Built for demanding industrial applications, the Square D FIL36080 is an 80A, 3-pole MCCB. It utilizes thermal-magnetic trip technology to provide reliable protection for commercial systems. Designed with a unit-mount configuration, it installs into Square D switchboards and motor control centers. This legacy component is officially replaced by the HRL36080 model.
Current Limiting, HACR Rated, Visual Trip Indicator
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Current Limiting
Product FAQs
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What type of enclosures or panels accept the FIL36080 breaker?
This is a unit-mount F-frame breaker designed for installation in Square D switchboards, motor control centers, and individual enclosures. Because it is a feed-thru style breaker with lugs on both ends, it is not compatible with I-Line panelboards.
What does the "I" in the FIL series designation indicate?
In Square D legacy F-frame nomenclature, the "I" denotes a high interrupting capacity and current-limiting design. This specific model provides up to 200kA of interrupting capacity at 480V, making it suitable for systems with high available fault currents.
What are the wire size requirements for the standard lugs on this breaker?
The factory lugs accept wire sizes ranging from 14 AWG to 1/0 AWG for both copper and aluminum conductors. Ensure proper torque specifications are followed based on the lug kit used, which is typically the AL100FA for this frame size.
What is the modern replacement for the legacy FIL36080?
The FIL36080 is a legacy F-frame component. Schneider Electric officially replaces this with the PowerPact H-frame series, specifically catalog number HRL36080, which provides equivalent high-interrupting performance in an updated form factor.
How does the current-limiting feature of the FIL36080 protect downstream equipment?
Current-limiting breakers are engineered to clear severe short circuits in less than a half-cycle. By interrupting the fault before it reaches its peak, the breaker significantly reduces the let-through thermal and magnetic energy, preventing extensive damage to downstream circuits and components.
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