Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsLeviton ManualsElectrical15 Amp 125-Volt AFCI/GFCI Dual Function Outlet, White (3-Pack)

Placement in circuit:

The Outlet Branch Circuit Type AFCI/GFCI

must be placed as the ﬁrst outlet in the

circuit.

Sample circuit:

Always place an Outlet Branch Circuit

AFCI/GFCI in position A. All outlets of the

protected branch, including lighting and

receptacle outlets must be connected to the

load side of the AFCI/GFCI.

Installing and

Testing an

Outlet Branch

Circuit AFCI/GFCI

Please read this leaﬂet

completely before

getting started.

CAUTION

LINE

AFCI/GFCI

LOAD

Service

Panel

RESET

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

TEST MONTHLY

TEST MENSUEL

SUIVEZ INSTRUCTIONS

RESET

TEST

AFCI / GFCI

FRONT VIEW

Receptacle

Outlet

LED

Indicator

Light

TEST button:

See step 8

RESET

button:

See step 8

Mounting

Bracket

Outlet

CHARGE

LOAD

LIGNE

LINE

WHITE WIRE

FIL BLANC

HOT WIRE

FIL ACTIF

BACK VIEW

LINE

White terminal (Silver):

Connection for the LINE

cable's white wire

LOAD

White terminal (Silver):

Connection for the LOAD

cable's white wire

LINE

Hot terminal (Brass):

Connection for the

LINE cable's black wire

A yellow sticker covers

the LOAD terminals. Do

not remove the sticker at

this time.

LOAD

Hot terminal

(Brass):

Connection for

the LOAD cable's

black wire

Screw (terminal) colors:

Green =

GROUNDING terminal

Silver = WHITE terminals

Brass = HOT terminals

• To prevent severe shock or

electrocution always turn the

power OFF at the service panel

before working with wiring.

• Use this Outlet Branch Circuit

AFCI/GFCI with copper or

copper-clad wire. Do not use it

with aluminum wire.

• Do not install this Outlet

Branch Circuit AFCI/GFCI on a

circuit that powers life support

equipment because if the AFCI/

GFCI trips it will shut down the

equipment.

• Must be installed in accordance

with national and local electrical

codes.

• This Outlet Branch Circuit

AFCI/GFCI must be installed

as the ﬁrst outlet in the branch

circuit.

Grounding Terminal (Green):

Connection for bare

copper or green wire

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1. What is a Outlet Branch Circuit

AFCI/GFCI?

An Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI/GFCI is different from

conventional receptacles. It is intended to provide

protection to branch circuit wiring, cord sets, and power-

supply cords connected to it against the unwanted affects

of arcing, as well as protect against ground faults. In the

event of an arc or ground fault, an AFCI/GFCI will trip and

quickly stop the ﬂow of electricity to mitigate the effects

of the arcing that poses a ﬁre risk, as well as providing

protection against serious injury.

Deﬁnition of an arcing and grounding fault:

An arcing fault is an unintentional arcing condition in a

circuit. Arcing occurs as a normal condition in some motors

or when a switch opens. An example of unintentional

arcing would be arcing that occurs due to severed power-

supply cord conductors. A ground fault will allow electricity

to deviate from it's normal safe path to reach the ground.

A defective appliance can cause a ground fault.

An Outlet Branch AFCI/GFCI does not protect against

circuit overloads, short-circuits or against shock hazards.

NOTE: Leviton’s AFCI/GFCI’s contain a lockout feature that

will prevent RESET if:

• There is no power being supplied to the AFCI/GFCI.

• The AFCI/GFCI is miswired due to reversal of the LINE

and LOAD leads.

• The AFCI/GFCI cannot pass its internal test, indicating

that it may not be able to provide protection in the event

of an arc or ground fault.

2. The AFCI/GFCI's features

3. Should you install it?

Installing an Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI/GFCI

receptacle can be more complicated than

installing a conventional receptacle.

Make sure that you:

• Understand basic wiring principles and

techniques

• Can interpret wiring diagrams

• Have circuit wiring experience

•

Are prepared to take a few minutes to

test your work, making sure that you have

wired the

Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI/GFCI

correctly

4. LINE vs. LOAD

A cable consists of 2 or 3 wires.

Cable Wires

LINE cable:

Delivers power from the service panel (breaker

panel or fuse box) to the AFCI/GFCI. If there is

only one cable entering the electrical box, it is

the LINE cable. This cable should be connected

to the AFCI's LINE terminals only.

LOAD cable:

Delivers power from the AFCI/GFCI to another

receptacle in the circuit. This cable should be

connected to the AFCI/GFCI's LOAD terminals

only. The LOAD terminals are under the yellow

sticker. Do NOT remove the sticker at this time.

5. Turn the power OFF

Plug an electrical device, such as a lamp or

radio, into the receptacle on which you are

working. Turn the lamp or radio ON. Then, go

to the service panel. Find the breaker or fuse

that protects that receptacle. Place the breaker

in the OFF position or completely remove the

fuse. The lamp or radio should turn OFF.

Next, plug in and turn ON the lamp or radio at

the receptacle's other outlet to make sure the

power is OFF at both outlets. If the power is not

OFF, stop work and call an electrician to

complete the installation.

6. Identify cables/wires

Important:

DO NOT install the Outlet Branch Circuit

AFCI/GFCI in an electrical box containing (a)

more than four (4) wires (not including the

grounding wires) or (b) cables with more than

two (2) wires (not including the grounding wire).

Contact a qualiﬁed electrician if either (a) or (b)

are true.

If you are replacing an old receptacle, pull it out

of the electrical box without disconnecting the

wires.

•

If you see one cable (2-3 wires), it is the

LINE cable. The receptacle is probably in

position C (see diagram to the right).

Remove the receptacle and go to step 7A.

• If you see two cables (4-6 wires), the

receptacle is probably in position A or B

(see diagram to the right). Follow steps

a-e of the procedure to the right.

NOTE: The AFCI/GFCI must be installed in

position A.

Procedure: box with two (2) cables (4-6

wires):

(a) Detach one cable's white wire and hot

wires from the receptacle and cap each

one separately with a wire connector.

Make sure that they are from the same

cable.

(b) Re-install the receptacle in the electrical

box, attach the faceplate, then turn the

power ON at the service panel.

receptacle. If so, the capped wires are the

LOAD wires. If not, the capped wires are

the LINE wires.

(d) Turn the power OFF at the service panel,

label the LINE and LOAD wires, then

remove the receptacle.

(e) Go to step 7B.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Outlet RESET button: See step 8 TEST MONTHLY TEST MENSUEL TEST TEST TEST button: See step 8 RESET Mounting Bracket 4. LINE vs. LOAD 5. Turn the power OFF 6. Identify cables/wires Installing an Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI/GFCI receptacle can be more complicated than installing a conventional receptacle. A cable consists of 2 or 3 wires. Plug an electrical device, such as a lamp or radio, into the receptacle on which you are working. Turn the lamp or radio ON. Then, go to the service panel.
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Procedure: WHITE WIRE FIL BLANC LOAD CHARGE TROUBLESHOOTING White LOAD CHARGE Turn the power OFF and check the wire connections against the appropriate wiring diagram in step 7A or 7B. Make sure that there are no loose wires or loose connections. If the Status Indicator Light is not ON and the device is unable to reset this could be a result of no power available. Start the test from the beginning of step 8 if you rewired any connections to the AFCI/GFCI.