Built for robust industrial applications, the Square D FAL36080 is an 80A, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker. It utilizes thermal-magnetic trip technology to safeguard circuits against overloads and short circuits. Designed for unit mounting, it fits seamlessly into Square D switchboards, enclosures, and motor control centers. When upgrading, this legacy breaker is replaced by the PowerPact HDL36080. It delivers an 18 kAIC rating at 480VAC and includes a convenient Visi-Trip indicator.
CSA C22.2 No. 5, HACR Rated, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489
Approval
CSA, IEC, UL
Temp Rating
40C
Construction Features
HACR Rated, Visual Trip Indicator
Product FAQs
6 answers
What equipment is compatible with the FAL36080 circuit breaker?
This unit-mount F-frame breaker is designed for use in legacy Square D enclosures, switchboards, and motor control centers. It is not compatible with I-Line panelboards, which require a plug-on mounting style.
What is the difference between the FAL36080 and the FA36080?
The FAL36080 is a unit-mount breaker equipped with mechanical lugs on both the line and load sides for feed-thru wiring. The FA36080 features an I-Line plug-on connection on the line side and is designed exclusively for Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards.
What is the direct replacement for the discontinued FAL36080?
The legacy FAL series has been phased out by Schneider Electric. The modern equivalent for a unit-mount, 80-amp, 3-pole breaker is the PowerPact H-frame, specifically catalog number HDL36080.
Is the FAL36080 suitable for DC applications?
Yes, this thermal-magnetic breaker is rated for DC systems up to 250VDC with a 10kAIC interrupting capacity, making it versatile for both AC and DC industrial power distribution.
What type of wire can be used with the FAL36080 lugs?
The factory-installed mechanical lugs are dual-rated for both copper and aluminum conductors. They accept copper wire from 14 AWG to 1/0 AWG and aluminum wire from 12 AWG to 1/0 AWG.
Can the trip curve on the FAL36080 be adjusted in the field?
No, this breaker features a fixed thermal-magnetic trip unit. The long-time (thermal) and instantaneous (magnetic) trip functions are factory-set and do not offer field adjustability.
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