Schneider Electric FHP36040 Molded Case Circuit Breaker
- 40A
- 3 Pole
- Unit Mount
Schneider Electric
FHP36040
Molded Case Circuit Breaker
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Schneider Electric
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FHP36040
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Schneider Electric FHP36040 - 40A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
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Description
Engineered for commercial and industrial applications, the Schneider Electric FHP36040 is a 3-pole, 40A molded case circuit breaker. It features a fixed thermal-magnetic trip unit providing long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection. Designed for unit mounting, it installs into Square D motor control centers and switchboards. This legacy F-Frame model is replaced by the PowerPact HJP36040. Rated for 65kAIC at 240VAC and 25kAIC at 480VAC, it handles demanding fault currents.Specifications
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
|---|---|
| Series | FHP |
| Amperage | 40A |
| Poles | 3 |
| Mounting Style | Unit Mount |
| Voltage | 240VAC, 480VAC, 600VAC, 250VDC |
| Phase | 3 |
| AIC Rating | 65kA @ 240VAC, 25kA @ 480VAC, 18kA @ 600VAC, 10kA @ 250VDC |
| Frame Type | F |
|---|---|
| Terminal Type | Lugs |
| For Use With | Square D Motor Control Centers, Switchboards |
| Wire Gauge | 14-1/0 AWG (Cu), 12-1/0 AWG (Al) |
| Max Wire | 1/0 AWG |
| Min Wire | 14 AWG (Cu), 12 AWG (Al) |
| 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, Alarm Switch, Padlock Attachment |
|---|---|
| Accessories | Load Side Lugs Included |
| Standards | CSA C22.2 No. 5, HACR Rated, NEMA AB 1, UL 489 |
| Approval | CSA, UL |
| Temp Rating | 40C |
| Construction Features | HACR Rated, High Interrupting Capacity, Non-Interchangeable Trip |
Product FAQs
5 answersWhat equipment is the FHP36040 designed to be installed in?
This breaker is specifically designed for integration into Square D motor control centers and switchboards.
What wire sizes are accepted by the lugs on the FHP36040?
The standard lugs accommodate 14 to 1/0 AWG copper conductors or 12 to 1/0 AWG aluminum conductors.
Is the FHP36040 suitable for DC applications?
Yes, it is rated for use in DC systems up to 250VDC, where it provides a 10kA interrupting capacity.
Is the FHP36040 still in active production?
No, the FHP series is a legacy F-frame molded case circuit breaker that has been discontinued by Schneider Electric. It is commonly replaced by the modern PowerPact B-frame series, such as the BGP36040, though exact retrofits depend on your specific panel configuration.
How is the FHP36040 mounted inside an enclosure?
This is a unit-mount circuit breaker that uses a bolt-on connection to secure it directly to the panel or switchboard bus.
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