Built for demanding commercial environments, the QBL22250 is a 2-pole, 250A MCCB from the Square D PowerPacT Q-Frame series. Designed for unit mounting, it integrates seamlessly into individual enclosures, switchboards, and panelboards. It is the official replacement for the discontinued Q22250. The breaker delivers a 10kAIC rating at 240VAC with a fixed thermal-magnetic trip unit. It features quick-make/quick-break mechanisms, an 80% continuous rating, and a Visi-Trip indicator.
What panelboards and enclosures are compatible with the QBL22250?
This unit-mount breaker is designed for use in individual enclosures, switchboards, and Square D NQ panelboards as a main or sub-feed breaker. It is not compatible with I-Line group-mounted panelboards.
Can I use aluminum wire with the QBL22250?
No. While many Q-Frame breakers accept aluminum or copper, the 250A rating on this specific unit-mount breaker restricts it to copper (Cu) conductors only, sized from 4 AWG to 300 kcmil.
Is the QBL22250 a direct replacement for older Square D breakers?
Yes, the PowerPacT Q-Frame QBL22250 is the official direct replacement for the discontinued Square D Q22250 (Q2 Series) circuit breaker.
What is the recommended lug torque for the QBL22250?
The tightening torque for the line and load lugs is 248 lb-in (28 N.m) for 4 AWG to 300 kcmil copper wire. Always verify with the label on the breaker prior to installation.
Does the QBL22250 mount directly onto a busbar?
No, this is a unit-mount, feed-thru breaker with box lugs on both the line and load sides for cabled applications. It does not plug onto or bolt directly to a busbar like I-Line or QO breakers.
What does the B in the QBL22250 catalog number signify?
In the PowerPacT Q-Frame series, the B indicates a standard interrupting rating of 10 kAIC at 240V. Higher interrupting ratings are available in the QD (25 kA), QG (65 kA), and QJ (100 kA) frames.
Is the QBL22250 rated for continuous operation at 100 percent of its current rating?
No, this breaker has a standard 80 percent continuous current rating.
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