Belonging to the Schneider Electric PowerPacT B-Frame family, the BDA34040Y is a 3-pole, 40A molded case circuit breaker for commercial and industrial distribution. It provides robust thermal-magnetic protection with LI trip functions. This unit mounts into Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It serves as a modern replacement for legacy FA34040 breakers. Rated at 18kAIC at 480Y/277VAC, this MCCB is HACR rated and features dual-break rotating contacts to reduce peak current.
What panelboards accept the BDA34040Y circuit breaker?
This breaker is designed exclusively for Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It features a shrouded I-Line plug-on jaw for the line-side connection.
What is the phase connection for the BDA34040Y?
This 3-pole I-Line breaker features a standard ABC phase connection for mounting onto the panelboard bus.
What legacy Square D breaker does the BDA34040Y replace?
The PowerPacT B-frame BDA34040Y serves as a direct modern replacement for legacy 40-amp, 3-pole FA-frame breakers, such as the FA34040, used in I-Line panelboards.
How is the BDA34040Y wired on the load side?
While the line side uses an I-Line plug-on connection, the load side is equipped with mechanical lugs that accept 14 AWG to 2/0 AWG aluminum or copper conductors.
Are the trip settings on the BDA34040Y adjustable?
No, this breaker uses a fixed thermal-magnetic trip unit. The long-time (thermal overload) and instantaneous (magnetic short circuit) trip thresholds are factory-set and cannot be adjusted in the field.
Is the BDA34040Y fully rated for 40 amps continuous?
No, this is a standard-rated circuit breaker. Per NEC guidelines, it is rated for continuous operation at 80% of its 40-amp nominal rating, which equals 32 amps continuous.
Can the BDA34040Y be used on a 480V Delta system?
No, this breaker has a 480Y/277VAC slash voltage rating. It is only suitable for solidly grounded wye systems where the voltage to ground does not exceed 277V. It cannot be used on ungrounded or corner-grounded 480V Delta systems.
How can I manually test the mechanical operation of the BDA34040Y?
The breaker includes an integral push-to-trip button on the front cover. Pressing this button manually trips the breaker, allowing you to verify that the internal operating mechanism is functioning correctly.
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Reviews
Review summary
Customers rate this product 4.9 out of 5 based on 9 reviews.
Square D BDA36100 - 100A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9/2/26
Good price, fast delivery
My local supplier was backordered one this item for a few months, Superbreakers beat the price and delivered it quickly.
AG
Alan G.
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Square D BDA36020 - 20A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3/10/26
Excellent Value
Excellent Value and fast shipping. SuperBreakers delivered!!
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Mike M.
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Square D BDA36050 - 50A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2/25/26
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Super Breakers had the breakers I needed in stock at a fair price and shipped & delivered in an expedited fashion. They are my go-to guys for hard to find breakers.
Mike @ Frey Electric
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Sergio M.
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Square D BDA36040 - 40A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1/19/26
Installed & working
Ordered this from SuperBreakers when local vendors were quoting me 25%+.
So I got a refurbished version of this breaker.
It is installed and working.
Also, service was great.
Thank you SuperBreakers!
GO
George O.
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Square D BDA36080 - 80A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
8/18/22
Just received it. Packaging was
Just received it. Packaging was good. Product seems to be exactly as described. Installing soon.