Engineered for industrial applications, the Square D LHL26400 operates as a 2-pole, 400A molded case circuit breaker featuring thermal-magnetic LI protection. This unit mount MCCB installs into compatible Square D L-Frame enclosures, switchboards, and panelboards. As a legacy component, it is commonly replaced by the newer PowerPact LGL26400 model during system upgrades. Rated for 65kAIC at 240VAC and 35kAIC at 480VAC, it provides robust high-interrupting capacity. The breaker is HACR rated.
What is the modern replacement for the legacy LHL26400 circuit breaker?
The LHL26400 is a legacy Square D L-Frame breaker. For modern panel upgrades or new installations, it is typically replaced by the PowerPact L-Frame series, such as the LGL26400, though the LHL26400 remains available for direct replacements.
What is the adjustable magnetic trip range for this 400A breaker?
The LHL26400 features a fixed thermal and adjustable magnetic trip unit (LI). The instantaneous magnetic trip can be adjusted from a low setting of 2000A to a high setting of 4000A.
What are the accepted wire sizes and lug torque specifications for the LHL26400?
This breaker comes standard with AL400LA lugs. These lugs accept either one 1 AWG to 600 kcmil wire or two 1 AWG to 250 kcmil wires (Al/Cu). The required tightening torque is 371 lb-in (42 N.m).
How is the LHL26400 mounted in a panel?
This is a unit-mount (feed-thru) circuit breaker designed to be bolted directly to the chassis or mounting pan in compatible Square D L-Frame enclosures, switchboards, and panelboards. It cannot be used in I-Line panels, which require plug-on I-Line variants.
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