LEVITON LB225-ST Branch Circuit Breaker Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LB225-ST Branch Circuit Breaker

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

  • TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER SUPPLYING THIS EQUIPMENT, AND CONFIRM POWER IS OFF, before installing, removing or servicing this equipment.
  • This equipment MUST BE installed and serviced by an electrician.
  • Replace all doors and covers before connecting power to this equipment.
  • To be installed and/or used in accordance with electrical codes and regulations.
  • To be used in permanently installed and listed enclosures only.
  • Install only on a single phase 120/240 VAC grounded system in a residential application.
  • DO NOT reverse-feed or back-wire. DO NOT perform a megger or a high voltage test with the breaker in place. Remove the breaker prior to high-pot testing of the circuit.

Patents covering this product, if any, can be found on Leviton.com/patents.

FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC STATEMENT
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Patents covering this product, if any, can be found on Leviton.com/patents.
For Technical Assistance Call: 1-800-824-3005 (USA Only) or 1-800-405-5320 (Canada Only) www.leviton.com

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Branch Circuit Breaker

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INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER SUPPLYING THIS EQUIPMENT, AND CONFIRM POWER IS OFF, before installing, removing or servicing this equipment.

  1. Turn OFF all power to the panelboard by moving the handle of the main breaker to OFF position (see fig. 1). NOTE: If installing the breaker in a sub-panel turn power OFF from the breaker located in the main panel.
  2. Remove panel cover (if necessary).
  3. Strip and connect the load power and load neutral conductors to appropriate
    terminal lugs (see fig. 1 and the Terminations table). NOTE: THE LOAD NEUTRAL MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE LOAD NEUTRAL TERMINAL, NOT THE MAIN NEUTRAL TERMINAL.
  4. Place handle of the branch circuit breaker to the OFF position (see fig. 2).
  5. Place branch circuit breaker into the panel as shown (see fig. 4).
  6. WARNING: Check all wiring and ensure all circuit breakers are installed in the proper position before energizing.
  7. Replace all doors and covers before turning ON power to this equipment.
  8. If installing 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers, install the supplied “Remotely-operated circuit breakers” label in a location on the panel that is visible without removing the cover or deadfront.

IF INSTALLING A SMART CIRCUIT BREAKER, REFER TO THE “GETTING STARTED GUIDE” TO ENABLE ITS SMART FEATURES USING THE MY LEVITON APP.

HANDLE OPERATION AND LED DIAGNOSTICS
Each circuit breaker’s rocker handle window displays its operational status using an intuitive color scheme.
In the event that the circuit breaker trips move the handle to the OFF position and then to the ON position. If the circuit breaker will not reset or trips again turn OFF or unplug all loads downstream of the circuit breaker and try again. If the circuit breaker still will not reset contact an electrician to make repairs.

Handle Window “ON/OFF” LED Device Status
Green OFF ON
Green ON (solid) Remote OFF
Red OFF Overload or short-circuit trip
White OFF Manual OFF

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TERMINATIONS

Termination
Point
Wire
Material
Wire Gauge & Configuration Strip
Length
Torque
A (Load Phase, brass)
B (Load Neutral, silver)
Copper (1) #4 AWG – #8 AWG, Stranded 0.4 in. 45 in.-lbs
(1)#10 AWG, Solid or Stranded 35 in.-lbs
(2)#14 AWG – #10 AWG, Solid
(1)#12 AWG – #14 AWG, Solid or Stranded 25 in.-lbs.
(2)#14 AWG or (2) #12 AWG, Stranded
Aluminum (1) #4 AWG – #6 AWG, Stranded 45 in.-lbs
(1)#8 AWG, Stranded 35 in.-lbs
(2)#12 AWG – #10 AWG, Solid
(1)#10 AWG – #12 AWG, Solid 25 in.-lbs.
(2)#12 AWG or (2) #10 AWG, Solid
C (Ground, Neutral & Equipment Ground
Bar)
Copper /
Aluminum
(1) #6 AWG – #4 AWG, Stranded 0.5 in. 35 in.-lbs
(1) #8 AWG, Stranded 25 in.-lbs
(1)#14 AWG – #10 AWG, Solid or Stranded 20 in.-lbs
Copper (2)#14 AWG – #10 AWG, Solid or Stranded 25 in.-lbs
(1) #14 AWG and (1) #12 AWG, Solid 25 in.-lbs
(1) #14 AWG and (1) #10 AWG, Solid or Stranded 25 in.-lbs
(1)#12 AWG and (1) #10 AWG, Solid 25 in.-lbs
Aluminum (2)#12 AWG – #10 AWG, Solid 20 in.-lbs
(1) #12 AWG and (1) #10 AWG, Solid 20 in.-lbs

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

For Leviton’s limited product warranty, go to www.leviton.com. For a printed copy of the warranty you may call 1-800-323-8920.

PK-A3205-10-02-5G

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