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Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacle

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Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.

201 North Service Road, Melville, NY 11747-3138, 1-800-323-8920 Tech Line: 1-800-824-3005 Fax: 1-800-832-9538 www.leviton.com/dfci

 Can the same neutral wire be used for the installation of more than one Dual Function

AFCI/GFCI Receptacle?

While Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacles can work with a shared neutral on the

line side, please refer to specific code requirements regarding acceptable methods

for feeding an AFCI/GFCI receptacle. If you are unfamiliar with the function of a

neutral wire, contact an electrician.

 Are Leviton Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacles UL listed?

Yes, all Leviton Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacles meet UL Standard 1699A

(Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters, Outlet Branch Circuit Type) for AFCI, UL Standard

943 for Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters, and UL Standard 498 for outlets.

 How many outlets are protected downstream from the Dual Function AFCI/GFCI

Receptacle?

All Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacles are rated as 20A feed-through. This

means they can protect all outlets downstream on both 15A and 20A branch circuits.

 Where can Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacles be purchased?

The Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacles are available through electrical

distributors, retail and online merchants. Visit www.leviton.com/dfci and click “where

to buy” for more information.

 Can a separate AFCI Receptacle and a GFCI Receptacle be used on the same circuit?

Yes, they both can be used on the same circuit; however, the Dual Function

AFCI/GFCI Receptacle offers the option of providing both AFCI and GFCI protection

in a single device.

 What are some differences between an AFCI breaker and an AFCI/GFCI receptacle?

An AFCI breaker is located in the service panel. Also, when tripped, an AFCI breaker

requires the user to reset the breaker at the service panel. An AFCI/GFCI receptacle

replaces a standard outlet and when tripped, requires the user to reset by pressing a

button located on the outlet, often a more convenient option.

 Are AFCI/GFCI Receptacles required by the National Electrical Code

The NEC

identifies areas of the home that require AFCI protection and others that

require GFCI protection as well as some that require both AFCI and GFCI protection.

Dual Function AFCI/GFCI receptacles offer an NEC compliant option for AFCI/GFCI

protection in kitchens and laundry areas for new construction, modifications/

extensions and replacement receptacles. For more information on code

requirements visit www.leviton.com/protection or

http://www.nema.org/Technical/FieldReps/Pages/National-Electrical-Code.aspx

 Is the “Dual Function” AFCI/GFCI the same as a “Combination” AFCI

No, a combination type AFCI refers to a circuit breaker AFCI that offers both parallel

and series arc protection. The term “combination” refers to parallel and series arc

protection and does NOT refer to combined AFCI and GFCI protection; the term

“dual” however does refer to AFCI and GFCI protection. Therefore, the Dual Function