Belonging to Square D's legacy F-frame lineup, the FAL34045 provides 3-pole, 45A molded case circuit protection. Built for commercial power distribution, it delivers dependable thermal-magnetic (LI) protection against overloads and short circuits. This unit mount breaker installs into compatible Square D enclosures and switchboards. It includes factory-installed lugs and is replaced by the BDL36045 for modern upgrades.
Unit mount indicates that this breaker bolts directly to a backpan or enclosure using mounting screws and is wired with lugs. It is not compatible with I-Line panelboards, which require plug-on jaw connections.
Which enclosures are compatible with the FAL34045?
This F-frame breaker fits standard Square D FA-series enclosures, such as the FA100S for surface mounting, FA100F for flush mounting, and the FA100X or FA100AWK for specialized environments.
Is the Square D FAL34045 still manufactured, or is there a modern replacement?
The FAL series is a legacy F-frame product that has reached its end of commercialization. For modern panel upgrades, Schneider Electric recommends replacing it with a PowerPact B-frame breaker, such as the BDL36045 or BJL36045, depending on your required interrupting capacity.
What lug kit is used for the FAL34045?
The standard mechanical lug kit for a 3-pole, 15 to 100-amp F-frame breaker is the AL100FA. This kit includes three lugs that accept 14 to 1/0 AWG copper or 12 to 1/0 AWG aluminum wire.
Can the FAL34045 be used in DC applications?
Yes, this thermal-magnetic breaker is rated for up to 250VDC with a 10kA interrupting capacity. This makes it suitable for specific direct current control circuits and battery systems.
What does the "LI" trip function code mean on this breaker?
The LI code indicates that the thermal-magnetic trip unit provides Long-Time (L) protection for sustained overloads and Instantaneous (I) protection for short circuits. Both the thermal and magnetic trip settings are fixed on this model.
Can I convert this unit mount FAL34045 to an I-Line breaker?
No. Square D unit mount breakers cannot be field-modified to fit I-Line panelboards. There are no conversion kits available to add I-Line jaws to a unit mount breaker.
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