Siemens AFCI Troubleshooting Card

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For both 1- and 2-pole breakers, LED

indications will appear for 5 seconds each time

the AFCI is turned "ON" and will display each

time the beaker is reset for up to 30 days after

the last trip. The last known trip condition can

cleared by the following process:

1. Turn the AFCI to the "OFF" position.

2. Press and hold Push-to-Test (PTT) button(s).

3. Turn the AFCI to the "ON" position.

4. Release PTT button(s) within 3 seconds.

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AFCI Troubleshooting

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Test button

LED 1

LED 2

LED

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Test

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Page 1 Card For both 1- and 2-pole breakers, LED indications will appear for 5 seconds each time the AFCI is turned "ON" and will display each Test button time the beaker is reset for up to 30 days after the last trip. The last known trip condition can cleared by the following process: 1.
Page 2 Ensure current on the circuits does not exceed the Overcurrent current rating for the breaker. Check wiring for the parallel and series arc faults. Check devices for series arc faults. Use Arc fault AFCI Troubleshooting Guide to assist and accelerate diagnosis.
Page 3 Ensure current on the circuits does not exceed the Overcurrent current rating for the breaker. Arc fault (leg A) Check wiring for the parallel and series arc faults. Check devices for series arc faults. Use AFCI Troubleshooting Guide to assist and accelerate diagnosis. Arc fault (leg B)
Page 4 Tips and Tricks  Route wires in strategic areas so homeowners and other trades are less likely to pierce through a wire.  If possible, perform work after the other trades, i.e. HVAC and plumbing, have completed.  Wire receptacles around the screw instead of backstabbing.  Use properly maintained tools, i.e.

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