The HHFD63B175 is a 3-pole, 175A MCCB from Siemens' Sentron family, built for robust commercial power distribution. This unit-mount FD frame breaker installs into compatible Siemens panelboards and switchboards. It has been superseded by the 3VA5217-7EC31-0AA0, which requires a retrofit kit for panel upgrades. Rated for 100 kAIC at 480VAC, the breaker features a thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed thermal and adjustable magnetic settings, plus HACR rating for HVAC applications.
HACR Rated, Current Limiting, Extra High Interrupting Capacity, Interchangeable Trip Unit, Trip-Free Mechanism
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What are the standard replacement lugs for the HHFD63B175 breaker?
The standard aluminum-body lug kit is catalog number TA1FD350A, which accepts 6 AWG to 350 kcmil copper or 4 AWG to 350 kcmil aluminum wire. For a copper-body lug, use catalog number TC1FD350.
What is the magnetic trip adjustment range for this 175A breaker?
The instantaneous magnetic trip setting on the HHFD63B175 is adjustable from 900A to 2000A.
Which Siemens panelboards are compatible with the HHFD63B175?
This FD-frame breaker is designed for use in Siemens Sentron panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers that accept unit-mount or bolt-on breakers.
How does the HHFD63B175 mount into a panel?
It features a unit-mount, bolt-on connection. It secures directly to the panel bus or mounting bracket using bolts, providing a rigid and reliable connection for high-fault applications.
What is the difference between the HHFD63B175 and the HFD63B175 or FD63B175?
The prefix indicates the interrupting rating. The HHFD63B175 is the extra-high interrupting capacity version rated 100kAIC at 480V. The HFD63B175 is the high-capacity version rated 65kAIC at 480V, and the standard FD63B175 is rated 35kAIC at 480V. All share the same physical FD frame footprint.
Is the HHFD63B175 HACR rated?
Yes, Siemens FD-frame breakers, including the HHFD63B175, are HACR rated for use with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
Is the thermal-magnetic trip unit on the HHFD63B175 interchangeable?
Yes, the HHFD63B175 features an interchangeable trip unit design. The replacement 175A trip unit is catalog number FD63T175.
What components make up the complete HHFD63B175 breaker assembly?
The complete HHFD63B175 assembly consists of the HHFD63F250 frame, the FD63T175 interchangeable trip unit, and TA1FD350A line and load lugs.
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