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.
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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