Siemens AFCI Parts list manual

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AFCI Troubleshooting
Card
For both 1- and 2-pole breakers, LED
indications will appear for 5 seconds each time
the AFCI is turned "ON" and will display each
time the beaker is reset for up to 30 days after
the last trip. The last known trip condition can
cleared by the following process:
1. Turn the AFCI to the "OFF" position.
2. Press and hold Push-to-Test (PTT) button(s).
3. Turn the AFCI to the "ON" position.
4. Release PTT button(s) within 3 seconds.
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LED
Test button
LED 1
LED 2 Test
buttons

1-Pole CAFCI Circuit Breaker
LED indicators Last known
trip condition Troubleshooting1
Off Overcurrent Ensure current on the circuits does not exceed the
current rating for the breaker.
On Arc fault
Check wiring for the parallel and series arc
faults. Check devices for series arc faults. Use
AFCI Troubleshooting Guide to assist and
accelerate diagnosis.

2-Pole CAFCI Circuit Breaker
LED indicators Last known
trip condition Troubleshooting
1 2
Off Off Overcurrent Ensure current on the circuits does not exceed the
current rating for the breaker.
On Off Arc fault
(leg A) Check wiring for the parallel and series arc faults.
Check devices for series arc faults. Use AFCI
Troubleshooting Guide to assist and
accelerate diagnosis.
Off On Arc fault
(leg B)

RPMR-COMBO-1020
Tips and Tricks
 Route wires in strategic areas so homeowners and other trades are less likely
to pierce through a wire.
 If possible, perform work after the other trades, i.e. HVAC and plumbing,
have completed.
 Wire receptacles around the screw instead of backstabbing.
 Use properly maintained tools, i.e. sharp blades.
 Ensure a tight connection between light sockets and light bulb bases.
 Do not overload circuit with excessive amounts of electronics.
 Affirm furniture is not on or pushing against electrical wires.
 Watch for blackened plugs, very damaged wires, or noisy electronics.
 Electronics should be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed, or equivalent, and
comply with part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
 Protect electronics on surge protectors.
The PTT button is the only method recommended to verify the functionality of the
AFCIs by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and UL.
Test AFCIs once per month to ensure proper working conditions.