FAL32100 - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

FAL32100 - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

Upgrade your electrical protection with the FAL32100 circuit breaker from Schneider Electric. Engineered for high-performance reliability, this 100 Amp, three-pole molded-case circuit breaker offers thermal-magnetic trip technology to deliver dependable protection against overloads and short circuits. Whether you’re working in commercial, industrial or high-demand residential environments, the FAL32100 provides the assurance you need to keep power systems operating safely and efficiently.

Key Features and Benefits

• Exceptional overload and fault-current protection: Thanks to its thermal-magnetic trip unit design — this means fewer unexpected shutdowns and longer equipment life.
• Compact built-in lug connection: On both line and load sides ensures flexible, straightforward mounting and wiring for retrofit or new installations.
• Three-pole operation: Designed for three-pole operation (ABC phase connection) which allows you to reliably safeguard three-phase circuits with a single device.
• HACR rated: (for Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration applications) → making it versatile across HVAC systems, light industrial machinery and commercial distribution panels.
• Optimized size: (approx. 6.4″ H × 4.5″ W × 4.13″ D) so it integrates into standard panelboards without excess space requirements.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Molded-case circuit breaker
• Trip Unit Technology: Thermal-magnetic
• Rated Current: 100 Amp (line‐rated)
• Number of Poles: 3 (three-pole)
• Breaking Capacity: Code A; approximately 10 kA at 240 V AC
• Magnetic Hold Current: approx. 900 Amp; Magnetic Trip Current: approx. 1,700 Amp
• Mounting Mode: Unit-mount configuration
• Electrical Connections: Screw lug terminals, both line and load sides
• Terminal Identifier: AL100FA (load/line lug type)
• Phase Connection: A-B-C (3-phase)
• Dimensions: Height 6.4 in, Width 4.5 in, Depth 4.13 in (162.6 mm × 114.3 mm × 104.9 mm)

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL and CSA Listings: The FAL32100 meets the stringent standards you expect from Schneider Electric. It includes UL and CSA listings for safety compliance.
• Environmental Disclosures: You’ll also find environmental disclosures via Schneider’s “Use Better, Use Longer, Use Again” initiative — supporting lifecycle sustainability by encouraging reuse and recyclability of electrical components.

Where It Works Best

• This circuit breaker is ideal for systems requiring a reliable 100 Amp, three-pole protective device. It works best in:
• Commercial HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) where HACR rating is required
• Light industrial and manufacturing equipment where three-phase protection is critical
• Panelboard upgrades or replacements in value-sensitive installations where performance and footprint matter
• New installations or retrofit jobs where compact dimensions and flexible lug-to-lug wiring simplify deployment