A breaker has tripped. How do you reset it?

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  1. Push it fully to OFF, then back to ON
  2. Push it from the middle straight to ON
  3. Hold it in the middle for ten seconds

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References

  1. Schneider Electric FAQ FA353467: tripped QO breaker www.se.com/ca/en/faqs/FA353467 Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Schneider Electric FAQ FA298536: resetting a tripped breaker www.se.com/us/en/faqs/FA298536 Checked 2026-10-10.

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