Installation: Leviton AGTR1 AGTR2 AFCI GFCI Receptacle Instruction Manual

Overview

The AGTR1 AGTR2 AFCI GFCI Receptacle combines arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection with self-testing ground-fault protection in one tamper-resistant outlet. It is designed for qualified installations where branch-circuit wiring, connected cords, and downstream receptacles require protection from both unintended arcing and ground faults.

The device must be installed as the first outlet in the branch circuit. When downstream wiring is connected to the LOAD terminals, the receptacle can protect other outlets and lighting points on the protected branch.

Specifications

• AGTR1: 15 A, 125 VAC, 60 Hz tamper-resistant AFCI/self-test GFCI receptacle.
• AGTR2: 20 A, 125 VAC, 60 Hz tamper-resistant AFCI/self-test GFCI receptacle.
• Feed-through rating: 20 A for both models.
• Protection types: AFCI, GFCI, and automatic self-test monitoring.
• Terminals: Brass HOT, silver WHITE, and green GROUNDING terminals.
• Wiring methods: Side-wire and back-wire termination.
• Compatible conductors: Copper or copper-clad wire only.
• Operating temperature: -35°C to 66°C, without impact.
• Short-circuit current rating: 10 kA.
• Terminal torque: 14–18 in-lb.

How It Works

An arc fault is an unintended electrical arc, such as one caused by damaged conductors in a power cord. Arcing can create heat and presents a potential fire hazard. A ground fault occurs when current leaves its intended path and travels toward ground, which can create a serious shock hazard.

The AFCI function detects conditions associated with hazardous arcing, while the GFCI function responds to current escaping from the normal circuit path. When either protection function operates, the receptacle interrupts power to its face and to any properly connected downstream outlets.

This device does not replace overcurrent protection. It does not protect against ordinary circuit overloads, every short-circuit condition, or all possible shock hazards.

The front includes the receptacle openings, TEST button, RESET button, status indicator light, and mounting bracket. On the rear, the LINE terminals receive power from the service panel. The LOAD terminals send protected power to additional outlets and are covered by a yellow sticker until they are needed.

Safety

• Turn the circuit off at the service panel before touching or changing any wiring.
• Use this receptacle only with copper or copper-clad conductors. Do not connect aluminum wire.
• Do not use it on a circuit supplying life-support equipment. A trip will remove power from connected equipment.
• Follow applicable national and local electrical codes.
• This receptacle is not weather-resistant and must not be installed in damp or wet locations.
• For an approved wet-location installation, the outlet must be protected by a weatherproof cover that keeps the receptacle and inserted plugs dry.
• Install the device as the first outlet in the branch circuit.
• Do not install it in a box containing more than four insulated or ungrounded wires, or in a box containing cables with more than two insulated or ungrounded conductors per cable. Consult a qualified electrician when these conditions apply.
• Do not depend on the outlet until the installation test has been completed successfully.

LINE and LOAD Identification

The LINE cable carries power from the breaker panel or fuse box to the receptacle. The LOAD cable carries protected power from the receptacle to additional outlets in the same branch circuit.

• LINE white: Connect to the silver WHITE terminal marked LINE.
• LINE black: Connect to the brass HOT terminal marked LINE.
• LOAD white: Connect to the silver WHITE terminal marked LOAD.
• LOAD black: Connect to the brass HOT terminal marked LOAD.
• Ground: Connect the bare copper or green grounding conductor to the green grounding terminal.

If only one cable enters the box, it is normally the LINE cable. If two cables enter the box, the cables must be identified before connection. Do not assume that the cable position or wire location identifies LINE and LOAD.

Setup and Installation

1. Turn Off and Verify Power

Plug a lamp, radio, or similar device into the receptacle being replaced and switch it on. At the service panel, switch off the breaker or remove the fuse supplying that outlet. Confirm that the device turns off, then test the second outlet opening as well.

If either outlet remains energized, stop work and have a qualified electrician complete the installation.

2. Identify the Cables

Remove the existing receptacle from the box without disconnecting its wires. One incoming cable generally indicates a LINE-only location. Two incoming cables indicate that one cable is LINE and the other is LOAD, and the device must be installed at the first position in the branch circuit.

To identify two cables, disconnect the white and hot wires from one cable and cap each conductor separately with an approved wire connector. Keep the conductors from the same cable together. Temporarily reinstall the receptacle, restore power, and check whether the outlet is energized. If it has power, the capped conductors are LOAD wires; if it does not, they are LINE wires.

Turn power off again, label the cables, and remove the receptacle. Never leave capped conductors exposed or energized during installation.

3. Connect a One-Cable Installation

For a box with one cable, connect the cable's white conductor to the LINE silver terminal and the black conductor to the LINE brass terminal. Connect the bare or green grounding conductor to the green grounding terminal.

If the metal or grounded box has its own grounding terminal, use a 6-inch bare copper or green 12 or 14 AWG grounding jumper between the receptacle and the box, then join the jumper to the circuit grounding conductor with a wire connector.

4. Connect a Two-Cable Installation

For a box with LINE and LOAD cables, connect the LINE conductors to the LINE terminals and the downstream conductors to the LOAD terminals. Remove the yellow sticker only after the LINE conductors have been identified and you are ready to use the LOAD terminals.

Connect white conductors to silver terminals and black conductors to brass terminals. Connect all grounding conductors as required by the box and wiring arrangement.

5. Make the Terminal Connections

For side wiring, form the conductor clockwise around approximately two-thirds of the terminal screw. Tighten the screw over the wire loop. For back wiring, insert the stripped conductor fully into the terminal clamp and tighten the clamp only over the conductor.

Use the specified 14–18 in-lb tightening range. Keep the grounding conductor away from the WHITE and HOT terminals, fold the wires carefully into the box, secure the receptacle, and install the faceplate.

6. Perform the Initial Test

The device is shipped in a tripped condition. Restore power while a lamp or radio remains connected to the receptacle, then press TEST to confirm that the device is tripped. The connected device should be off.

Press and fully release RESET. A solid green indicator and restored power show that the receptacle is operating normally. If it cannot reset, the indicator remains red, or the connected device stays off, turn power off and recheck the LINE and LOAD wiring.

A LINE-to-LOAD reversal can prevent resetting and can leave both the device and downstream receptacles without power. The receptacle includes a lockout function that can also prevent RESET when power is absent or when its internal protection test fails.

7. Check Downstream Protection

If LOAD wiring is connected, plug a lamp or radio into nearby downstream receptacles. Press the AFCI/GFCI TEST button and identify every outlet that loses power. Mark each affected outlet as AFCI/GFCI protected, then press RESET.

Do not connect life-saving equipment to outlets that lose power when this device trips.

8. Perform a Monthly Test

Press TEST and then RESET once each month. The receptacle should interrupt power when TEST is pressed and restore power when RESET is pressed. If the indicator does not return to green or the device will not reset, replace the receptacle.

Indicator and Button Operation

• Solid green: The device has power, RESET is engaged, and normal protection is available.
• Indicator off after a trip: A GFCI trip or another trip condition may have occurred. Press RESET after checking the connected equipment.
• Two quick red flashes about every five seconds: The device indicates a possible AFCI trip. Press RESET; if the condition returns, have an electrician investigate.
• Solid or continuously flashing red: The self-test may have detected a fault. Press RESET once. If the red indication continues or the device cannot reset, replace it.
• Single red flashing indication after a trip: A possible GFCI trip is indicated. Press RESET; recurring indication requires electrician evaluation.
• Double red flashing indication after a trip: A possible grounded-neutral condition is indicated. Press RESET; if it trips again, have an electrician inspect the circuit.
• RESET button out with no restored power: Check for an open circuit, absent supply power, incorrect LINE and LOAD connections, or a protection trip.

The status light can briefly flash red when power is first restored or when RESET is pressed. A continuing fault indication should not be ignored.

Troubleshooting

Device Will Not Reset

• Confirm that the breaker is on and that supply power reaches the LINE terminals.
• Verify that LINE and LOAD conductors are not reversed.
• Check that white conductors are on silver terminals and black conductors are on brass terminals.
• Inspect every connection for a loose conductor, incomplete insertion, or loose terminal screw.
• Disconnect downstream loads temporarily and try RESET again.
• If the device still will not reset, its self-test may have failed and the receptacle should be replaced.

Indicator Remains Red

• Press TEST, then press RESET fully and release it.
• For a continuing solid or flashing red indication, treat the condition as a possible protection-system failure.
• Do not continue using the receptacle if it repeatedly trips or cannot complete its self-test.
• Have an electrician inspect the circuit when the AFCI indication returns after RESET or when a grounded-neutral indication persists.

Downstream Outlets Have No Power

• Press RESET on the AGTR1 or AGTR2 receptacle.
• Confirm that downstream white and black conductors are connected to the LOAD terminals rather than the LINE terminals.
• Check for loose LOAD connections and verify that the yellow terminal cover was removed only when the LOAD conductors were connected.
• Remember that every properly connected downstream outlet loses power when the protective device trips.

Warranty

The product includes a limited two-year warranty. Warranty coverage is subject to the manufacturer’s applicable terms.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Combines AFCI and GFCI protection, performs automatic self-testing, protects properly connected downstream outlets, includes visual status indications, and supports both side-wire and back-wire installation.
• Cons: Installation is more involved than replacing a conventional receptacle, LINE and LOAD identification is critical, the device is not weather-resistant, and repeated trips require circuit investigation rather than repeated resets.