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Square D NQ Series Branch Deadfront Kit, 225A, 3-Phase, 54 Circuits

Square D NQ Series Branch Deadfront Kit, 225A, 3-Phase, 54 Circuits

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Square D NQ Series Branch Deadfront Kit, 225A, 3-Phase, 54 Circuits

The Square D NQ Series Branch Deadfront Kit is a panelboard accessory engineered for NQ panelboards, providing a 225A, 3 phase branch deadfront cover configured for 54 circuits. This deadfront kit helps prevent accidental contact with energized components inside the panelboard while supporting the modular, field-installable design of the NQ platform. Backed by an 18-month warranty, it is intended for commercial installations where design flexibility and easy on-site modification are priorities.

Key Features

  • Branch Deadfront Kit: Designed specifically for NQ panelboards rated 225A, 3 phase, supporting 54 circuit spaces.
  • Number of Spaces: Accommodates 54 circuit positions within the panelboard interior.
  • Modular Construction: Field-installable accessory compatible with NQ panelboard's modular design for accepting conversion kits.
  • Design Flexibility: Factory-assembled options allow design flexibility and maximize job productivity.
  • Field-Modifiable: Ready-to-assemble kits and accessories support on-site design changes.
  • Extendable Use: Easy to modify or extend the use of the panelboard as electrical needs change.
  • Wide Accessory Selection: Part of the NQ and NF accessory and replacement parts lineup for panelboard servicing.

Certifications & Compliance

  • RoHS EUR Compliant
  • Mercury Free
  • Toxic Heavy Metal Free

Technical Specifications

  • Toxic Heavy Metal Free: Yes
  • Warranty: 18 months
  • Warranty Period: 18 months
  • Number Of Spaces: 54
  • Sustainable Packaging: No
  • Mercury Free: Yes
  • Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: No
  • ROHS Eur In Scope: Yes
  • Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0 %
  • With Recycled Cardboard: No
  • Country of Origin: Mexico

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Panelboard Servicing and Retrofits
  • NQ Panelboard Branch Circuit Coverage
  • Panelboard and Load Center Wiring Modifications
  • Renovation and New Construction Electrical Projects
  • Field Conversion of Existing Panelboard Installations

Why Square D?

Square D backs the NQ panelboard accessory line with a Toxic Heavy Metal Free, Mercury Free, RoHS-compliant design and an 18-month warranty, reflecting a commitment to safe, code-compliant components for professional electrical work. The modular NQ platform's compatibility with factory-assembled kits and field-installable accessories gives contractors and facility teams a reliable path to maintain and adapt commercial panelboards over time.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Panelboard Accessory
Amperage Rating:
225A
Series:
NQ
Country of Origin:
Mexico
Standards:
RoHS EUR
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Power Distribution
Product Subgroup:
Panelboards & Load Centers

Square D NQRPL454L2 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Square D NQRPL454L2 deadfront fit my NQ panelboard?
The NQRPL454L2 branch deadfront kit is built for Square D NQ panelboards rated 225A, 3 phase, with 54 circuit spaces in the interior. Match all three: series, amp rating, and space count. An NQ interior with a different number of circuit positions, or a different main rating, takes a different deadfront part number, because the branch openings are cut to that specific interior layout.
2) What exactly is a branch deadfront kit, and is it the panel cover or the door?
It's the interior barrier, not the exterior trim or the hinged door. The deadfront sits over the panelboard interior so only the breaker handles are exposed, keeping hands and tools off energized bus and terminations when the door is open. On the NQRPL454L2 it's cut for 54 branch positions on a 225A, 3 phase NQ interior. If you need the box front or door, that's a separate trim part.
3) My existing NQ panel deadfront is damaged, can I just replace the cover instead of the whole panelboard?
Yes, that's exactly what this part is for. Square D sells NQ deadfronts as individual replacement parts within the NQ and NF accessory lineup, so a bent, burned, or missing branch deadfront on a 225A, 3 phase, 54 circuit NQ panel can be swapped without touching the interior, bus, or enclosure. Common fix during commercial panel servicing and renovations.
4) Does this Square D deadfront work on an NF panelboard or a Square D load center?
No. The NQRPL454L2 is specified for NQ panelboards. NF is a separate 480Y/277V panelboard platform with its own deadfronts, and residential-style load centers (QO, Homeline) use entirely different covers. Ordering across those families will leave you with openings that don't line up with the breaker rows.
5) Is an ABB circuit numbering strip an alternative to the Square D NQRPL454L2 deadfront kit?
No, they do different jobs. The NQRPL454L2 is a branch deadfront kit for NQ panelboards rated 225A, 3 phase, with 54 circuit spaces, and its purpose is the barrier cover that keeps hands away from energized parts inside the panelboard interior. The ABB 569B806G is a circuit numbering strip for A Series PNBD panelboards, which is the label strip identifying breaker positions. A numbering strip does not cover anything, so if the opening needs the dead front replaced, the numbering strip will not serve; if all that is missing is circuit identification, the deadfront kit is more part than the job needs.
6) I need to add neutral capacity to a lighting panel, not a cover. What should I be looking at instead of the NQ deadfront kit?
For neutral capacity, the deadfront kit is the wrong accessory. The Square D NQRPL454L2 is a branch deadfront cover for NQ panelboards at 225A with 54 circuit spaces and adds no bus or neutral capability. The ABB NKA8474 is a 200 percent neutral kit for Pro-Stock merchandise lighting panelboards, which is the accessory type that addresses oversized neutral requirements on nonlinear lighting loads. Note that the NKA8474 is built for ABB Pro-Stock lighting panelboards, so it is a solution for that enclosure, not a part that goes into an NQ interior.
7) Can an electrician install this deadfront in the field, or does it have to be factory-fitted?
It's a field-installable accessory. Square D ships the NQ accessory line as ready-to-assemble kits so an electrician can add or swap the deadfront on site during a retrofit or a circuit-count change, rather than pulling the panel back to a factory build. Work it de-energized and confirm the interior is the 225A, 54-space NQ configuration before you mount it.
8) What's the difference between a deadfront and a circuit numbering strip or neutral kit when I'm ordering panel accessories?
They solve different problems. The NQRPL454L2 deadfront is the safety barrier over the interior. A circuit directory or numbering strip, like the ABB 569B806G for PNBD panelboards, just identifies circuits on the panel face. A 200 percent neutral kit, like the ABB NKA8474 for Pro-Stock lighting panelboards, upsizes the neutral bus for harmonic loads. If you're chasing a neutral capacity or labeling issue, a deadfront won't fix it.
9) I'm adding circuits to an existing NQ panel during a tenant fit-out. Do I need a new deadfront?
Usually yes, if the circuit count or breaker arrangement changes. The deadfront openings are cut to a specific interior layout, so a conversion that changes the number of used spaces generally needs the matching deadfront. The NQ platform is built for this, it accepts conversion kits and field modification so the panel can be extended as loads change. The NQRPL454L2 is the one to pair with a 225A, 3 phase, 54 space interior.
10) How many breaker positions does the NQRPL454L2 cover?
54 circuit positions, on a 3 phase 225A NQ interior. If you count 42, 60, or 72 spaces in your panel, this isn't the right deadfront. Count the actual branch positions on the interior, not the number of breakers currently installed, since unused spaces still need to be covered.
11) We standardize on Square D NQ gear. Do ABB panelboard accessories cross over?
Panelboard accessories are tied to the interior they were designed for. The NQRPL454L2 is part of the Square D NQ accessory and replacement parts lineup, built around the NQ modular interior so it can be field installed and modified as circuit needs change. The ABB parts are matched to their own platforms: the 569B806G numbering strip to A Series PNBD panelboards and the NKA8474 neutral kit to Pro-Stock merchandise lighting panelboards. For an NQ panelboard at 225A, 3 phase with 54 circuits, stay within the NQ accessory family rather than crossing brands.
12) Is this Square D deadfront RoHS compliant for a spec that requires it?
Yes. The NQ branch deadfront kit is RoHS EUR in scope and compliant, and Square D lists it as mercury free and free of toxic heavy metals. Country of origin is Mexico. That covers the usual submittal questions on institutional and government jobs with restricted-substance requirements.
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Does the Square D NQRPL454L2 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Square D NQRPL454L2 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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