Amprobe BT-AFT1 User manual

BT-AFT1 Arc Fault Breaker Tester
Users Manual
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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quality crafted according to quality standards and contains
quality components and workmanship. It has been inspect-
ed for proper operation of all of its functions and tested by
qualified factory technicians according to the
long-established standards of our company.
Your instrument has a limited warranty against defective
materials and/or workmanship for two years from the date of
purchase provided that, in the opinion of the factory, the
instrument has not been tampered with or taken apart.
Should your instrument fail due to defective materials,
and/orworkmanshipduringthistwoyearperiod,anocharge
repair or replacement will be made to the original purchas-
er. Please have your dated bill of sale, which must identify
the instrument model number and serial number and call the
number listed below:
Repair Department
Phone: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Please obtain an RMA number before
returning product for repair.
Outside the U.S.A. the local representative will assist you.
Above limited warranty covers repair and replacement of
instrument only and no other obligation is stated or implied.

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AFCI TESTER INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read and understand this material before operating and servicing this
equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this tool can result
in accident causing serious injury or death.
WARNING
Electric shock and fire hazard: Contact with live circuits can result in
severe injury or death.
WARNING
he Arc Fault Circuit ester B -AF 1 is designed for use on 120 volt wiring systems using
a standard 15 or 20 amp outlet receptacle. Using this product with any other electrical sys-
tem may damage the product or result in injury or death.
1. Plug the unit into an AFCI protected branch circuit outlet. he AC Voltage LED will illumi-
nate, indicating a live circuit. he unit will then perform an internal test, which takes
approximately two seconds.
2. After approximately two seconds, press and hold the rip button. he Arc LED will flash
during arc simulation, followed by the AC Voltage LED turning off once the AFCI breaker
has tripped.
If the AFCI breaker does not trip, the AC Voltage LED will remain illuminated. he unit is
either plugged into a non-AFCI circuit, the AFCI breaker is defective or there is an error in
the wiring. he unit will not perform a subsequent test until it has been disconnected from
AC voltage and then reconnected.
NOTE: he arc fault circuit breaker tester will automatically reset anytime power is discon-
nected and reconnected for a minimum of one-half second.
All appliances or equipment on the circuit being tested should be unplugged to help avoid
erroneous test.
Not a comprehensive diagnostic instrument but a simple instrument to indicate that the
receptacle is protected by an AFCI.

Refer all indicated problems to a qualified electrician.
Will not indicate quality of ground.
Will not detect two hot wires in a circuit.
Will not detect a combination of defects.
Will not detect reversal of grounded and grounding conductors.
Consult the AFCI manufacturer’s installation instructions to determine that the AFCI is
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
Check for correct wiring of receptacle and all remotely connected receptacles on the
branch circuit.
Operate the test button on the AFCI installed in the circuit. he AFCI must trip. If it does
not - do not use the circuit - consult an electrician. If the AFCI does trip, reset the AFCI.
hen, insert the AFCI tester into the receptacle to be tested.
Activate the test button on the AFCI tester for a minimum of 6 seconds when testing the
AFCI condition. A visible indication on the AFCI tester must cease when tripped.
If the tester fails to trip the AFCI, it suggests a) a wiring problem with a totally operable
AFCI or b) proper wiring with a faulty AFCI. Consult an electrician to check the condition of
the wiring and AFCI.
Specifications
Operating Voltage: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 15/20 Amp
est load: Draws up to eight 120 amp pulses
within a one half second period.
Operating emperature: 0º F - 120º F
Warranty: wo year factory repair or replacement.
Size: 4.75” x 2.75” x 1.00”.
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