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Ground fault circuit interrupters
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are
designed to protect people from the dangers of
electrical shock. These circuit breakers are typically
installed on circuits where water sources may be
present. The National Electrical Code
®
(NEC)
requires ground fault circuit protection in the garage,
outdoor areas, bathrooms, and in spa areas within
the home. Square D
™
by Schneider Electric ground
fault circuit breakers provide Class A protection,
sensing and responding to very low levels of ground
faults by tripping and shutting off power, preventing
serious electrical shock to people.
Combination arc fault circuit interrupters
Combination arc fault circuit interrupters (CAFCIs)
provide protection against series and parallel arcs.
Arcing is a precursor to many electrical fires.
Square D CAFCIs help protect people and property
from fires caused by electrical arcing. These devices
continuously monitor the branch circuit and trip when
a potentially dangerous condition is detected.
Dual function (CAFCI + GFCI)
Two critical, state-of-the-art technologies in one
device. The innovative Square D dual function circuit
breakers combine two critical, state-of-the-art
technologies: combination arc fault and ground fault
(Class A) protection in one circuit breaker. Dual
function circuit interrupters provide a higher level of
protection than any other residential circuit breaker.
These devices protect the entire circuit on which they
are installed, not just a part of the circuit, like
electronic receptacles do.
Square D is the
known leader in circuit
protection with a long-
standing reputation for
quality and reliability.
Use circuit breakers properly
Electrical protection requires that circuit breakers are used properly. To maintain the
integrity and safety intended, install only breakers marked on the load center label and/or
wiring diagram. Homeline
™
load centers are marked to accept only genuine Homeline
circuit breakers.
Homeline circuit breakers should only be used in panels marked to accept them.
Any other use voids your warranty and may reduce protection, increase liability risks,
and violate the NEC.
Added Value with TIME SAVER Diagnostics
TIME SAVER Diagnostics is the simplest way to
troubleshoot an electrical fault. In just seconds, you
will have an answer as to why a breaker is tripping.
TIME SAVER Diagnostics
Eliminate the guesswork with TIME SAVER
Diagnostics to identify the type of fault that
last occurred.
The TIME SAVER Diagnostics sequence is
simple and easy to use and requires no tools
or special training.
STEP
1
Simply turn off the
circuit breaker
STEP
2
Hold down the
Push-To-Test button.
STEP
3
Turn the circuit
breaker back on.
If the circuit breaker trips
immediately, it is detecting a
Ground Fault.
If the circuit breaker trips after
a 2 second delay, it is detecting
an Arc Fault.
If the circuit breaker trips after
a 5 second delay, it is a thermal
overload or short circuit.
In any of these instances, it is an indication that
there is an issue ON the circuit and NOT with
the circuit breaker itself. (If there is no issue on
the circuit to be diagnosed, tripping after a five
second delay would also be a normal breaker
testing operation.)