Combination Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
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Combination Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) is designed to eliminate Arc faults. Arc faults are unintended electrical arcs that may ignite combustible materials in a dwelling. AFCI is compact, easy to install and has the flexibility to address shared and mixed neutrals. AFCI meets National Electrical Code 2020.
Benefits
- Safety features help prevent personal injuries, electrical shocks, and fires
- Provides simple to apply shared/mixed neutrals solution
- Short pigtail version speeds installation and reduces clutter
- One-inch standard breaker package frees up valuable wire space
- Satisfies code’s requirement through NEC 2020 for arc fault protection
Features
- Compact design
- Trip indication window
- Push-button test
- Series protection
- Parallel protection
- Ground protection
- Overload protection
- Short circuit protection
Applications
AFCI prevents arc faults that might arise from:
- Damaged wires
- Receptacle leakage
- Neutral leads pinched to a grounded metal box
- Worn electrical insulation
- Loose electrical connections
- Shorted wires
- Wires or cords in contact with vibrating metal
- Overheated or stressed electrical cords and wires
- Misapplied/damaged appliances
Specifications
- 1 pole
- 15A or 20A
- 10kAIC or 22kAIC
- 120/240 VAC
- Wire Range #14-8 AWG CU/#12-8 AWG AL
Classifications & Certifications
- UL listed Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters No.1699
- UL Listed Molded Case Circuit Breakers No. 489
Additional Resources
AFCISafety.org: A one-stop resource for AFCI safety information distributed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
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