ABB / General Electric TF136C5040 Molded Case Circuit Breaker
- 40A
- 3 Pole
- Unit Mount
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ABB / General Electric TF136C5040 - 40A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
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Description
A drop-in solution for legacy systems, this 40-amp GE circuit breaker provides essential LI protection for commercial power distribution. The F-Frame unit features a fixed thermal-magnetic trip and a specialized 50°C ambient calibration. It fits into existing GE A-Series panelboards and motor control centers without requiring extensive modifications. When transitioning to newer components, the TED136040 serves as the recommended substitute. It handles up to 600VAC with a 22kAIC rating.Specifications
| Brand | ABB / General Electric |
|---|---|
| Part Number | TF136C5040-R |
| Series | TF |
| Amperage | 40A |
| Poles | 3 |
| Mounting Style | Unit Mount |
| Voltage | 600VAC, 250VDC |
| Phase | 3 |
| AIC Rating | 22kA @ 600VAC, 10kA @ 250VDC |
| Terminal Type | Lugs |
|---|---|
| For Use With | GE A-Series Panelboards, Switchboards, Motor Control Centers |
| Wire Gauge | 14-1/0 AWG |
| Max Wire | 1/0 AWG |
| Min Wire | 14 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 |
|---|---|
| Accessories | Load Side Lugs |
| Standards | CSA C22.2 No. 5.1, UL 489 |
| Approval | CSA, UL |
| Temp Rating | 50C |
| Construction Features | Non-Interchangeable Trip, 50C Ambient Calibration |
Product FAQs
5 answersWhich panelboards and enclosures are compatible with this F-Frame breaker?
The TF136C5040 is a unit-mount breaker designed to fit into existing GE A-Series panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers without requiring extensive modifications.
What is the ambient temperature calibration for this breaker?
This specific model features a specialized 50°C ambient calibration, making it suitable for environments that exceed the standard 40°C rating found on typical commercial breakers.
What is the recommended modern substitute for the legacy TF136C5040?
When upgrading or transitioning to newer components, the GE / ABB TED136040 serves as the recommended direct substitute, offering the same 40A capacity and 22kAIC rating at 600VAC.
Does this breaker support field-adjustable trip settings?
No, this breaker provides fixed thermal and fixed magnetic protection. The long-time and instantaneous trip functions are factory set and cannot be adjusted in the field.
Can the trip unit on the TF136C5040 be swapped or upgraded?
No, this breaker is built with a non-interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip unit. The entire breaker must be replaced if different protection characteristics are required.
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