Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters Frequently Asked （电弧故障电路开关管常见）.pdf

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters Frequently Asked Questions January 2009 Contents My AFCI is tripping ! What do I do? What is the difference between branch feeder and combination type Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters? What is new with the 2008 NEC versus the 2005 NEC with respect to AFCI? How can I tell if my breaker is a Combination or Branch Feeder AFCI? How do I determine if I have a grounded or shared neutral? When I run my vacuum sweeper / paper shredder / treadmill / etc. it trips my AFCI. How do I properly install Arc Fault or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters? What does the test button do on the AFCI / GFCI device? What are the wiring practices for AFCI? How do I reset my BR style breaker? What is the warranty of my breaker? Can I use AFCIs / GFCIs with backup or generator power? AFCI and Ground Fault Protection Why is my AFCI warm even when there is no load on the circuit? Can I use a Ground Fault Receptacle with AFCI? Can I use a three wire home run with AFCIs? Can I use AFCIs in an older home with knob and tube wiring? Can I use AFCIs with aluminum wiring? What does the handheld tester do? Are dimmers compatible with AFCIs? Will the AFCI detect a glowing contact? My AFCI is tripping ! What do I do? Eaton has created a basic troubleshooting guide to help identify issues with the AFCI unit or circuit. For further assistance contact Eaton’s Residential Applications Team: Phone: 1.800.326.9513 Option 1: Technical Support Option 1: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Option 2: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Email: resiapps@ What is the difference between branch feeder and combination type Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters? Both branch feeder and combination AFCIs provide conventional thermal and magnetic overcurrent protection. Both also provide high current or “parallel” arcing fault detection and fire mitigat