Part of the CH family, the Eaton CHB240GF is a 40A, 2-pole miniature circuit breaker that integrates 5mA ground fault personnel protection. This bolt-on device installs into Cutler-Hammer Type PB and PH panelboards, along with compatible meter panels. The box lugs accept 8-4 AWG conductors. Delivering a 10kAIC capacity at 120/240VAC, the breaker includes a self-test feature and common trip functionality to meet modern NEC requirements.
Type PB Panelboards, Type PH Panelboards, Meter Panels
Wire Gauge
8-4 AWG (Cu/Al)
Max Wire
4 AWG
Min Wire
8 AWG
Protection and operation
Trip Technology
Thermal Magnetic
Trip Function Code
LIG
Trip Function
Long-Time, Instantaneous, Ground Fault
Trip Adjustability
Fixed
Standards and features
Special Classification
GFCI
Available Options
Padlock Attachment
Standards
CSA C22.2 No. 5, UL 489, UL 943
Approval
CSA, UL
Temp Rating
60C to 75C
Product FAQs
6 answers
Can I install the CHB240GF in a standard Eaton CH residential loadcenter?
No. The CHB240GF is a bolt-on circuit breaker designed specifically for commercial Type PB and PH panelboards, as well as compatible meter panels. Standard CH loadcenters require plug-on Type CH breakers.
What level of ground fault protection does the CHB240GF provide?
This breaker is a Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). It features a 5mA trip sensitivity designed for personnel protection, which differs from the 30mA sensitivity found in equipment protection (EP) breakers.
How is the neutral connection handled on this GFCI breaker?
The CHB240GF utilizes a pigtail neutral. This coiled wire must be routed and secured to the neutral bus bar in the panelboard to power the internal ground fault sensing circuitry.
What wire sizes are accepted by the terminals on the CHB240GF?
The box lugs on this breaker accommodate 8 AWG to 4 AWG copper or aluminum conductors.
Are Eaton CHB and CH series breakers interchangeable?
No. Although they share a 3/4-inch per pole width and similar internal components, CHB breakers feature a bolt-on connection type, whereas CH breakers use a plug-on connection.
What trip functions are included in the CHB240GF?
This breaker features a fixed thermal-magnetic trip unit that provides Long-Time (thermal overload) and Instantaneous (short-circuit) protection, combined with Ground-Fault sensing (LIG).
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