GE GFCI Instructions D'installation page 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn "OFF" and lock out the power to the equipment in which the DFCI is to be installed.
2. Move the handle of the breaker (A) to the "OFF" position.
3. Engage the back of the DFCI 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.
4. Connect the panelboard neutral (pig-tail) (B) wire to a load center or panel neutral bar (C)
as shown in Fig. 1. Torque per specifications on wiring diagram or equipment label.
5. Strip insulation off load wires to a length of 3/8 in.
6. Connect load neutral wire (D) into terminal (H) and load power wire (E) to terminal (I) as shown in Fig. 1.
Note: Ensure that wire connectors are properly torqued to 25 lb in.
TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn on power to load center or panelboard.
2. Turn "ON" the DFCI handle.
3. Press red test button (F) as shown in Fig. 1.
The DFCI breaker is functioning properly when:
1. The circuit is interrupted.
2. The handle moves to the tripped center position (G) as shown in Fig. 1.
LEDs (J, K) are used to indicate the last known trip condition.
Note: Test every month.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: DFCI does not trip after pressing the test button.
Possible cause
Panelboard is not energized
The circuit interrupter handle is in the "OFF" position
The circuit interrupter is in the tripped position
Panel neutral (pig-tail) is not connected to the neutral bus bar Check that the load power wire, panel neutral (pig-tail) wire and load neutral wire are properly connected.
Problem: The DFCI trips immediately after the DFCI or a connected device has been turned on.
Possible cause
The DFCI is not wired properly
Short-circuit
The DFCI does not have a dedicated neutral
The DFCI does not have the correct neutral
A ground-fault condition exists
An arc-fault condition exists
Problem: DFCI trips after it has been turned on, but not immediately.
Possible cause
The DFCI is not wired properly
Overloaded circuit
An arc-fault condition exists
If solutions do not work, the DFCI must be replaced.
Last Known Trip Condition
Turn DFCI to "ON" position. Observe LED indications and compare to chart below.
LED indications will appear for 5 seconds each time the DFCI is turned "ON".
LED display will appear each time the DFCI is reset up to 30 days after last trip.
Indicators
Last Known Trip Condition
LED (J) LED (K)
Off Off Overcurrent
On Off Arc Fault or PTT Passed
On On Arc Fault to Ground
On On Ground Fault
Clearing Last Known Trip Condition
The last known trip condition can be cleared by the following process:
1. Turn the DFCI to the "OFF" position.
2. Press and hold the Push-to-Test (PTT) button.
3. Turn the DFCI to the "ON" position.
4. Release the PTT button after 3 seconds.
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Solution
Check to ensure that the panelboard is energized.
The circuit interrupter handle must be in the "ON" position.
Reset the circuit interrupter by switching the handle to the "OFF" position and then to the "ON" position.
Solution
Check that the load power wire, panel neutral (pig-tail) wire and load neutral wire are properly connected.
A qualified electrician should make the repairs.
If the DFCI trips when a device is turned on, remove the device from the circuit and turn the DFCI on.
If the DFCI does not trip this would indicate a short in the device. A qualified electrician should make the repairs.
Check wiring to ensure that there are no shared neutral connections.
Check wiring to ensure the load power wire and load neutral wire are from the same branch circuit
A quick way to check for ground-fault conditions is to substitute a GFCI circuit breaker in place of the DFCI. If the GFCI trips, then
you have a ground-fault condition. A common ground fault is a grounded neutral, which may only cause a trip under load.
This occurs when the neutral conductor contacts a grounded conductor, so check your junction box and fixture connections.
Reset the circuit interrupter by switching the handle to the "OFF" position and then to the "ON" position.
If the DFCI trips again, call a qualified electrician to make the repairs.
Solution
Check that the load power wire, panel neutral (pig-tail) wire and load neutral wire are properly connected.
A qualified electrician should make the repairs.
There are probably too many devices plugged into the circuits and overloading the DFCI.
Reset the circuit interrupter by switching the handle to the "OFF" position and then to the "ON" position.
If the DFCI trips again, call a qualified electrician to make the repairs.
Self-Test Indication
This Dual Function Circuit Interrupter (DFCI) offers ground fault and arc fault circuit
interruption. The yellow LEDs will blink for a few seconds as an indication of
nonconformance and the breaker will trip.
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Information provided is subject to change without notice. Please verify all
details with GE. All values are design or typical values when measured under
laboratory conditions, and GE makes no warranty or guarantee, express or
implied, that such performance will be obtained under end-use conditions.
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