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Eaton / Cutler-Hammer HFD3020L Molded Case Circuit Breaker

  • 20A
  • 3 Pole
  • Unit Mount
Eaton / Cutler-Hammer HFD3020L
Molded Case Circuit Breaker
Brand Eaton / Cutler-Hammer
SKU HFD3020L
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Eaton / Cutler-Hammer HFD3020L - 20A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker

Eaton / Cutler-Hammer HFD3020L - 20A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker

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Designed for cable-in/cable-out applications, the Eaton HFD3020L is a 3-pole, 20A molded case circuit breaker. It offers robust thermal-magnetic protection for industrial facilities. Featuring a unit-mount configuration with included line and load lugs, this F-frame breaker fits Eaton Series C switchboards and motor control centers. It boasts a high interrupting capacity of 65 kAIC at 480VAC and 100 kAIC at 240VAC. The device is HACR and HID rated, with a trip-free mechanism.

Specifications

Key specifications
Brand Eaton / Cutler-Hammer
Part Number HFD3020L
Series HFD
Amperage 20A
Poles 3
Mounting Style Unit Mount
Voltage 240VAC, 480VAC, 600VAC, 250VDC
Phase 3
AIC Rating 100kA @ 240VAC, 65kA @ 480VAC, 25kA @ 600VAC, 22kA @ 250VDC
Fit and installation
Terminal Type Lugs
For Use With Eaton Series C Panelboards, Switchboards, Motor Control Centers
Wire Gauge 14-1/0 AWG (Cu/Al)
Max Wire 1/0 AWG
Min Wire 14 AWG
Protection and operation
Trip Technology Thermal Magnetic
Trip Function Code LI
Trip Function Long-Time, Instantaneous
Trip Adjustability Fixed Thermal, Fixed Magnetic
Standards and features
Available Options Auxiliary Switch, Shunt Trip, Undervoltage Release, Alarm Switch
Accessories Line and Load Lugs
Standards CSA C22.2 No. 5, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489
Approval ABS, CE, CSA, HACR, HID, UL
Temp Rating 40C
Construction Features HACR Rated, High Interrupting Capacity, Reverse Feed, HID Rated, Non-Interchangeable Trip, Trip-Free Mechanism

Product FAQs

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What does the L suffix in HFD3020L indicate?

The L suffix indicates that the circuit breaker comes factory-equipped with both line and load side lug terminals. Standard Eaton F-frame breakers without this suffix typically include load side terminals only.

What is the difference between the HFD3020L and the FD3020L?

The HFD3020L is the high-interrupting version of the standard FD3020L. They share the same F-frame physical dimensions and mounting footprint, but the HFD provides a higher interrupting capacity of 65kA at 480VAC compared to the standard FD rating.

What types of equipment is the HFD3020L compatible with?

This unit-mount circuit breaker is designed for installation in Eaton Series C panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers. It is ideal for cable-in and cable-out configurations.

Can I use aluminum conductors with the factory lugs?

Yes, the included standard pressure terminals are rated for both copper and aluminum (Cu/Al) conductors ranging from 14 AWG to 1/0 AWG.

Is the HFD3020L suitable for HVAC and lighting applications?

Yes. The breaker is HACR rated for use with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. It is also HID rated for high-intensity discharge lighting circuits.

Can this 3-pole breaker be wired for 2-pole or single-phase applications?

Yes. When using a 3-pole F-frame breaker for 2-pole applications, it is standard practice to wire the two outside poles and leave the center pole unconnected.

Are the trip settings adjustable on the HFD3020L?

No. This breaker features a non-interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed thermal and fixed magnetic settings.

What safety and testing standards does this Eaton Series C breaker meet?

It is UL 489 Listed and CSA certified for use in commercial and industrial power distribution systems, providing proven long-time and instantaneous (LI) overcurrent protection.

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