Engineered for commercial power distribution, the Square D FAL14025 is a 1-pole, 25A MCCB. It provides robust thermal-magnetic protection with fixed long-time and instantaneous (LI) trip functions. This unit-mount breaker installs into compatible Square D enclosures and control panels. As a legacy F-Frame component, it can be upgraded to the PowerPact B-Frame (BDL14025) series. Rated 18kAIC at 277VAC, it features a Visi-Trip indicator and carries an HACR rating for HVAC applications.
Is the Square D FAL14025 still manufactured, or is there a modern replacement?
The FAL14025 is a legacy F-Frame circuit breaker. While it remains available for maintaining existing infrastructure, Square D has superseded the F-Frame series with the PowerPacT B-Frame for new installations.
What types of enclosures accept the FAL14025 breaker?
This unit-mount breaker is designed for integration into compatible Square D enclosures, switchboards, and industrial control panels that accommodate legacy F-Frame molded case circuit breakers.
What are the acceptable wire sizes for the terminals on this breaker?
The included lugs accept 14 to 4 AWG copper conductors or 12 to 4 AWG aluminum conductors. Electricians must torque the lugs to the specifications printed directly on the breaker faceplate to ensure a code-compliant connection.
Can the FAL14025 be utilized in direct current (DC) circuits?
Yes, this breaker is rated for 125VDC applications, where it provides a 10kA interrupting capacity. This makes it suitable for specific industrial control and battery-backed DC distribution systems.
How is this F-Frame breaker mounted within a panel?
The FAL14025 features a feed-thru, unit-mount configuration. It is secured to the panel backpan using mounting screws and wired via line and load lugs, rather than plugging into an I-Line busbar or snapping onto a DIN rail.
How does the thermal-magnetic trip unit operate during a fault?
The fixed thermal element responds to prolonged overcurrent conditions by heating a bimetallic strip to trip the breaker. The magnetic element provides instantaneous tripping when it detects the high-level current spikes typical of a short circuit.
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