The primary function of a circuit breaker is to protect the wire from overheating (referred to as an overload) and fault currents (referred to as short circuits). Circuit breakers replaced fuses because they can be reset.
Features, Functions and Benefits:
- Operated by toggle-type handle and multi-pole circuit breakers have an internal common trip mechanism.
- Handle position provides visual trip position.
- Type BR:
- 10 to 150 amperes
- 1-, 2- and 3-pole
- 1- and 2-pole 120/240 V
- 3-pole 240 V
- 10, 22 and 42 kAIC (2 poles only)
- Type BR breakers carry listing for HCAR application.
- Meet UL 489, CSA, NEMA standards, Federal
- Spec Classification W-C 375 b/GEN.
- 1-inch (25.4 mm) wide (per pole).