Rated for 65 kAIC at 480V, this unit-mount molded case circuit breaker handles demanding industrial power distribution tasks. The thermal-magnetic trip mechanism features fixed thermal and adjustable magnetic settings to fine-tune short-circuit protection. Unlike I-Line variants, this model bolts into switchboards, motor control centers, and custom enclosures using standard lug connections. Facilities looking to upgrade can substitute this legacy component with the MJL36600.
CSA C22.2 No. 5, HACR, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489
Approval
CE, CSA, IEC, NOM, UL
Temp Rating
-25C to 70C
Construction Features
HACR Rated, High Interrupting Capacity, Non-Interchangeable Trip
Product FAQs
5 answers
Can I install the MHL36600 in an I-Line panelboard?
No. The MHL36600 is a unit-mount (feed-thru) circuit breaker designed to be bolted into switchboards, motor control centers, and custom enclosures using standard lugs. It does not have the jaw-style plug-on connections required for I-Line panelboards.
Is the MHL36600 still manufactured, or is there a direct replacement?
The Square D MHL36600 is a legacy M-Frame breaker that has been superseded by the newer PowerPact M-Frame series. Facilities upgrading their equipment typically replace this unit with the PowerPact MJL36600, though minor physical footprint differences may require modifications to the mounting hardware or enclosure space.
What wire range do the standard lugs on the MHL36600 accommodate?
The standard factory lugs accept three 3/0 AWG to 500 kcmil aluminum or copper (Al/Cu) conductors per phase. Because this is a feed-thru breaker, these lug connections are utilized on both the line and load sides.
Is the trip unit on the MHL36600 adjustable?
The MHL36600 features a thermal-magnetic trip unit with a fixed long-time thermal element and an adjustable instantaneous magnetic element. This allows electricians to fine-tune the short-circuit trip threshold based on the specific load without altering the baseline 600A continuous overload rating.
Is the MHL36600 rated for HVAC applications?
Yes, this breaker is HACR rated, making it suitable and safely certified for group motor applications in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. It also carries standard UL 489, CSA, and IEC approvals for molded case circuit breakers.
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