Built for industrial control panels, the HDL36050 50A, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker from Square D's PowerPacT H-Frame lineup provides robust long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection for commercial distribution systems. This unit mount breaker installs into standard enclosures and serves as a drop-in replacement for obsolete FAL36050 breakers. Rated at 14 kAIC at 600VAC, it includes a Visi-Trip indicator, current-limiting capabilities, and an HACR rating.
Does the HDL36050 replace any obsolete Square D circuit breakers?
Yes, the PowerPacT HDL36050 serves as a drop-in replacement for the obsolete FAL36050 F-Frame circuit breaker. It is commonly used to upgrade older industrial control panels while providing identical amperage and pole configurations.
Can the HDL36050 be reverse fed?
Yes. Standard PowerPacT H-Frame thermal-magnetic circuit breakers without Line and Load markings, including the HDL36050, are capable of being reverse fed in electrical distribution setups.
What field-installable accessories are compatible with this PowerPacT H-Frame breaker?
The HDL36050 accepts a variety of field-installable internal and external accessories. These include shunt trips, auxiliary switches, the VTRIPHJ Visi-Trip LED indicator, HJPA padlocking devices, and door-mounted rotary handles.
What type of replacement lugs can be used on the HDL36050?
This breaker comes standard with aluminum lugs rated for 14 AWG to 3/0 AWG aluminum or copper wire. If copper-only connections are required by the panel design, the CU150HD mechanical lug kit can be installed, which accepts 14 AWG to 2/0 AWG copper conductors.
Is this circuit breaker rated for continuous current at 100 percent or 80 percent?
The HDL36050 is a standard-rated circuit breaker, meaning it is rated for continuous current at 80 percent of its maximum 50-amp capacity.
Is the HDL36050 suitable for HVAC applications?
Yes, this PowerPacT H-Frame breaker is HACR rated, making it suitable for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment applications. It also features a trip-free mechanism and current-limiting capabilities.
What safety standards and certifications does the HDL36050 meet?
This breaker is highly certified for commercial and industrial use, meeting UL 489, CSA C22.2 No. 5, NEMA AB 1, IEC 60947-2, and NOM standards. It also carries the CE mark.
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