The MH36450 is a 450-amp, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker designed by Square D for demanding industrial applications. It provides essential long-time and instantaneous protection for commercial facilities. This legacy M-Frame unit mounts into Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It serves as a reliable replacement component and is superseded by the newer MJA36450. Rated for 600VAC, it features thermal-magnetic trip technology and a robust 65kA interrupting capacity at 480VAC.
HACR Rated, High Interrupting Capacity, Visual Trip Indicator, Common Trip, Trip-Free Mechanism
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What type of enclosures are compatible with the MH36450?
This I-Line style plug-in breaker is designed exclusively for use in Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It is not compatible with standard unit-mount enclosures or residential load centers.
Is the MH36450 still in active production?
No, the MH36450 is part of the legacy Square D M-Frame family. For modern upgrades or replacements, it is typically superseded by the PowerPact M-Frame series, such as the MJA36450, depending on your specific panel requirements.
What does the H in the MH36450 part number signify?
The H indicates a High interrupting rating. For this M-Frame breaker, it provides a 65kA interrupting capacity at 480VAC, which is higher than standard interrupting models in the same frame size.
What is the magnetic trip adjustment range for this breaker?
The MH36450 features an adjustable magnetic trip function with a nominal range from 2250A on the low setting to 4500A on the high setting. The thermal trip remains fixed at 450A.
How many conductors can the standard lugs on the MH36450 accept?
The standard lugs on this breaker can accept up to three conductors per phase, accommodating wire sizes from 3/0 AWG to 500 kcmil for both aluminum and copper wire.
What does the LI trip function code mean on this breaker?
The LI designation indicates that the thermal-magnetic trip unit provides Long-Time protection for standard overloads and Instantaneous protection for short circuits.
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