What does blinking LEDs mean for GE DFCI AFCI/GFCI Breaker

circuit breaker

Breaker in question: http://www.geindustrial.com/products/circuit-breakers/dual-function-circuit-interrupter-dfci

When I press the test button both LEDs blink continuously (blinking does not stop) and the breaker does not trip.
The manual does not mention anything anything about continuous blinking LEDs and GE support has been no help.

If I unplug my PC and surge protector from the circuit the test button does function normally, however I'm not sure why those devices would cause the test function to stop working.

Best Answer

According to the manual..

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.

After clearing last known trip condition the breaker should stay on work properly.

If that doesn't work there is a good chance a device on the circuit is bad or the wiring has a fault to ground. Less likely problem could be a bad breaker but probably not in this case.

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