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Square D JGA36250 Molded Case Circuit Breaker

  • 250A
  • 3 Pole
  • I-Line
Square D JGA36250
Molded Case Circuit Breaker
Brand Square D
SKU JGA36250
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JGA36250

Square D JGA36250 - 250A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker

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Built for commercial and industrial power distribution, the Square D JGA36250 is a 3-pole, 250A molded case circuit breaker from the PowerPacT J-Frame family. It provides thermal-magnetic protection with long-time and instantaneous (LI) trip functions. This unit installs into Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It serves as a modern replacement for legacy KA36250 breakers.

Specifications

Key specifications
Brand Square D
Part Number JGA36250
Series JGA
Amperage 250A
Poles 3
Mounting Style I-Line
Voltage 240VAC, 480VAC, 600VAC, 250VDC, 500VDC
Phase 3
AIC Rating 65kA @ 240VAC, 35kA @ 480VAC, 18kA @ 600VAC, 20kA @ 250VDC, 20kA @ 500VDC
Fit and installation
Frame Type JGA
Terminal Type Lugs
For Use With Square D I-Line Panelboards, I-Line Switchboards
Wire Gauge 3/0 AWG - 350 kcmil (Al/Cu)
Max Wire 350 kcmil
Min Wire 3/0 AWG
Protection and operation
Trip Technology Thermal Magnetic
Trip Function Code LI
Trip Function Long-Time, Instantaneous
Trip Adjustability Fixed Thermal, Adjustable Magnetic
Standards and features
Available Options Auxiliary Switch, Alarm Switch, Shunt Trip, Undervoltage Release, Padlock Attachment, Motor Operator
Accessories Lugs
Standards CSA C22.2 No. 5, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489
Approval CCC, CE, CSA, IEC, NOM, UKCA, UL
Temp Rating -25C to 70C
Construction Features Current Limiting, HACR Rated, Visual Trip Indicator, Mercury Free, PVC Free, RoHS Compliant

Product FAQs

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What panels are compatible with the JGA36250 circuit breaker?

This breaker is designed exclusively for use in Square D I-Line panelboards and I-Line switchboards. It will not fit in standard QO, NQ, or non-I-Line commercial panels.

Can the JGA36250 replace older 250A Square D breakers?

Yes, this PowerPacT J-Frame breaker serves as a modern, direct replacement for legacy Square D KA-Frame I-Line breakers, including the KA36250 and KH36250.

How are wires terminated on the JGA36250?

As an I-Line breaker, it features plug-on jaws on the line side that connect directly to the panelboard bus. The load side includes mechanical lugs that accept 3/0 AWG to 350 kcmil aluminum or copper wire.

What does the G in the JGA36250 catalog number signify?

The G indicates the breaker's interrupting capacity tier within the PowerPacT J-Frame family. It designates a rating of 35kAIC at 480VAC and 65kAIC at 240VAC.

Is the trip unit on this breaker adjustable?

Yes, it features a thermal-magnetic trip unit with a fixed thermal element (set at 250A) for overload protection and an adjustable magnetic element for short-circuit protection.

What is the adjustable magnetic trip range for the JGA36250?

The magnetic instantaneous trip can be adjusted between a low setting of 1250A and a high setting of 2500A.

Is the JGA36250 rated for continuous operation at 100 percent?

No, this model carries a standard 80 percent continuous current rating. Square D designates 100 percent rated PowerPacT breakers with a different suffix.

What phase connection does this I-Line breaker use?

The JGA36250 comes with a standard ABC phase connection for 3-pole I-Line panelboards.

What safety certifications does the JGA36250 carry?

This breaker is UL 489 Listed and carries CSA, NOM, IEC, CE, and UKCA marks for global safety and performance compliance.

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/5/21
    250A breaker

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