Delivering reliable overcurrent defense, the Square D FAL36090 is a 3-pole, 90-amp molded case circuit breaker. It employs fixed thermal and magnetic trip elements to provide standard long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection for industrial applications. This breaker features a unit mount design, making it suitable for Square D enclosures and switchboards. For modern replacements, this legacy F-Frame model is superseded by the PowerPact BDL36090. It offers an 18kAIC rating at 480VAC.
CSA C22.2 No. 5, HACR, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489
Approval
CSA, IEC, UL
Temp Rating
40C
Construction Features
HACR Rated, Visual Trip Indicator
Product FAQs
7 answers
Is the Square D FAL36090 still manufactured, or is there a direct replacement?
The FAL36090 is a legacy F-frame circuit breaker. Its modern drop-in replacement is the PowerPact H-frame series, specifically the HDL36090, which offers the same 90A rating and unit-mount configuration.
What is the I-Line equivalent of the FAL36090?
The FAL36090 is a unit-mount circuit breaker. If you need the plug-on I-Line version for a Square D panelboard, the equivalent legacy part number is FA36090.
What lug kit is standard for the FAL36090?
This breaker typically uses the AL100FA mechanical lug kit, which accepts 14 to 1/0 AWG copper or 12 to 1/0 AWG aluminum wire.
Can the FAL36090 be mounted in an I-Line panelboard?
No. The FAL36090 features a feed-thru unit-mount design with lugs on both the line and load sides. It is not compatible with I-Line plug-on panelboards.
What types of enclosures and panels accept the FAL36090?
This unit-mount breaker is designed for use in standard Square D enclosures, switchboards, and unit-mount panelboards that accommodate legacy F-frame breakers.
What does the LI trip function code mean on this breaker?
The LI designation indicates that the thermal-magnetic trip unit provides Long-Time (thermal) and Instantaneous (magnetic) overcurrent protection.
Are the trip settings adjustable on the FAL36090?
No, this breaker features a fixed thermal and fixed magnetic trip unit. Neither the long-time nor the instantaneous trip points can be adjusted in the field.
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