Designed for heavy-duty electrical distribution, this 40A molded case breaker utilizes fixed thermal and magnetic trip settings. The G-Frame construction ensures robust performance in commercial environments requiring LI protection. This unit mounts into standard Eaton Series C switchboards and motor control centers. It comes equipped with lugs that accommodate 10-1/0 AWG conductors. Delivering 65kAIC at 240V and 22kAIC at 480V, the current-limiting design safely interrupts high faults.
What equipment is the Eaton GD3040 designed to be installed in?
The GD3040 is a unit-mount, feed-thru circuit breaker compatible with Eaton Series C panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers. It can also be mounted on a standard 35mm DIN rail using Eaton adapter kit 1225C79G01, or installed on a base mounting plate for standalone applications.
What is the difference between the GD3040 and the GHB3040 circuit breakers?
While both are 40-amp, 3-pole Series C G-frame breakers, they feature different mounting styles. The GD3040 is a unit-mount breaker designed for cable-in, cable-out installations. The GHB3040 is a bolt-on breaker designed to mount directly to the busbar in Eaton panelboards.
Is the GD3040 circuit breaker suitable for DC voltage systems?
Yes, this breaker is rated for DC applications up to 250VDC with a 10 kAIC interrupting rating. Standard installation for 250VDC systems requires wiring two poles of the breaker in series.
What wire sizes are compatible with the standard lugs on the GD3040?
The factory-installed line and load lugs on the GD3040 accept copper or aluminum conductors ranging from 10 AWG to 1/0 AWG.
Does the GD3040 provide adjustable trip settings for selective coordination?
No, the GD3040 is equipped with a non-interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip unit. Both the long-time (thermal) and instantaneous (magnetic) trip functions are fixed and cannot be field adjusted.
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