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5 Arc-fault breakers are designed to mitigate 5

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the effects of an arcing fault by tripping 4
under certain arcing conditions as described
3 by Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1699. 3
In addition, the breaker functions in a typical
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over current mode as described by the 2
time-current curve to the left.

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DES-012

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MULTIPLES OF CURRENT RATING

Molded Case Circuit Breaker

with Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter
GE Consumer & Industrial -
Electrical Distribution Q Line DES-012
Current Ratings Types THQL, THHQL, THQB, Adjustments
20 Amperes Long-time delay thermal trip: not adjustable
THHQB AFCI (MOD C)
Voltage Ratings Long-time Delay and Instantaneous Instantaneous magnetic trip: not adjustable
1-pole 120 Vac Time-Current Curves
2-pole 120/240 Vac, 208Y/120 Vac
Curves show circuit breaker in open air, 40C ambient,
Frequency Ratings wired with conductors of corresponding rating, no prior load.
60 Hertz For all other ambients, use rating shift index at top of sheet.

08.02 Rev 3