Description
Description
The Siemens QF115 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker is a single‑pole device rated at 15 amps and 120 volts AC, designed to protect people and property from electrical hazards. It combines standard overcurrent protection with Class A ground fault protection, tripping when leakage current exceeds 5 milliamps to reduce the risk of shock. Built with a thermal‑magnetic trip mechanism and a 10 kA interrupting rating, it reliably responds to overloads, short circuits, and ground faults. The breaker features Siemens’ Insta‑Wire terminals for easier installation and is commonly used in areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor circuits, where safety codes require GFCI protection.
Features
- Rating: 15 amps, 120 volts AC, single‑pole
- Protection: Class A ground fault protection (trips at 5 mA leakage current)
- Interrupting Capacity: 10 kAIC (short‑circuit protection)
- Trip Mechanism: Thermal‑magnetic for overloads and short circuits
- Design: Plug‑in molded case with Siemens Insta‑Wire terminals for easy installation
- Wire Compatibility: Accepts 14–10 AWG copper or 12–10 AWG aluminum conductors
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz operation
- Applications: Required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoor circuits, and other code‑mandated areas
- Standards: UL 943 listed for personnel protection
