ABB / General Electric FCV36TE070R2 Molded Case Circuit Breaker
- 70A
- 3 Pole
- Unit Mount
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ABB / General Electric FCV36TE070R2 - 70A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
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Built for heavy-duty industrial environments, the GE FCV36TE070R2 delivers 70A of thermal-magnetic protection within the Record Plus FCV frame. It comes factory-equipped with load lugs and utilizes a double-break rotary contact structure to achieve current-limiting performance. Designed to mount into GE Spectra switchboards and Record Plus panelboards, this 3-pole MCCB handles up to 35kAIC at 480VAC. It serves as a reliable solution for commercial facilities and naval applications.Specifications
| Brand | ABB / General Electric |
|---|---|
| Part Number | FCV36TE070R2 |
| Series | FCV |
| Amperage | 70A |
| Poles | 3 |
| Mounting Style | Unit Mount |
| Voltage | 240VAC, 480VAC, 600Y/347VAC, 250VDC, 500VDC |
| Phase | 3 |
| AIC Rating | 65kA @ 240VAC, 35kA @ 480VAC, 22kA @ 600Y/347VAC, 25kA @ 250VDC, 35kA @ 500VDC |
| Frame Type | FCV |
|---|---|
| Terminal Type | Lugs |
| For Use With | GE Record Plus Panelboards, Spectra Switchboards |
| Wire Gauge | #4 AWG - 1/0 AWG |
| Max Wire | 1/0 AWG |
| Min Wire | #4 AWG |
| Trip Technology | Thermal Magnetic |
|---|---|
| Trip Function Code | LI |
| Trip Function | Long-Time, Instantaneous |
| Trip Adjustability | Fixed Thermal, Fixed Magnetic |
| Available Options | Shunt Trip, Auxiliary Switch, Undervoltage Release, Bell Alarm, Padlock Attachment, Rotary Handle, Motor Operator |
|---|---|
| Accessories | Load Lugs (Factory Installed) |
| Standards | CSA C22.2 No. 5, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489 |
| Approval | CE, CSA, cULus, HACR, UL, UL Marine |
| Temp Rating | 40C |
| Construction Features | Current Limiting, HACR Rated, Double-Break Rotary Contact Structure, Non-Interchangeable Trip |
Product FAQs
6 answersWhat does the "R2" suffix mean in the FCV36TE070R2 catalog number?
In the GE Record Plus nomenclature, the "R2" suffix indicates that the circuit breaker is supplied with factory-installed load lugs only. Line connections are typically bolted directly to the panelboard bus.
Which panelboards are compatible with the FCV36TE070R2 circuit breaker?
This FC100 series breaker is designed for use in GE Record Plus panelboards and Spectra switchboards.
What wire sizes are accepted by the load lugs on this 70A breaker?
The factory-installed load lugs accept wire sizes from #4 AWG up to 1/0 AWG.
Can the FCV36TE070R2 be used in DC voltage applications?
Yes, this thermal-magnetic breaker is rated for DC applications up to 500VDC, with an interrupting capacity of 25kA at 250VDC and 35kA at 500VDC.
Are the trip settings adjustable on this GE Record Plus breaker?
No, the FCV36TE070R2 features a non-interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed long-time and fixed instantaneous trip settings.
How does this breaker mount into the panelboard?
The FCV36TE070R2 is a unit-mount, bolt-on circuit breaker. It bolts directly to the bus in compatible GE Record Plus and Spectra enclosures.
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