ABB / General Electric FBN36TE015RV Molded Case Circuit Breaker

Yes, this bolt-on molded case circuit breaker is engineered specifically for GE Type AD panelboards. It is not interchangeable with standard load centers or plug-in style commercial enclosures.

With a 65kA interrupting capacity at 480V AC and up to 150kA at 240V AC, the FBN series provides high fault clearing capabilities for an FB100 frame. This makes it highly suitable for commercial electrical systems demanding robust short-circuit protection.

Yes, the included lug terminals are dual-rated to accept both copper (Cu) and aluminum (Al) conductors. Electricians must ensure the wire is sized between 10 AWG and 4 AWG and torqued to manufacturer specifications prior to operation.

No, the thermal magnetic trip unit on the FBN36TE015RV features fixed long-time overload and fixed instantaneous short-circuit settings. There are no adjustable dials on this specific 15-amp, LI function model.

Following ABB's acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions, the Record Plus breaker family transitioned to ABB branding. The FBN36TE015RV remains the exact same product mechanically and electrically, regardless of which logo is printed on the faceplate.

The FBN36TE015RV utilizes a bolt-on connection to secure the breaker directly to the panelboard bus. This method provides a highly stable mechanical and electrical connection, eliminating the risk of accidental disconnection often associated with plug-in designs.

The FBN36TE015RV utilizes double-break rotary contact structures and advanced ablative materials. These internal components work together to rapidly extinguish arcs during a fault, which helps reduce overall arc flash energy and safely limits current.