Serving as a dependable component for industrial facilities, this 30A molded case circuit breaker utilizes fixed thermal and magnetic trip elements. The F-Frame design accommodates 14-4 AWG wire for commercial environments. It installs into compatible Square D motor control centers and enclosures. While this is a legacy component, facilities upgrading their systems can transition to the modern PowerPact HDL36030 alternative.
Yes. Square D thermal magnetic F-frame circuit breakers without specific Line and Load markings can be safely reverse-fed.
Is the Square D FAL36030 circuit breaker obsolete?
Yes. Schneider Electric officially ended commercialization of the F-frame series in June 2023. The PowerPacT B-frame, specifically catalog number BDL36030, is the manufacturer-recommended replacement. Note that retrofitting a B-frame into an existing F-frame footprint may require different mounting hardware.
What are the wire size and torque specifications for the FAL36030 lugs?
The standard factory lugs accept 14 to 4 AWG copper wire or 12 to 4 AWG aluminum wire. The required tightening torque for stranded conductors is 35 lb-in (4 N-m).
Can this breaker be installed in an I-Line panelboard?
No. The FAL36030 is a unit-mount, feed-thru circuit breaker equipped with lugs on both ends. It does not feature the plug-on jaw connections required to mount directly onto a Square D I-Line bus.
Are the trip settings adjustable on the FAL36030?
No. This breaker is equipped with a fixed thermal magnetic trip unit. Both the long-time and instantaneous (LI) trip functions are factory set and cannot be adjusted in the field.
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