Built for demanding commercial and industrial environments, the FHL36040 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker from Square D's proven F-Frame family. It features a unit-mount design with line and load side lugs, allowing for straightforward integration into switchboards and control panels. Delivering 40A of continuous current, it utilizes reliable thermal-magnetic trip technology for long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection. This legacy unit is officially replaced by the HGL36040.
What enclosures and panels are compatible with the FHL36040?
This unit mount circuit breaker is designed for installation in standard Square D enclosures, switchboards, and industrial control panels.
What wire sizes and materials are accepted by the lugs on this breaker?
The feed-thru lugs on this breaker accept wire gauges from 14 AWG up to 1/0 AWG. The terminals are rated for use with both copper (Cu) and aluminum (Al) conductors.
What does the LI trip function code mean on this breaker?
The LI designation indicates that the thermal magnetic trip unit provides Long-Time (L) and Instantaneous (I) protection. The Long-Time function protects against sustained overloads, while the Instantaneous function provides immediate tripping during short circuits.
Is the Square D FHL36040 still in active production?
The FHL36040 is part of the legacy F-Frame series, which has been superseded by the modern Square D PowerPact B-Frame and H-Frame molded case circuit breakers. PowerPact B-Frame breakers are the direct designated replacements for legacy F-Frame applications.
How is the FHL36040 mounted?
This is a unit mount circuit breaker, meaning it is designed to be individually mounted using fasteners and wired via feed-thru lugs. It is not compatible with I-Line plug-on busway systems.
Can this breaker be used in DC voltage applications?
Yes, in addition to its standard AC ratings, this breaker is rated for use in DC circuits up to 250VDC with an interrupting capacity of 10kA.
Are the trip settings on the FHL36040 adjustable?
No, this breaker features a fixed thermal magnetic trip unit. The long-time and instantaneous trip thresholds are factory set and cannot be adjusted in the field.
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