FA36025 - 25 Amp Circuit Breaker

FA36025 - 25 Amp Circuit Breaker

When you’re looking to protect electrical circuits reliably in commercial or industrial settings, the FA36025 from Schneider Electric offers a solid solution. This three-pole, 25 amp circuit breaker is built with thermal-magnetic trip technology and I-Line mounting compatibility, delivering dependable performance when overloads or short circuits occur. Because it’s engineered for demanding environments—with high interrupting ratings and a fit-for-purpose design—it’s the kind of protection you want downstream of your power distribution panel to keep systems running safely.

Key Features and Benefits

• High interrupting capacity: Rated at 25 kA at 240 VAC and 18 kA at 480 VAC, the FA36025 is designed to respond effectively under fault conditions.
• Dual-stage thermal-magnetic trip unit: Provides both slow-acting overload protection (thermal) and fast-acting short-circuit interruption (magnetic), giving you versatile protection in one package.
• I-Line plug-in mounting: With I-Line mode and lug-type load connection, installation and maintenance are simplified in typical panelboard configurations.
• HACR rated: Suitable for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration circuits, meeting HVAC-system demands while staying compliant with industry norms. (As documented in distribution listings.)
• Compact size with three-pole coverage: At approximately 6.4″ H × 4.5″ W × 4.13″ D, this breaker fits neatly in many standard panelboards and switchgear setups.

Technical Specifications

• Line rated current: 25 A
• Number of poles: 3 P
• Breaking capacity (AC):
  • 25 kA @ 120/240 V AC
  • 18 kA @ 277/480 V AC
  • 14 kA @ 347/600 V AC
  • 10 kA @ 250 V DC
• Magnetic hold current: 275 A
• Magnetic tripping current: 600 A
• Mounting mode: I-Line plug-in (line side I-Line, load side lugs)
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 6.4″ (162.6 mm)
  • Width: 4.5″ (114.3 mm)
  • Depth: 4.13″ (104.9 mm)
• Terminal connection: Lug (load); I-Line plug-in (line)

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL Listed and CSA Certified: Ensuring the unit meets recognized safety and performance standards.
• Green Premium label / RoHS/REACH compliance: Built under the manufacturer’s sustainability program with restricted hazardous substances and documented environmental assessments.
• Discontinued Notice: According to the manufacturer, this model is discontinued (end-of-commercialization December 8 2020; end-of-standard-service December 31 2020).

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is a strong fit for commercial buildings, industrial plants, and HVAC/R installations where three-phase protection is required. Whether you’re safeguarding motor control centers, distribution panels, or equipment circuits tied to A/C systems, the FA36025 gives you high fault-capacity protection with a familiar I-Line setup. If you’re replacing or upgrading a 25 amp three-pole breaker in a legacy I-Line panelboard, this is a direct-fit choice—with the caveat of checking availability given its discontinued status.