Siemens Q215AFC Instructions Pour L'installation page 2

Figure 1
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J
H
B
C
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: AFCI does not trip after pressing the test button.
Possible Cause
Panelboard is not energized
The circuit breaker handle is in the "OFF" position
The circuit breaker is in the tripped position
Panel neutral (pigtail) is not connected to the
neutral bus bar
Problem: AFCI trips immediately after the AFCI or a connected device has been tu rned on.
Possible Cause
Short-circuit
An arc-fault condition exists
Problem: AFCI trips after it has been turned on, but not immediately
Possible Cause
Overloaded circuit
An arc-fault condition exists
If solutions do not work, the
AFCI will need to be replaced if the following conditions are displayed by the yellow LEDs
LED (J): Blinking
LED Indication Guide (after recent trip has occurred)
Turn AFCI to "ON" position
Observe LED indications and compare to chart at right:
LED indications will appear for 5 seconds each time the AFCI is turned "ON"
Display will appear each time the AFCI is reset up to 30 days after last trip.
The last known trip condition can be cleared by the following process:
1. Turn the AFCI to the "OFF" position.
2. Press and hold the PTT button.
3. Turn the AFCI to the "ON" position.
4. Release the PTT button after within 3 seconds.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
See Figure 1
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A
2.
3.
F
4.
5.
I
6.
D
E
TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
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2.
3.
The AFCI breaker is functioning properly when:
1.
2.
LEDs (J) are used to indicate the last know trip condition.
Solution
Check to ensure that the panelboard is energized.
The circuit breaker handle must be in the "ON" position.
Reset the circuit breaker by switching the handle to the "OFF" position and then to the "ON" position.
Check that the load power wire, panel neutral (pig- tail) wire and load neutral wire are properly
connected.
Solution
If the AFCI trips when a device is turned on, remove the device from the circuit and turn the AFCI on. If the
AFCI does not trip this would indicate a short in the device. A qualified electrician should make the repairs.
Reset the circuit breaker by switching the handle to the "OFF" position and then to the "ON"
position. If the AFCI trips again, call a qualified electrician to make the repairs.
Solution
There are probably too many devices plugged into the circuits and overloading the AFCI.
Reset the circuit breaker by switching the handle to the "OFF" position and then to the "ON"
position. If the AFCI trips again, call a qualified electrician to make the repairs.
AFCI circuit breaker must be replaced.
Turn "OFF" and lock out the power to the equipment in which the AFCI is to be installed.
Move the handle of the breaker (A) to the "OFF" position.
Engage the back of the AFCI with the mounting tabs in the panelboard. For the plug in type,
push down firmly on the front end to engage the line terminal stab. For the bolt in type, securely
fasten the line terminal to the panelboard load bus.
Connect the panelboard neutral (pig-tail) (B) wire to a load center or panel neutral bar (C) as
shown in the Fig.1. Torque per specifications on wiring diagram or equipment label.
Strip insulation off load wires to a length of 3/8 in.
Connect load neutral wire (D) into terminal (H) and load power wire (E) to terminal (I) as shown
in Fig.1.
Ensure that wire connectors are properly torqued to 25 lb in.
Turn on power to load center or panelboard.
Turn "ON" the AFCI handle.
Press blue test button (F) as shown in Fig.1.
The circuit is interrupted.
The handle moves to the tripped center position (G) as shown in Fig.1.
LED INDICATOR
LED (J)
OFF
ON
LAST KNOWN TRIP CONDITION
OVERCURRENT
ARC FAULT
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