BQ2B060H - 60Amp Circuit Breaker

BQ2B060H - 60Amp Circuit Breaker

The Siemens BQ2B060H is a 60-amp, 2-pole thermal magnetic circuit breaker designed for you to use in Siemens Type BQH panelboards and electrical distribution equipment. Rated for 120/240 VAC, it features a common-trip design that disconnects both poles during overloads and short circuits.

With a 22 kAIC interrupting rating, the BQ2B060H is commonly used in applications where available fault current exceeds the capabilities of standard branch breakers.

Key Features and Benefits

• Siemens Type BQH molded case circuit breaker: Siemens Type BQH molded case circuit breaker.
• 60 amp continuous current rating: 60 amp continuous current rating.
• 2-pole common-trip configuration: 2-pole common-trip configuration.
• Rated for 120/240 VAC systems: Rated for 120/240 VAC systems.
• Thermal magnetic trip mechanism: Thermal magnetic trip mechanism.
• 22 kAIC interrupting capacity: 22 kAIC interrupting capacity.
• Bolt-on mounting design: Bolt-on mounting design.
• Load-side lugs included: Load-side lugs included.
• Designed for branch circuit protection: Designed for branch circuit protection.
• Suitable for electrical distribution applications: Suitable for electrical distribution applications.
• UL 489 Listed: UL 489 Listed.
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Siemens
  
• Catalog Number: BQ2B060H
  
• Product Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
  
• Breaker Family: BQH
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Current Rating: 60 Amps
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC
  
• Interrupting Rating: 22 kAIC
  
• Trip Type: Common Trip
  
• Connection Type: Bolt-On
  
• Load-Side Lugs: Included
  
• Dimensions:
  • Depth: 3 in.
  • Width: 2 in.
  • Height: 4 in.
• Net Weight: 0.28 kg
  
• Country of Origin: Mexico
  
• Application: Electrical Distribution
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL Listing: UL 489 Listed
• Export Classification: EAR99
• Dangerous Goods Classification: No
• WEEE Take-Back Obligation: No
• REACH Information: REACH Article 33 Information Available from Manufacturer
  

Where It Works Best

• The Siemens BQ2B060H is used in residential service equipment, commercial buildings, warehouses, workshops, manufacturing facilities, and other electrical distribution systems. Typical applications include HVAC equipment, electric water heaters, pumps, compressors, motor loads, and dedicated 120/240-volt branch circuits requiring a 60-amp, 2-pole breaker with a 22 kAIC interrupting rating.