Built to handle demanding residential loads, this 40-amp, two-pole breaker is frequently used for electric ranges, large air conditioners, and subpanels. It provides robust overcurrent protection for 240V applications. Designed as a replacement component, it installs into classic Square D and Cutler-Hammer XO load centers. The unit features box lug terminals that accept 8-4 AWG wiring. Rated at 10 kAIC, the XO240 features a common trip function to disconnect both poles simultaneously.
Square D XO Load Centers, Cutler-Hammer XO Load Centers
Wire Gauge
8-4 AWG
Max Wire
4 AWG
Min Wire
8 AWG
Protection and operation
Trip Technology
Thermal Magnetic
Trip Function Code
LI
Trip Function
Long-Time, Instantaneous
Trip Adjustability
Fixed
Standards and features
Standards
UL 489
Approval
UL
Temp Rating
40°C
Construction Features
Common Trip
Product FAQs
5 answers
What load centers are compatible with the XO240 circuit breaker?
The XO240 is a legacy plug-on breaker designed exclusively for use in older Square D XO and Cutler-Hammer XO load centers. It will not fit in modern Square D QO or Homeline panels.
Can I use a Cutler-Hammer XO breaker in place of the Square D XO240?
Yes. Square D and Cutler-Hammer both manufactured XO series breakers for the same panel designs. A Cutler-Hammer XO breaker of the same amperage and pole configuration can be used as a direct replacement.
Is the XO series still actively manufactured?
The XO series is a legacy product line that has been obsolete for decades, originally replaced by the Square D QO line in the late 1950s. These breakers are sourced specifically to maintain existing older panels.
Does the XO240 feature a common trip mechanism?
Yes. As a 2-pole breaker, it features an internal common trip mechanism that ensures both poles disconnect simultaneously in the event of an overcurrent or short circuit on either leg.
What does the LI trip function code mean for this breaker?
The LI code indicates a fixed thermal-magnetic trip mechanism. It provides long-time (L) protection against sustained overloads and instantaneous (I) protection against short circuits.
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Reviews
Review summary
Customers rate this product 5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews.
Square D XO120 - 20A 1 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5/26/21
Square D X0120
Great customer service, this breaker arrived the very next day and was exactly what I ordered!
JS
Joseph S.
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Square D XO115 - 15A 1 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7/24/20
Refurbished Circuit Breaker works great!
They had it here fast, exactly as described and worked!
C
Christopher
Reviewing
Square D XO220 - 20A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6/17/20
Great!!
Product was as described and packed very well.
C
Christopher
Reviewing
Square D XO115 - 15A 1 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8/23/19
Square D xo15
I ordered 3 xo15 breakers from another company that advertised them as new and since they're obsolete breakers they were quit expensive however when i received them only one was new the other two were obviously used, corroded and missing the wire screw. SuperBreakers sent me New Breakers at a much better price. Happy customer
TB
Terry B.
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Square D XO115 - 15A 1 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11/11/18
Online purchase
Everything went great from beginning to end. Breaker came next day and I had electricity again! Not to mention my breaker was an old obsolete model. They had it in stock. Saved me from replacing while breaker box.