Eaton Series C complete molded case circuit breaker, F-frame, FD, Complete breaker, Fixed thermal, Fixed magnetic trip type, Three-pole, 40 A, 600 Vac, 250 Vdc, Load side, 50/60 Hz
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 40A
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Circuit Breaker Frame Type:
- Complete breaker
- Circuit Breaker Type:
- FD
- Frame:
- F
- Frequency Rating:
- 50/60 Hz
- Interrupt Rating:
- 65 kAIC at 240 Vac
- Number Of Poles:
- Three-pole
- Product Height:
- 6 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 3.38 in
- Product Weight:
- 4.5 lb
- Product Width:
- 4.13 in
- Series:
- Series C
- Terminals:
- Load side
- Trip Type:
- Fixed thermal, fixed magnetic
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 Vac, 250 Vdc
- Department:
- Electrical
B-LINE FD3040 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the FD3040 a complete breaker or just a trip unit I add to an existing frame?
It ships as a complete breaker, not a trip unit or replacement guts. The FD is an F-frame device in Eaton's Series C molded case line, so you are getting the full assembly ready to mount and land conductors on.
2) Can the trip setting on this Eaton FD 40 amp breaker be adjusted in the field?
No. The FD3040 uses a fixed thermal, fixed magnetic trip. There is no adjustable magnetic dial and no interchangeable trip unit, so the 40 amp rating is what you get. If the design calls for an adjustable instantaneous setting, you need a different trip type, not this one.
3) What size opening or space do I need in the panel for an Eaton F-frame FD three-pole breaker?
The breaker measures 6 in high, 4.13 in wide and 3.38 in deep, and weighs 4.5 lb. Use those numbers to confirm gutter space and cover cutout before you commit, particularly on a retrofit into an older enclosure.
4) Does the FD3040 come with lugs on both line and load ends?
Terminals are specified load side on this FD3040. Line side connection method should be confirmed against your panel arrangement, since a plug-in or bus-connected installation does not use line lugs at all.
5) What part number do I order for a 40 amp three-pole Eaton Series C F-frame breaker?
Order Eaton part number FD3040. The number reads directly: FD frame designation, 3 poles, 40 amps. It is a single configuration, so there are no suffixes to pick.
6) Is 65 kAIC enough for feeding a service in a large multi-family or healthcare building?
The FD3040 is rated 65 kAIC at 240 Vac, which covers most distribution panel locations downstream of the service. Whether it is enough is decided by the available fault current at that point in your system, taken from the short circuit study, not by the breaker alone. Close to a large transformer the available current can exceed this, and there a higher interrupting frame or a series-rated combination is what the design will call for.
7) Can I use this breaker on a 250 volt DC circuit?
Yes, within its rating. The FD3040 carries a 250 Vdc rating alongside 600 Vac, so DC applications up to 250 volts are covered at the same 40 amp, three-pole configuration. DC installations normally require poles in series per the manufacturer's DC connection arrangement, so follow the wiring diagram supplied with the breaker.
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