electrical conductor, wherein both of said conductors are capable of being electrically connected;
• c) a circuit interrupter positioned to electrically disconnect the first and second electrical conductors upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition;
• and
• d) an indicator disposed to be energized if the power source is connected to the second electrical conductor.

A method for detecting reverse wiring of a circuit interrupting device having first and second electrical conductors adapted for respective electrical connection to line and load circuits, said method comprising;

• moving at least one of said first and second electrical conductors to place them in a first spatial arrangement wherein said conductors are electrically connected with each other;
• detecting an electrical fault;
• upon occurrence of said electrical fault, automatically moving at least one of said first and second conductors into a second spatial arrangement in which said conductors are electrically isolated from one another;
• and
• indicating if the line circuit is connected to the second electrical conductor.