Part of the modern Siemens lineup, the BF120A is a 20-amp, single-pole GFCI breaker designed for commercial electrical systems. Operating at 120VAC, it provides critical 5mA Class A ground fault protection for wet locations. This bolt-on breaker installs into Siemens P1, P2, and P3 panelboards and serves as the drop-in replacement for older BF120 models. Rated at 10kAIC, it features an automated self-test function that periodically verifies the internal ground fault circuitry is working.
Which Siemens panelboards accept the BF120A circuit breaker?
The BF120A is engineered for installation in Siemens P1, P2, and P3 distribution panelboards. Its bolt-on mechanical design ensures a secure, high-contact connection to the panel busbars in commercial and industrial electrical systems.
What is the ground fault trip threshold for this breaker?
The BF120A features a 5 mA leakage trip threshold. This classifies it as a Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), which is strictly designed to protect personnel from hazardous electrical shocks.
How is the neutral connection handled on the BF120A?
This breaker is equipped with a factory-installed neutral pigtail wire. During installation, the pigtail must be routed and securely landed on the panelboard neutral assembly to power the internal ground fault detection electronics.
How can electricians verify the ground fault protection is operational after installation?
The front of the breaker includes a dedicated push-to-test button. Pressing this button safely simulates a ground fault, allowing technicians to confirm that the internal circuitry accurately detects the leakage and trips the breaker mechanism.
What specific breaker frame type does the BF120A belong to?
This breaker falls under the Siemens BLF and BLF2 product classifications. These designations identify its physical footprint, 10kA interrupting capacity, and bolt-on configuration for commercial panelboard applications.
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