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Schneider QO-VH Series 2-Pole Circuit Breakers (10A–200A, Plug-On Mount)

Schneider Electric QO-VH Series 2-Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker 10A-200A HACR Rated Plug-On Mount

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Schneider Electric QO-VH Series 2-Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker 10A-200A HACR Rated Plug-On Mount

Professional Circuit Protection for Residential Applications

The Schneider Electric QO-VH Series 2-pole miniature circuit breaker delivers reliable electrical protection for residential installations. This HACR rated circuit breaker features plug-on mounting for easy installation and operates effectively in ambient temperatures up to 40°C. With a compact 1.5 in width and 2.91 in depth design requiring 2 spaces, this standard function circuit breaker provides dependable performance with a 15-year average life duration.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • HACR Rating: Specifically designed for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration applications, ensuring reliable protection for motor loads and HVAC systems.
  • 2-Pole Configuration: Provides simultaneous protection for both conductors in 240V circuits, ideal for residential appliances and equipment requiring two-pole protection.
  • Plug-On Mount Design: Enables quick and secure installation without additional hardware, reducing installation time and ensuring proper electrical connection.
  • Compact Dimensions: 1.5 in width and 2.91 in depth design maximizes panel space utilization while requiring only 2 spaces for installation.
  • 40°C Operating Temperature: Maintains reliable performance in elevated ambient temperatures commonly found in electrical panels and equipment rooms.
  • 15-Year Life Duration: Engineered for long-term reliability with an average service life of 15 years, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
  • Halogen-Free Construction: Environmentally conscious design with halogen-free materials and mercury-free components for safer operation and disposal.

Technical Specifications

  • Ambient Air Temperature For Operation: 40 °C
  • Average Life Duration: 15 year(s)
  • China Rohs In Scope: No
  • China Rohs Label: 1
  • Circuit Breaker Application: HACR rated
  • Circuit Breaker Type: standard
  • Country Of Origin: Mexico
  • Device Type: LV equipment - Low voltage circuit breaker
  • 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: MCB
  • H And D Subrange: RESI
  • Halogen Content Performance: Halogen free product
  • Halogen Free Status: Halogen free product
  • Halogene Performance: Halogen free product
  • Legacy Weee Scope: In
  • Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
  • Market Segmentation: Residential
  • Market Segmentation Id: RESIDENTIAL
  • Mercury Free: Yes
  • Mounting Mode: plug-in
  • Number Of Spaces Required: 2
  • 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 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
  • Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint: 19 kg CO2 eq.
  • Toxic Heavy Metal Free: Yes
  • Traceability: No
  • Use Carbon Footprint: 17.30424348
  • With Recycled Cardboard: No
  • Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
  • Department: Electrical

Professional Applications

  • Residential Electrical Panels
  • HVAC System Protection
  • Appliance Circuit Protection
  • Motor Load Applications
  • Air Conditioning Units
  • Heating Equipment
  • Refrigeration Systems

Why Choose Schneider Electric Quality?

Schneider Electric QO-VH Series circuit breakers combine proven reliability with environmental responsibility. The 15-year average life duration and halogen-free, mercury-free construction demonstrate the commitment to both performance and sustainability. EU RoHS compliant and featuring Green Premium product status, these circuit breakers deliver dependable protection while meeting modern environmental standards.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Ambient Air Temperature For Operation:
40 °C
Average Life Duration:
15 year(s)
China Rohs In Scope:
No
China Rohs Label:
1
Circuit Breaker Application:
HACR rated
Circuit Breaker Type:
standard
Country Of Origin:
Mexico
Device Type:
LV equipment - Low voltage circuit breaker
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
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:
MCB
Halogen Content Performance:
Halogen free product
Legacy Weee Scope:
In
Market Segmentation:
Residential
Mercury Free:
Yes
Mounting Mode:
plug-in
Number Of Spaces Required:
2
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 Or Component Type:
miniature circuit-breaker
Product Width:
1.5 in
Range Of Product:
QO
Reach Full Compliance Status:
Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level:
0%
Relationshiptype:
Compatible relationship
Rohs Eur Conformity Date:
2534
Rohs Exemption Information:
Yes
Serviceability:
No
Sustainable Packaging:
No
Take Back:
No
Tier:
1
Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint:
19 kg CO2 eq.
Toxic Heavy Metal Free:
Yes
Traceability:
No
Use Carbon Footprint:
17.30424348
With Recycled Cardboard:
No
Without Single Use Plastic:
Yes
Department:
Electrical
Product Type:
Miniature Circuit-Breaker
Product Group:
Circuit Breakers

Schneider QO260VH – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Schneider QO-VH 2-pole breaker fit my existing QO load center?
Yes, if the panel is a QO plug-on load center. The QO-VH is part of Schneider Electric's QO range and uses plug-in mounting, so it snaps onto the bus without mounting hardware. Each 2-pole breaker takes 2 spaces in the panel, and the breaker body is 1.5 in wide by 2.91 in deep. It will not work in a Homeline or another manufacturer's panel, since QO breakers are a proprietary plug-on interface.
2) Can I use a QO-VH breaker on an air conditioner or heat pump circuit?
That is what the VH is for. The QO-VH is HACR rated, meaning it is suited to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration loads, and the 2-pole build breaks both ungrounded conductors of a 240V circuit at once, which is what condensing units and electric heat require. Size it to the equipment nameplate maximum overcurrent protection, not to the wire alone.
3) What amperages does the Schneider QO-VH 2-pole come in?
Three ratings are offered: 20A (QO220VH), 30A (QO230VH) and 60A (QO260VH). The 20A and 30A sizes cover most condenser and air handler circuits, while the 60A is the usual pick for a range, subpanel feeder or a larger heat pump. Amperage is the only thing that changes between them, all three are 2-pole, plug-on, HACR rated.
4) Is the QO-VH a plain thermal-magnetic breaker or does it have GFCI or AFCI protection?
It is a standard-function breaker, overcurrent and short circuit protection only. There is no ground fault or arc fault sensing built in. If the circuit needs GFCI or AFCI per code for the room or equipment type, you need a different QO breaker or a device-level solution, the VH will not satisfy that requirement on its own.
5) How many slots does a 2-pole QO breaker take in the panel?
Two. Plan the panel schedule accordingly, a 2-pole QO-VH occupies 2 spaces and lands on both bus legs. If you are down to a single open space, you will need to free up an adjacent slot or relocate a single-pole circuit before this breaker will go in.
6) Will a QO-VH hold up in a hot garage or attic panel?
The QO-VH is rated for operation in ambient air up to 40 degrees C (104 F). Panels in unconditioned garages, mechanical rooms and exterior walls routinely sit near that in summer, so it is within spec for typical installs, but a panel that regularly runs hotter than 40 C is outside the stated operating condition and the breaker should be expected to trip earlier under load.
7) Is the Schneider QO-VH suitable for a commercial building panel or is it residential only?
Schneider segments the QO-VH to residential applications, and it is a miniature circuit breaker built for QO load centers. It is a normal fit for apartments, condos and multi-family unit panels, where the openings are residential load centers even if the owner is a commercial property manager. For distribution equipment in a commercial service, specify the breaker type the panelboard is listed for instead.
8) Can these breakers be repaired or reset internally if they fail?
No. Schneider lists the QO-VH as non-serviceable, it is a sealed replace-on-failure device. For an MRO or property team, that means stocking spares of the amperages you run rather than planning any field repair. Average life duration is stated at 15 years.
9) Does the Schneider QO-VH meet RoHS and green procurement requirements?
It carries Schneider's Green Premium status and is EU RoHS compliant, with halogen-free and mercury-free construction and no toxic heavy metals. Total lifecycle carbon footprint is published at 19 kg CO2 eq, and the environmental profile document reference is ENVPEP2111016, which is what a sustainability-reporting buyer will want on file. Note that the reference does contain Substances of Very High Concern above the REACH threshold.
10) Where are Schneider QO-VH breakers made?
Country of origin is Mexico. Buyers working to a domestic-content or trade-agreement requirement on a government or institutional job should factor that in before specifying.
How fast can I get the Schneider QO260VH delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Schneider QO260VH come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Schneider QO260VH is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Schneider QO260VH?
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