Square D QO 40A 2-Pole Bolt-On Circuit Breaker with Class B Ground Fault Protection
The Square D QO 40A 2-Pole Bolt-On Circuit Breaker with Class B Ground Fault Protection is a thermal magnetic circuit breaker built on the trusted QO/QOB platform for overcurrent protection and switching on AC and DC systems. Rated 120/240VAC with a 10kA interrupt rating, this bolt-on breaker delivers 30mA Class B ground fault protection for added personnel safety, and features an over-center, trip-free toggle mechanism with quick-make, quick-break action and positive trip indication. UL Listed and CSA certified, it is engineered for reliable, code-compliant performance in panelboard applications.
Key Features
- Amperage & Poles: 40A, 2-pole configuration for balanced circuit and load protection.
- Voltage Rating: 120/240VAC operation for standard panelboard circuits.
- Mounting Type: Bolt-on mounting for a secure, vibration-resistant connection in the panelboard.
- Ground Fault Protection: Class B 30mA ground fault protection for enhanced circuit and personnel safety.
- Interrupt Rating: 10kA short-circuit current rating for dependable fault interruption.
- Trip Mechanism: Over-center, trip-free toggle with quick-make, quick-break action and positive trip operation.
- Wire Range: Accepts AWG 12…AWG 4 aluminum or AWG 14…AWG 6 copper conductors.
- Tightening Torque: 4.6 N.m (AWG 12…AWG 4) and 5 N.m per manufacturer specification.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- CSA Certified
- TAA Compliant
- RoHS EU Compliant with Exemptions
Technical Specifications
- Warranty: 18 months
- Warranty Period: 18 months
- Sustainable Packaging: No
- Mercury Free: Yes
- Number Of Spaces Required: 2
- Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
- Tier Id: 1
- ROHS Eur In Scope: Yes
- Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0 %
- H And D Enrichment Function: EPD
- Poles Description: 2P
- H And D Enrichment Assignment: yes
- Serviceability: No
- With Recycled Cardboard: No
- WEEE Product Category: 5
- Range Of Product: QO
- Compliance: TAA
- China ROHS In Scope: No
- Return Indicator: Y
- Take Back: No
- Tier: 1
- Returnability: Yes
- Field Service Division: PPIBS
- Market Segmentation: Commercial
- H And D Subrange: COM
- WD Status: 1 - GSC certified
- Green Premium Status For Reporting: Green Premium product
- Country of Origin: Mexico
- Legacy WEEE Scope: In
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial Panelboards
- Load Center Circuit Protection
- Ground Fault Protected Branch Circuits
- Renovation and New Construction Electrical Panels
- OEM Panel Assembly and Equipment Manufacturing
Why Square D?
Square D QO circuit breakers are built with an over-center, trip-free toggle mechanism and quick-make, quick-break action for dependable, code-compliant circuit protection. Backed by an 18-month warranty and UL Listed, CSA certified construction, this bolt-on QO breaker with integrated Class B ground fault protection is engineered for the reliability electrical professionals expect from Square D.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Circuit Breaker
- Series:
- QO
- Amperage Rating:
- 40A
- Voltage Rating:
- 120/240 VAC
- Connection Type:
- Bolt-On
- Configuration:
- 2-Pole
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Country of Origin:
- Mexico
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices