GE Industrial Solutions Q-Line 1 POLE ARC FAULT - Manual

Dwg. No. DEH40118
GE Industrial Systems
Material: Adhesive backed white label stock
Size: 2.8 x 4.3 inches
Artwork Available: DEH40118 R3.PDF
TEST INSTRUCTIONS – 1 POLE ARC FAULT
IM PORTANT: HOM EOWNER SHOULD TEST BREAKER M ONTHLY.
ATTACH THIS LABEL TO INSIDE OF PANEL
2. Arc Test: Rotate the test sw itch in “Arc Test” direction to
check the ability of the breaker to detect arcing from phase to
neutral (above normal levels needed to run appliances) .
3. Short Test: Rotate test sw itch in “Short Test” direction to
check ability of the breaker to detect low -level arcs from
phase to ground.
:
If arc fault circuit breaker trips unexpectedly:
1. Reset the breaker using instructions above.
2. If tripping continues, a hazardous condition could exist and the
circuit should be inspected by a qualified electrician (for
complete information, see instruction sheet DEH- 40117.
CAUTION: THE ARC FAULT CIRCUIT BREAKER M UST
BE SUPPLIED W ITH POWER FROM THE LOAD CENTER
DURING TEST. IF THE POWER IS ON AND EITHER OF
THESE FAIL TO TRIP, THE CIRCUIT BREAKER M AY BE
UNABLE TO DETECT ARCS. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS
DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.
ARC TES
SHOR T TES
15 A
TRIP
FLAG
ROCKER
SWITCH
1. Turn on pow er to load center or panelboard.
4. Breaker is functioning properly w hen circuit is interrupted,
handle moves to “TRIP” and “TRIP” flag appears in w indow .
5. Reset the breaker by moving the handle to
the “OFF” position then to the “ON” position.
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DEH-40118 R3 1101 © 2001 General Electric Company