Instructions / Assembly

Installing and
Testing an
Outlet Branch
Circuit AFCI
Please read this leaflet
completely before
getting started.
CAUTION
!
1. What is a Outlet Branch Circuit
AFCI?
An Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI 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. In the event of an arc fault,
an AFCI will trip and quickly stop the flow of electricity
to mitigate the effects of the arcing that may have
posed a risk of fire ignition if the arcing persisted.
Definition of an arcing 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.
An Outlet Branch AFCI does not protect against circuit
overloads, short-circuits or against shock hazards.
NOTE:
Leviton’s AFCI’s contain a lockout feature that will
prevent RESET if:
• ThereisnopowerbeingsuppliedtotheAFCI.
• TheAFCIismiswiredduetoreversaloftheLINE
and LOAD leads.
• TheAFCIcannotpassitsinternaltest,indicating
that it may not be able to provide protection in the
event of an arc fault.
2. The AFCI's features
3. Should you install it?
Installing an Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI
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 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. 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 to another
receptacle in the circuit. This cable should be
connected to the AFCI'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
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.
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.
(c) Determine if power is flowing to the
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.
Placement in circuit:
The Outlet Branch Circuit Type AFCI must be
placed as the first outlet in the circuit.
Sample circuit:
Always place Outlet Branch Circuit Type
AFCI in position A. All outlets of the
protected branch, including lighting and
receptacle oulets must be connected to the
load side of the AFCI.
LINE
A
AFCI
BC
LOAD
Service
Panel
RESET
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
TEST MONTHLY
TEST MENSUEL
AFCI
SUIVEZ INSTRUCTIONS
RESET
TEST
TEST
FRONT VIEW
Receptacle
Outlet
LED
Indicator
Light
TEST button:
See step 8
RESET
button:
See step 8
Mounting
Bracket
Outlet
WHITE WIRE
HOT WIRE
LOAD
LINE
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 with copper or copper-clad
wire. Do not use it with aluminum
wire.
• DonotinstallthisOutletBranch
Circuit AFCI on a circuit that
powers life support equipment
because if the AFCI trips it will
shut down the equipment.
• Mustbeinstalledinaccordance
with national and local electrical
codes.
• ThisOutletBranchCircuitAFCI
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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