A drop-in replacement for aging infrastructure, the Eaton LA3600 is a 3-pole, 600A legacy L-Frame molded case circuit breaker. It offers reliable thermal-magnetic protection through an interchangeable trip unit. This bolt-on component fits older Eaton, Cutler-Hammer, and Westinghouse switchboards and motor control centers. It provides a seamless solution for legacy systems and can be substituted by the LD3600. It features a 30 kAIC rating at 480VAC and adjustable magnetic trip settings.
What enclosures and switchboards accept the LA3600?
This legacy L-Frame breaker is designed for bolt-on installation in older Eaton, Cutler-Hammer, and Westinghouse panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers.
Are the Westinghouse and Cutler-Hammer versions of the LA3600 interchangeable?
Yes. Following Eaton's acquisition of the Westinghouse distribution equipment division, breakers branded as Eaton, Cutler-Hammer, or Westinghouse sharing the LA3600 catalog number are the exact same L-Frame component and physically interchangeable.
What is the modern replacement for the obsolete LA3600 breaker?
The Eaton Series C LD3600 serves as the modern direct substitute. It offers a seamless drop-in replacement for aging systems that originally specified the legacy LA3600.
How does the adjustable magnetic trip function operate on this unit?
While the thermal element provides fixed long-time overload protection, the adjustable magnetic dial allows you to tune the instantaneous short-circuit trip threshold. This adjustability ensures proper selective coordination with downstream loads and breakers.
Is the LA3600 rated for DC voltage systems?
Yes, in addition to AC ratings up to 600VAC, this thermal magnetic breaker is rated for 250VDC applications with a maximum interrupting capacity of 10kA.
Does the LA3600 accommodate parallel conductors for the 600A load?
Yes. The included mechanical lugs accept two 250-500 kcmil aluminum or copper conductors per phase, making it suitable for the dual-wire pulls required for a typical 600A service.
Is this breaker suitable for standard load center mounting?
No. The LA3600 is a large L-Frame bolt-on breaker. It requires the heavy-duty busbar mounting connections found in industrial switchboards, panelboards, or motor control centers, rather than standard residential plug-on or DIN rail load centers.
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