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Combination Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
Provides arc fault protection
An arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) detects arc faults and de-energizes the circuit
before a fire can start. GE Combination AFCIs offer multiple kinds of protection.
1. Parallel protection − Combination AFCIs can detect and interrupt parallel arc
faults (line-to-line, line-to-ground, line-to-neutral, or a series arc fault).
2. Series Protection − A series arc fault is the unintended flow of electricity over
a gap within a single wire. These arc faults were not detectable until advanced
technology allowed the development of the Combination AFCI breaker.
3. Overload protection.
4. Short circuit protection.
These combination AFCIs electronically identify unique current and voltage
characteristics of all arc faults and de-energize the entire circuit when one occurs.
• GE is one of the few companies to offer AFCI in a 1 inch standard breaker
package freeing up valuable wire space.
• Fulfills 2008 National Electric Code (and later) requirements for all dwelling units.
• 2 position Push button test validates the arc detection capability of the breaker
(Series and Parallel).
• Protects the entire circuit with an easy plug-in breaker design.
• Combination AFCIs are able to detect series and parallel arcs at a very low
current level.
GE Combination AFCIs help protect against all types of arc faults
Specifications
• 1 pole
• 15A or 20A
• 10kAIC or 22kAIC
• 120/240 VAC
• Wire Range #14-8 AWG CU /
#12-8 AWG AL
• UL listed Arc Fault Circuit
Interrupters No. 1699
• UL Listed Molded Case Circuit
Breakers No. 489
Catalog Number Amps Pole Volt Interrupting Rating AIC
Standard Pack
THQL1115AF2 15
1
120/240
1
Vac
10k
10
THQL1120AF2 20
THHQL1115AF2 15
22k
THHQL1120AF2 20
1
Combination AFCI compliant with 2008 NEC and later
Combination AFCI
detects both series
and parallel arcs
Push button test
validates the arc
detection capability
of the breaker
Trip indication
window
Electrical fires in homes break out more then 67,000 times each year in the U.S. alone. Many result
from arc faults. Arc faults are unintended electrical arcs that may ignite combustible materials in
the home. Four types of arc faults may occur: line-to-line, line-to-ground, line-to-neutral, or a series
arc fault, which is arcing over a gap within a single wire.
4 Residential Electronic Circuit Interrupters
Arc Faults may arise from a number of situations
• Damaged wires
• Wires pinched to grounded metal box
• Worn electrical insulation
• Corroded connections
• Loose electrical connections
• Shorted wires
• Wires or cords in contact with vibrating metal
• Overheated or stressed electrical cords and wires
• Misapplied/damaged appliances