Schneider Electric QO 20A 2-Pole 120VAC Switch Neutral Miniature Circuit Breaker with Plug-In Mounting
Professional Switch Neutral Circuit Protection for Residential Applications
The Schneider Electric QO series 20A 2-pole switch neutral miniature circuit breaker delivers reliable circuit protection for residential electrical systems. This plug-in mounted unit operates at 120VAC with switch neutral functionality, providing professional-grade protection in a compact 2-space design. Built with pressure plate electrical connections and halogen-free construction, this circuit breaker meets stringent safety and environmental standards for modern electrical installations.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 20A Current Rating: Provides robust circuit protection for medium-load residential applications with reliable overcurrent protection.
- 2-Pole Switch Neutral Design: Offers complete circuit isolation and enhanced safety through simultaneous switching of both hot and neutral conductors.
- 120VAC Operation: Engineered for standard residential voltage systems with proven performance and compatibility.
- Plug-In Mounting: Enables quick installation and easy replacement without hardwired connections for efficient service.
- Pressure Plate Connections: Ensures secure electrical connections with consistent contact pressure for long-term reliability.
- Halogen-Free Construction: Meets environmental standards with mercury-free, halogen-free materials for safer operation.
- 15-Year Average Life Duration: Delivers long-term value with extended service life for reduced maintenance costs.
Technical Specifications
- Ambient Air Temperature For Operation: 40 °C
- Average Life Duration: 15 year(s)
- Carbon Footprint: 19.0073611
- Carbon Footprint Kg Co2 Eq Total Life Cycle: 19.0073611
- China Rohs In Scope: No
- China Rohs Label: 1
- Circuit Breaker Application: not rated
- Circuit Breaker Type: switch neutral
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
- Device Type: LV equipment - Low voltage circuit breaker
- Distribution Carbon Footprint: 0.035699625
- Electrical Connection: pressure plate
- End Of Life Carbon Footprint: 0.050581178
- Energy Efficiency Optimized: FALSE
- Environmental Disclosure: ENVPEP2111016
- Eoli Availability Display: No need of specific recycling operations
- Eu Rohs Directive: Compliant
- Field Service Division: PPIBS
- Function Option: Standard
- Function Option Id: STANDARD
- Green Premium Status For Reporting: Green Premium product
- H And D Domain: Safety
- H And D Enrichment Assignment: no
- H And D Enrichment Class 3: Circuit Breakers
- H And D Enrichment Class 4: MCB UL 2P
- H And D Enrichment Function: SWITCH PANEL
- H And D Subrange: RESI
- Halogen Content Performance: Halogen free product
- Halogen Free Status: Halogen free product
- Halogene Performance: Halogen free product
- Installation Carbon Footprint: 6.91E-05
- Legacy Weee Scope: In
- Line Rated Current: 20 A
- Manufacturing Carbon Footprint: 1.616767699
- Market Segmentation: Residential
- Market Segmentation Id: RESIDENTIAL
- Mercury Free: Yes
- Mounting Mode: plug-in
- Number Of Spaces Required: 2
- Package Weight Lbs: 276.691 g
- Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard: No
- Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
- Poles Description: 2P
- Product Availability: Stock - Normally stocked in distribution facility
- Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions: No
- Product Depth: 2.91 in
- Product Height: 2.99 in
- Product Or Component Type: miniature circuit-breaker
- Product Width: 1.5 in
- Range Of Product: QO
- Reach Compliance Directive: Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
- Reach Full Compliance Status: Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
- Reach Full Compliance Status Id: CONTAINS_SVHC
- Reach Regulation: Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
- Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0%
- Relationshiptype: Compatible relationship
- Return Indicator: Y
- Returnability: Yes
- Rohs Eur Conformity Date: 2534
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status: Compliant
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status Id: COMPLIANT
- Rohs Eur In Scope: Yes
- Rohs Eur Status: Compliant
- Rohs Exemption Information: Yes
- Scope Perimeter: Outside of Europe
- Serviceability: No
- Sustainable Packaging: No
- Take Back: No
- Tier: 1
- Tier Id: 1
- Tightening Torque: 4-4 N.m
- Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint: 19 kg CO2 eq.
- Toxic Heavy Metal Free: Yes
- Traceability: No
- Use Carbon Footprint: 17.30424348
- Wd Status: 2 - SELECTED (Migration)
- With Recycled Cardboard: No
- Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
- Department: Electrical
Installation & Operation
- Mount the unit in a suitable location with appropriate clearance and access for connections and service.
- Connect utility and load conductors following applicable guidelines and the manufacturer's instructions.
- Wire generator or power input according to the provided voltage/phase specifications and compatible capacity.
- Configure any available load management or control features as supported by the provided specifications.
- Test automatic transfer or operational functionality and verify proper performance before placing into service.
- Complete final inspection and follow ongoing maintenance practices appropriate to the product category.
Professional Applications
- Residential Electrical Panels
- Home Circuit Protection
- Electrical Service Upgrades
- New Construction Wiring
- Electrical Maintenance and Replacement
- Code Compliance Installations
Why Choose Schneider Electric Quality?
Schneider Electric QO series circuit breakers deliver proven reliability with 15-year average life duration and comprehensive environmental compliance including EU RoHS and halogen-free construction. The Green Premium product status and mercury-free design ensure professional performance while meeting modern safety and environmental standards for residential electrical protection.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Ambient Air Temperature For Operation:
- 40 °C
- Average Life Duration:
- 15 year(s)
- Carbon Footprint:
- 19.0073611
- Carbon Footprint Kg Co2 Eq Total Life Cycle:
- 19.0073611
- China Rohs In Scope:
- No
- China Rohs Label:
- 1
- Circuit Breaker Application:
- not rated
- Circuit Breaker Type:
- switch neutral
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico
- Device Type:
- LV equipment - Low voltage circuit breaker
- Distribution Carbon Footprint:
- 0.035699625
- Electrical Connection:
- pressure plate
- End Of Life Carbon Footprint:
- 0.050581178
- Energy Efficiency Optimized:
- FALSE
- Environmental Disclosure:
- ENVPEP2111016
- Eoli Availability Display:
- No need of specific recycling operations
- Eu Rohs Directive:
- Compliant
- Field Service Division:
- PPIBS
- Function Option:
- Standard
- Function Option Id:
- STANDARD
- Green Premium Status For Reporting:
- Green Premium product
- H And D Domain:
- Safety
- H And D Enrichment Assignment:
- no
- H And D Enrichment Class 3:
- Circuit Breakers
- H And D Enrichment Class 4:
- MCB UL 2P
- H And D Enrichment Function:
- SWITCH PANEL
- H And D Subrange:
- RESI
- Halogen Content Performance:
- Halogen free product
- Halogen Free Status:
- Halogen free product
- Halogene Performance:
- Halogen free product
- Installation Carbon Footprint:
- 6.91E-05
- Legacy Weee Scope:
- In
- Line Rated Current:
- 20 A
- Manufacturing Carbon Footprint:
- 1.616767699
- Market Segmentation:
- Residential
- Market Segmentation Id:
- RESIDENTIAL
- Mercury Free:
- Yes
- Mounting Mode:
- plug-in
- Number Of Spaces Required:
- 2
- Package Weight Lbs:
- 276.691 g
- Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard:
- No
- Packaging Without Single Use Plastic:
- Yes
- Poles Description:
- 2P
- Product Availability:
- Stock - Normally stocked in distribution facility
- Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions:
- No
- Product Depth:
- 2.91 in
- Product Height:
- 2.99 in
- Product Or Component Type:
- miniature circuit-breaker
- Product Width:
- 1.5 in
- Range Of Product:
- QO
- Reach Compliance Directive:
- Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
- Reach Full Compliance Status:
- Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
- Reach Full Compliance Status Id:
- CONTAINS_SVHC
- Reach Regulation:
- Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
- Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level:
- 0%
- Relationshiptype:
- Compatible relationship
- Return Indicator:
- Y
- Returnability:
- Yes
- Rohs Eur Conformity Date:
- 2534
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status:
- Compliant
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status Id:
- COMPLIANT
- Rohs Eur In Scope:
- Yes
- Rohs Eur Status:
- Compliant
- Rohs Exemption Information:
- Yes
- Scope Perimeter:
- Outside of Europe
- Serviceability:
- No
- Sustainable Packaging:
- No
- Take Back:
- No
- Tier:
- 1
- Tier Id:
- 1
- Tightening Torque:
- 4-4 N.m
- Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint:
- 19 kg CO2 eq.
- Toxic Heavy Metal Free:
- Yes
- Traceability:
- No
- Use Carbon Footprint:
- 17.30424348
- Wd Status:
- 2 - SELECTED (Migration)
- With Recycled Cardboard:
- No
- Without Single Use Plastic:
- Yes
- Department:
- Electrical