Schneider Electric PowerPact Q-Frame 3-Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker 70-225A Thermal-Magnetic HACR Rated
Professional Overcurrent Protection & Switching for AC Distribution Systems
The Schneider Electric PowerPact Q-Frame molded case circuit breaker delivers reliable 3-pole overcurrent protection and switching for AC distribution systems. This thermal-magnetic circuit breaker provides HACR rated performance with 70-225A capacity, featuring lug mounting support and operating handle control for professional electrical distribution applications.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 70-225A Current Rating: Provides robust overcurrent protection capacity for medium-load distribution circuits and equipment protection.
- 3-Pole Configuration: Delivers comprehensive protection across all three phases for balanced AC system applications.
- Thermal-Magnetic Trip Technology: Combines thermal overload and magnetic short-circuit protection for reliable fault detection and clearing.
- HACR Rated Design: Certified for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration applications with enhanced performance standards.
- UL 489 Listed Certification: Meets rigorous safety and performance standards with CSA, ANCE, and IEC certifications for worldwide applications.
- PowerPact Q-Frame Platform: Part of proven Schneider Electric circuit breaker family with common accessories across the range.
- 18-Month Warranty: Backed by comprehensive warranty coverage ensuring long-term reliability and performance confidence.
Technical Specifications
- Ambient Air Temperature For Operation: 40-70 °C
- Average Life Duration: 15 year(s)
- B2b Bullet Point 1: Available in 2 or 3 pole design
- B2b Bullet Point 2: Overcurrent protection and switching on AC systems
- B2b Bullet Point 3: Common accessories across the range
- B2b Bullet Point 4: Confidence and power reliability
- B2b Bullet Point 5: UL 489 Listed, CSA, ANCE, IEC certified
- B2b Bullet Point 6: UL 489 Listed, CSA, ANCE, IEC certified for world wide applications
- China Rohs In Scope: No
- China Rohs Regulation: Product out of China RoHS scope. Substance declaration for your information.
- Circuit Breaker Application: HACR rated
- Continuous Current Rating: 80%
- Control Type: operating handle
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
- Device Application: distribution
- Device Type: LV equipment - Low voltage circuit breaker
- Environmental Disclosure: ENVPEP2311048_V2
- Eoli Availability Display: No need of specific recycling operations
- Eu Rohs Directive: Compliant with Exemptions
- Field Service Division: PPIBS
- Function Option: Standard
- Function Option Id: STANDARD
- Green Premium Status For Reporting: Green Premium product
- Halogen Content Performance: Halogen free product
- Halogen Free Status: Halogen free product
- Halogene Performance: Halogen free product
- Legacy Weee Scope: In
- Local Data Status: Publishable
- Local Publishable Date: 9/17/25
- Magnetic Hold Current: 1200 A
- Magnetic Tripping Current: 2400-2400 A
- Mercury Free: Yes
- Mounting Support: lug
- Network Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
- Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: No
- Poles Description: 3P
- Product Availability: Stock - Normally stocked in distribution facility
- Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions: No
- Product Depth: 3.93 in
- Product Height: 6.47 in
- Product Or Component Type: circuit breaker
- Product Width: 4.5 in
- Range: PowerPact
- 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: 1909
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status: Compliant with Exemptions
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status Id: COMPLIANT_WITH_EXEMPTIONS
- Rohs Eur In Scope: Yes
- Rohs Eur Status: Compliant with Exemptions
- Rohs Exemption Information: Yes
- Serviceability: No
- Sustainable Packaging: No
- Take Back: No
- Tier: 1
- Tier Id: 1
- Traceability: Yes
- Trip Unit Technology: thermal-magnetic
- Utilisation Category: category A
- Warranty Period: 18 months
- Weee Label: The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and neve
- Weee Product Category: 4
- Wire Stripping Length: 22 mm
- With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
- Without Single Use Plastic: No
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
- Commercial Building Distribution Panels
- Industrial Equipment Protection
- HVAC System Circuit Protection
- Motor Control Centers
- Electrical Distribution Switchboards
- Manufacturing Facility Power Distribution
- Institutional Building Electrical Systems
Why Choose Schneider Electric Quality?
Schneider Electric PowerPact circuit breakers deliver proven reliability with UL 489 Listed certification and comprehensive international approvals. The 18-month warranty period and 15-year average life duration demonstrate the manufacturer's confidence in long-term performance and durability for critical electrical distribution applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Ambient Air Temperature For Operation:
- 40-70 °C
- Average Life Duration:
- 15 year(s)
- B2b Bullet Point 1:
- Available in 2 or 3 pole design
- B2b Bullet Point 2:
- Overcurrent protection and switching on AC systems
- B2b Bullet Point 3:
- Common accessories across the range
- B2b Bullet Point 4:
- Confidence and power reliability
- B2b Bullet Point 5:
- UL 489 Listed, CSA, ANCE, IEC certified
- B2b Bullet Point 6:
- UL 489 Listed, CSA, ANCE, IEC certified for world wide applications
- China Rohs In Scope:
- No
- China Rohs Regulation:
- Product out of China RoHS scope. Substance declaration for your information.
- Circuit Breaker Application:
- HACR rated
- Continuous Current Rating:
- 80%
- Control Type:
- operating handle
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico
- Device Application:
- distribution
- Device Type:
- LV equipment - Low voltage circuit breaker
- Environmental Disclosure:
- ENVPEP2311048_V2
- Eoli Availability Display:
- No need of specific recycling operations
- Eu Rohs Directive:
- Compliant with Exemptions
- Field Service Division:
- PPIBS
- Function Option:
- Standard
- Function Option Id:
- STANDARD
- Green Premium Status For Reporting:
- Green Premium product
- Halogen Content Performance:
- Halogen free product
- Halogen Free Status:
- Halogen free product
- Halogene Performance:
- Halogen free product
- Legacy Weee Scope:
- In
- Local Data Status:
- Publishable
- Local Publishable Date:
- 9/17/25
- Magnetic Hold Current:
- 1200 A
- Magnetic Tripping Current:
- 2400-2400 A
- Mercury Free:
- Yes
- Mounting Support:
- lug
- Network Frequency:
- 50/60 Hz
- Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard:
- Yes
- Packaging Without Single Use Plastic:
- No
- Poles Description:
- 3P
- Product Availability:
- Stock - Normally stocked in distribution facility
- Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions:
- No
- Product Depth:
- 3.93 in
- Product Height:
- 6.47 in
- Product Or Component Type:
- circuit breaker
- Product Width:
- 4.5 in
- Range:
- PowerPact
- 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:
- 1909
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status:
- Compliant with Exemptions
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status Id:
- COMPLIANT_WITH_EXEMPTIONS
- Rohs Eur In Scope:
- Yes
- Rohs Eur Status:
- Compliant with Exemptions
- Rohs Exemption Information:
- Yes
- Serviceability:
- No
- Sustainable Packaging:
- No
- Take Back:
- No
- Tier:
- 1
- Tier Id:
- 1
- Traceability:
- Yes
- Trip Unit Technology:
- thermal-magnetic
- Utilisation Category:
- category A
- Warranty Period:
- 18 months
- Weee Label:
- The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and neve
- Weee Product Category:
- 4
- Wire Stripping Length:
- 22 mm
- With Recycled Cardboard:
- Yes
- Without Single Use Plastic:
- No