Installation Guide

Condition Potential Cause Solution/Action
Push-to-test switch
will not trip circuit
breaker.
1. Circuit breaker is OFF.
2. Circuit breaker is tripped.
3. Load center is not energized.
4. The AFCI neutral (pigtail) is not
connected to the neutral bus bar.
5. Circuit breaker is damaged.
1. Turn circuit breaker ON.
2. Reset the breaker by switching it OFF and
then ON.
3. Check to be sure load center is energized.
4. Check neutral (pigtail) connection.
5. Replace circuit breaker.
Circuit breaker trips
(handle in center
position and trip flag
appears).
1. Circuit breaker is not installed
correctly.
2. An overload condition exists on the
branch circuit (total current drawn
exceeds rating of breaker).
3. An arc-fault condition exists on the
branch circuit, or circuit breaker is
damaged.
4. A load or combination of loads on the
branch circuit emits a current
signature that looks like an arc-fault.
1. See installation instructions on 1st page.
2. Assess the current on the circuit drawn by all
the loads by summing all branch amperages
(divide the rated wattage of each load by
120). If this total is greater than the circuit
breaker rating, the circuit is overloaded and
some of the load should be removed.
3. Test for arc-fault by completing instructions
below.
4. Contact ABB (see contact information
below) for troubleshooting information.
To test for arc fault:
Unplug all items from the receptacles in branch circuit. Reset circuit breaker by pushing its handle to the OFF
position and then to the ON position:
1. If breaker trips with all loads OFF: Check permanent electrical circuit wiring, arcing, poor insulation, shorted
wires, wet connections, wet conduit, a neutral lead pinched to a grounded metal box, receptacle leakage, loose
connections, or other faults that could cause safety features in the breaker to open the circuit.
2. Switch ON one of the original loads. Reset the breaker. If breaker does not trip with this load ON, switch on an
additional load. Repeat until breaker trips. Examine last additional load for possible faults.
Loads and/or wiring suspected of having faults should not be restored to service.
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Test Procedures (AFCI should be tested regularly,
at least once per month.)
The test feature allows the homeowner to test the arc
detection capability by depressing a rocker switch in two
directions. The breaker has passed the test if the TRIP
flag appears in the window. Use provided Test Record
Chart DEH-41133 to record the dates the breaker(s) are
tested.
Parallel Arc Test: Rotate the test switch in the
direction labeled “PAR ARC TEST” to check the ability of
the AFCI to detect high current arcing line-to-neutral or
line-to-ground.
Series Arc Test: Rotate the test switch in the direction
labeled “SER ARC TEST” to check the ability of the AFCI
to detect low current arcing in series with the load.
CAUTION: The AFCI must be supplied with power
from the load center in order for the tests to function
properly. If the power is on and either of these tests
fails to trip, the AFCI may be unable to detect arcs.
The circuit breaker is defective and should be
replaced.
Troubleshooting Guidelines
NOTICE: These instructions do not cover all details or variations in equipment nor do they provide for every
possible contingency that may be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further
information be desired or should particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s
purposes, the matter should be referred to the ABB Company. See contact information below.
For troubleshooting or service related questions, contact ABB at 800-782-8061
or at epis.component.support@abb.com
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