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Product Bulletin for

AFCI Receptacles

Introducing the

SmartlockPro

Outlet Branch Circuit

AFCI Receptacle

Advanced technology helps protect against

electrical ﬁres resulting from arc-faults.

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) National Fire Incident

Reporting System reported that in 2011, an estimated 47,700

home structure ﬁres reported to U.S. ﬁre departments involved

some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor con-

tributing to ignition. These ﬁres resulted in 418 civilian deaths,

1,570 civilian injuries, and $1.4 billion in direct property damage.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

arc-faults are “the principle electrical failure mode resulting

in ﬁre”.

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) were developed to help

combat the problems associated with arc-faults.

- AFCIs are designed to detect a wide range of arc-faults

to help reduce the likelihood of the electrical system being

an ignition source of a ﬁre.

- AFCIs function by de-energizing the circuit downstream

of the device upon which an arc-fault is detected; ideally

preventing ignition and a resultant ﬁre.

- AFCIs are now required by the National Electrical Code in

most areas throughout the home.

Often unseen, arc-faults can occur anywhere in the home’s

electrical system including within walls, at loose electrical

connections or within electrical cords accidently damaged by

impinging furniture. Leviton Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) AFCI

Receptacles are designed to identify arc-faults and to respond

by interrupting power to help prevent arc-faults that may lead

to a ﬁre.

AFCI Receptacle

Whole house electrical safety is a tall order, but with the new

SmartlockPro OBC AFCI Receptacle Leviton has developed a

device to offer added protection from arc-faults. Previously,

the only available option for providing the required AFCI protec-

tion against electrical ﬁre hazards was through the use of

AFCI breakers. And, even though there were some exceptions

to the Code that would allow for the use of an AFCI receptacle

with prescribed wiring techniques, there were no AFCI recep-

tacles available on the market. That has recently changed.

Leviton’s OBC AFCI Receptacle addresses the dangers associ-

ated with both types of potentially hazardous arcing – parallel

and series arcing. Similar to GFCIs, AFCI receptacles provide

feed-through protection and are able to detect downstream

arc-faults, both parallel and series, as well as upstream series

arc-faults. Utilizing an AFCI receptacle also offers homeowners

the beneﬁt of localized TEST and RESET.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Product Bulletin for AFCI Receptacles Introducing the SmartlockPro® Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI Receptacle Advanced technology helps protect against electrical fires resulting from arc-faults. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) National Fire Incident Reporting System reported that in 2011, an estimated 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition.
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National Electrical Code The 2011 National Electrical Code® (NEC) (210.12) addresses the use of AFCIs in residences: “Dwelling Units. (A) Where required. All 15A or 20A, 120V branch circuits in dwelling units supplying outlets in family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas must be protected by a listed AFCI device of the combination type.
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Features and Benefits General - Use of TEST and RESET buttons is similar to traditional GFCI receptacles of which consumers have become familiar with.
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Ordering Information SmartlockPro Consumer Product Safety Commission Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI Receptacles Description Rating Cat. No.