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Ground fault/arc fault circuit interrupter and method of testing the same with a test button and a reset button

  • US 6,720,872 B1
  • Filed: 07/16/2002
  • Issued: 04/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of testing a circuit interrupter, said method comprising the steps of:

  • engaging a test button;

    opening separable contacts responsive to said step of engaging the test button;

    testing an arc fault protection circuit responsive to said step of engaging the test button;

    engaging a reset button;

    testing a ground fault protection circuit responsive to said step of engaging the reset button; and

    closing said separable contacts responsive to successfully testing at least one of said arc fault protection circuit and said ground fault protection circuit.

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