Built for industrial power distribution, the Square D LAL36400-8041 is a 3-pole, 400A molded case circuit breaker. It mounts into standard panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers using a lug-to-lug unit mount design. When upgrading facilities, this legacy L-Frame breaker is replaced by the newer LJL36400 model. Rated to handle 30 kAIC at 480VAC, this specific configuration features factory-installed control wire taps to facilitate remote monitoring and control circuits.
What does the -8041 suffix mean on the LAL36400-8041 catalog number?
The -8041 suffix indicates that the breaker includes factory-installed control wire tapped lugs on both the line and load ends. This allows you to easily tap control power directly from the breaker terminals without modifying the standard lugs.
What wire sizes and materials are compatible with the lugs on this 400A breaker?
The factory-installed lugs accept either a single 1 AWG to 600 kcmil conductor or dual 1 AWG to 250 kcmil conductors per phase. They are rated for both aluminum and copper wiring.
How does the trip unit adjustability work on the LAL36400-8041?
This breaker uses a thermal-magnetic trip unit with a fixed thermal element for long-time overload protection and an adjustable magnetic element. The adjustable magnetic trip allows you to fine-tune the instantaneous short-circuit response to match your specific load requirements.
Can the LAL36400-8041 be used in DC electrical systems?
Yes, in addition to its AC ratings, this breaker is rated for DC applications up to 250V DC. It provides a 10kA interrupting rating at both 125V DC and 250V DC.
What type of mounting does the LAL36400-8041 require?
This is a unit-mount, feed-thru circuit breaker. It is designed to be individually mounted using hardware in Square D switchboards, panelboards, and motor control centers, rather than plugging onto a bus like an I-Line breaker.
What is the difference between the LAL36400 and the LHL36400 or LCL36400?
The LAL36400 is the standard interrupting version, rated at 30kA at 480V AC. The LHL36400 is the high interrupting version rated at 65kA at 480V AC, and the LCL36400 is the extra-high interrupting version rated at 100kA at 480V AC. All three share the same physical dimensions and mounting footprint.
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