Engineered for heavy-duty commercial and industrial applications, the Square D MA36450 is a 3-pole, 450A molded case circuit breaker. It provides robust overcurrent protection for high-demand electrical distribution systems. Designed for seamless integration, this unit mounts into Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. As a legacy M-Frame breaker, it is frequently replaced by the newer MGA36450 model in modern upgrades.
What panelboards are compatible with the MA36450 circuit breaker?
This breaker is designed exclusively for Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It utilizes a plug-on I-Line connection for the line side and standard bolt-on lugs for the load side.
What is the direct replacement for the discontinued MA36450?
The legacy MA36450 is typically replaced by the newer PowerPact MGA36450. While both are 450A M-Frame breakers for I-Line panels, the MGA upgrade features an advanced electronic trip unit instead of the traditional thermal-magnetic trip found in the MA series.
Are the trip settings on the MA36450 adjustable?
Yes. The thermal-magnetic trip unit features a fixed thermal element for long-time overload protection and an adjustable magnetic element, allowing you to fine-tune the instantaneous short-circuit trip response for your specific application.
What wire sizes and materials are supported by the MA36450 lugs?
The standard load-side lugs accommodate three 3/0 AWG to 500 kcmil wires per phase. The terminals are dual-rated for both aluminum and copper conductors.
Can the MA36450 be used in direct current (DC) systems?
Yes, this breaker is rated for DC applications up to 250VDC, providing a 14kA interrupting capacity for commercial and industrial DC power distribution.
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