Overview
The Siemens Q2020AFCNP is the retail-package catalog number for the Q2020AFCN 20/20 amp tandem combination AFCI breaker. It places two 120 volt, 20 amp combination-AFCI branch circuits in one compatible panel position and uses Siemens plug-on-neutral construction with a 10 kA interrupting rating.
Key Features
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Safety: Each tandem circuit provides combination AFCI detection for parallel and series arcing conditions.
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Installation: Plug-on-neutral construction connects directly to the compatible neutral rail and eliminates coiled neutral pigtails.
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Compatibility: Type QT/QTAN tandem form is intended only for Siemens load centers specifically listed to accept tandem plug-on-neutral AFCI breakers.
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Performance: Two 20 A, 120 V protected circuits in one panel space with a 10 kA interrupting rating.
Specifications
- Retail package part number: Q2020AFCNP
- Manufacturer device number: Q2020AFCN
- Current rating: 20 A / 20 A tandem
- Voltage rating: 120 V AC
- Protection: combination AFCI, thermal-magnetic
- Mounting: tandem plug-on neutral
- Wire range: 14–8 AWG copper; 12–8 AWG aluminum
- Temperature calibration: 40°C
- Interrupting rating: 10 kA
Common Applications
- Space-saving 20 A dwelling-unit circuits requiring combination AFCI protection.
- Compatible Siemens plug-on-neutral panels listed for tandem QT/QTAN breakers.
- Panel extensions where two protected branch circuits must occupy one permitted position.
- Replacement of the exact Q2020AFCNP retail package or Q2020AFCN device.
