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the breaker needs to be replaced, sometimes you could take the back of a screwdriver and tap the front of the breaker and that may help release the mechanism but more than likely you will have to replace

This does not appear to be an issue with the current recall action. (More info here: http://www.usa.siemens.com/pluginrecall )

Please contact an authorized electrician for assistance diagnosing your issue.

Hi. I'm a Siemens employee directly involved in helping customers with this situation. You may check the following website for information on the breakers affected. Please use the response form there if you need further assistance:

www.usa.siemens.com/pluginrecall

Also, you may check with your local distributors for assistance with replacements. They have quarantined the affected breakers and should be able to sell existing unaffected stock.

https://www.sea.siemens.com/us/Sales/Pages/Distributor-Locator.aspx

Enter your zip code and choose Residential Products or Murray depending on the branding of your circuit breaker.

The replacement for the 3UN8004 is a 3RN1010-1CM00 Here is a linke to the Siemens manual for this newer version.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/adsearch/pdfviewer.aspx?HitsPerSite=10&ehbid=html_76%2Fehb%2F35681283%2Ehtm&lang=en&nodeid=38823237&siteid=cseus&query=3RN1010-1CM00 &page=1&view=new

Re-check your hardware configuration.Make sure you correctly configured each slot ast to the type of hardware that is there. Make sure your program is not calling for a function (block transfer etc) to a module that isn't there.

It depends on the type of panel. Hook the breaker to the hooks that run along the out side of the bus area, then If it's a stab lock panel just snap the breaker down into place. If it's a bolt on panel once you have pushed the breaker down into place you'll need to start and tighten the screws that connect it to the bus, at your experience level DO NOT try to connect the breaker with the power on. Once the breaker is in place connect one of the hot wires to each of the breakers lugs. If you have a Neutral (white) connect it to the Neutal bus first. If this is a sub panel with a separate ground bus you'll need to connect the gound there.
If your hooking up a motor and it runs backwards just reverse two of the hot leads.

The white coiled wire should be connected to the neutral bar with all the other white wires. The neutral from the circuit it controls should then be connected to the breaker. If you're reading your meter between the hot conductor (black wire) and the neutral (white wire) that would be normal. If you remove the wire from your neutral bar to test it, and you have a load on the circuit you will be reading voltage out through your load and back on the neutral and it would "appear" to be hot. But why would you remove the white wire? What is the original problem, is the breaker triping?

Go to your electrical panel and check your circuit breakers. You can check each one by turning each breaker off - then back on again. You should get back some of your electricity. Also, you probably have a GFI circuit breaker located in your kitchen (near the sink) and in your bathroom's (near the sink/basin). Make sure to push in the reset button (make sure it holds when you press it in). This will explain why you have some receptacles that are out in other parts of your house.  Why receptacles are wired through GFI's, etc... are to provide extra grounding protection. I hope this works for you. If not, feel free to contact me again with more information. Good Luck to you!

A single pole ground fault breaker has a screw terminal on one side for the black wire to the ciorcuit, a white curly pigtail that goes to the panel neutral/ground bar, and a screw terminal near the white wire for the white neutral wire from the circuit.

A 2 pole GFI breaker is similar, But it has another screw terminal for the other hot wire in the circuit.
For a 220 volt, 2 pole, GFI protected circuit, you need to run a 4 wire cable. black, red, white, green.

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BQ means it's a bolt-on type circuit breaker.

Sounds like a bad breaker. Sometimes, breakers appear to be in a trip position, but they're actually in the on position. If you've had this breaker working for a while, and it began tripping under load - then I'd replace it. If you just purchased this breaker and are assuming it's not holding in the on position, then I'd install it - because it could just appear that way. Or, you can bring it to your local electrical supply store for a second opinion. They're pretty knowledgeable, and will help you for free. But, giving you credit - I'm sure it's a bad breaker. This is usually a pretty good indicator of it going bad. If you have any further questions, etc. that you'd like to ask or share - feel free to contact me again and I would be willing to help you. Good Luck! Jim

I see you're looking for a 3 pole 30 amp Siemens BL cir. brkr.? I don't believe they make a this type of breaker in a 3 pole. In a 2 pole yes, but not a 3 pole. Also, I see on top of your message, it says Siemens #MP120GF 20 amp SP GFI Breaker. Now, if this is what you're looking for, I do know they have one. If you're working out of a home, I'm sure you have a 240 volt service, and a 3 pole wouldn't work here anyway. I'm just checking, but do feel free to contact me for this, or any other questions you may have. Good Luck to you, and I hope I was able to help you in some way. - Jim

No! I know for sure out here in California it's NO for sure. But as a licensed electrician over the years, anytime you have a device (such as a motor) that is plugged into a receptacle that has arc fault protection, ground fault protection, etc. - you run into the problem of these breakers tripping at a high rate. Now, I'm not sure why this arc fault protection breaker was put in the first place? But I'd be interested in hearing the reasoning behind it (such as for natural gas, etc). A regular circuit breaker should be sufficient enough, and if you have any further question's, etc. - feel free to contact me again. Good Luck to you, and I hope this has helped you. - Jim  

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This is the wiring you need to follow.

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I have been an electrician for 11 years and when these breakers came out in 2005 what a nightmare. These circuit breakers are extremely sensitive. They are designed to sense loose connections and to protect your house from fires caused by them. By increasing the load (ie. more lights or tv) it increases the size of the "arc" created by the loose connection and the circuit breaker trips before the 20 amp maximum. What I normally find as the cause is a loose connection in one of the receptacles or switches on the circuit. A lot of times, installers will use the "quick stab" inserts on the back of the outlets or switches instead of the side screws. Usually, if you "side screw" all of the receptacles and switches it will resolve the nuisance tripping. One other item that can cause them to trip is too many dimmers on the arc circuit but it doesn't sound like that is the problem you're having.

connect the neutral from the circuit to the afci breaker, and run the neutral that came on the afci breaker to the neutral bar in the panel. Make sure that the neutral that you connect from the circuit to the afci breaker is the one that belongs to the circuit that you're protecting or the afci wont work.

probably picked up wrong breaker for panel put then side by side for comparison if not same return get correct one

Inside the controller box is a red button to reset it but most likely the heater element is shorted out so replace the heater element first. Cost $100.00 at any pool or spa shop. Post here if you need more help.

What are you doing???

Are you installing a 220 V GFI breaker in your main or sub panel?

Judging by the picture, you have a breaker that wants to have a direct connection to the ground buss. Have you tried that?

I have some experience with a similar CH breaker. I installed the breaker, hooked the two wires representing the line to the breaker, put the white to the neutral buss bar and everything was cool.

Let me know what happens

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