Engineered for commercial and industrial applications, the Square D BDA140301 is a 1-pole, 30A thermal-magnetic circuit breaker from the PowerPacT B-Frame family. It installs into Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards, providing a seamless upgrade path for discontinued FA14030 breakers. Rated for 18 kAIC at 480Y/277VAC, this unit features a Phase A connection, Visi-Trip indicator, and HACR certification for reliable long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection.
What panelboards are compatible with the BDA140301 circuit breaker?
This breaker is designed for use in Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It features an I-Line plug-on connection on the line side and a mechanical lug on the load side.
What does the "1" at the end of the BDA140301 catalog number indicate?
The "1" indicates that this 1-pole breaker is configured for an A-phase connection on the panelboard bus.
Can the BDA140301 replace older Square D circuit breakers?
Yes, the PowerPacT B-frame BDA140301 provides a direct upgrade path for discontinued F-frame FA14030 and FA140301 1-pole 30A circuit breakers.
What does the "D" in the BDA140301 part number signify?
The "D" designates the interrupting rating tier within the PowerPacT B-Frame series. For this breaker, it indicates an interrupting capacity of 18 kAIC at 480Y/277VAC and 25 kAIC at 120/240VAC.
How is the BDA140301 installed in an I-Line panel?
The breaker uses a shrouded I-Line plug-on jaw to connect directly to the panelboard bus on the line side. The load side utilizes a mechanical lug that accepts 14 to 2/0 AWG aluminum or copper wire.
Does the BDA140301 feature a push-to-trip button?
Yes, PowerPacT B-frame circuit breakers include an integral push-to-trip button on the cover. This allows you to manually trip the breaker to verify the mechanical operation of the trip mechanism.
Is the BDA140301 HACR rated?
Yes, this breaker is HACR rated, making it suitable for use with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
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