Serving as a robust upgrade for aging infrastructure, this 125A PowerPacT H-Frame breaker replaces discontinued KAL36125 K-Frame models. The three-pole unit mount design integrates smoothly into modern industrial control panels and commercial enclosures. Utilizing fixed thermal and magnetic trip elements, it delivers consistent LI protection with an 18kAIC rating at 480VAC. Current-limiting capabilities and a trip-free mechanism ensure maximum safety during severe fault conditions.
CSA C22.2 No. 5, HACR, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, NOM-003-SCFI-2000, UL 489
Approval
CE, CSA, IEC, NOM, UL
Temp Rating
-25C to 70C
Construction Features
HACR Rated, Current Limiting, Visual Trip Indicator, Reverse Feed
Product FAQs
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What is the difference between the Square D HDL36125, HGL36125, and HJL36125?
The third letter in the catalog number designates the interrupting rating at 480VAC. The HDL36125 is rated for 18 kA, the HGL36125 for 35 kA, and the HJL36125 for 65 kA at 480VAC. All three share the same physical dimensions, but you must select the rating that meets your system's available fault current.
What does Unit Mount mean for the PowerPacT HDL36125?
Unit mount indicates this breaker is designed to be bolted or surface-mounted directly to a backpan in a switchboard, industrial control panel, or enclosure. It uses feed-through lugs on both the line and load sides, meaning it cannot plug into an I-Line panelboard.
What wire sizes and torque values are required for the standard AL150HD lugs?
The factory-installed AL150HD lugs accept 14 AWG to 3/0 AWG aluminum or copper wire. The tightening torque is 44.3 lb-in for 14 AWG to 10 AWG wire, and 124 lb-in for 8 AWG to 3/0 AWG wire.
Can I field-install auxiliary switches or a shunt trip in the HDL36125?
Yes. The PowerPacT H-Frame supports field-installable internal accessories. It includes compartments behind the front cover for an auxiliary switch (OF), alarm switch (SD), overcurrent trip switch (SDE), and a voltage release such as a shunt trip (MX) or undervoltage release (MN).
Is the HDL36125 rated for direct current (DC) applications?
Yes, this thermal-magnetic H-Frame breaker is UL listed for up to 250VDC with an interrupting capacity of 20 kA. When used in DC systems, it relies on its fixed magnetic trip element.
Can I adjust the long-time or instantaneous trip settings on the HDL36125?
No, the HDL36125 uses a standard thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed thermal and fixed magnetic settings. It does not feature the adjustable dials found on breakers equipped with MicroLogic electronic trip units.
Can the HDL36125 be used in Square D NQ or NF panelboards?
Yes, unit-mount PowerPacT H-Frame circuit breakers can be utilized as a main or sub-feed breaker in NQ and NF panelboards when installed with the appropriate mounting kit.
Is the HDL36125 a standard or 100 percent rated circuit breaker?
It is a standard 80 percent rated circuit breaker. Continuous loads should not exceed 80 percent of its 125A rating, meaning it supports a 100A maximum continuous load per standard NEC guidelines.
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