FAL36020 - 20 Amp

FAL36020 - 20 Amp

Elevate your electrical system’s protection with the Schneider Electric FAL36020. This three-pole, 20 amp breaker is engineered for demanding commercial and industrial environments where consistent performance and precise protection matter. Rated at up to 600 V and built with thermal-magnetic trip technology, it offers a smart blend of safety, compact design and ease of installation — making it a dependable choice for panelboards, switchboards or retrofit upgrades.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Technology: Combines heat-based overload sensing with magnetic short-circuit detection to trigger quickly yet avoid nuisance trips.
• Built for everyday use: Designed to withstand rigorous operating conditions, this breaker delivers long service life and helps keep downtime to a minimum.
• Space-saving form factor: With its compact dimensions, it fits easily in standard enclosures and panels — ideal when you’re optimizing space.
• Installation-friendly: Equipped with both load and line lug connections, it streamlines wiring and gets you up and running faster.

Technical Specifications

• Current Rating: 20 A.
• Voltage Rating: Up to 600 V AC.
• Number of Poles: 3 (three-pole configuration for three-phase systems).
• Interrupting Capacity: 14 kA at 600 V AC per manufacturer specification.
• Dimensions (Approx):
  • Height 6.4 in (162.6 mm)
  • Width 4.5 in (114.3 mm)
  • Depth 4.13 in (104.9 mm)
• Termination: Line and load side lug connections.
• Frame Type: “F” frame (molded case) as part of the FA series.

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Environmental Compliance: Meets the requirements of RoHS & REACH directives (restriction of hazardous substances) for safer environmental performance.
• Mercury-free design: Helps ensure safer disposal and compliance practices.
• California Proposition-65 warning: Contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.
• Certifications: UL Listed and CSA Certified — giving added assurance of recognized third-party safety testing.

Where It Works Best

• Commercial and industrial systems: Ideal for environments such as manufacturing floors, large HVAC installations or utility distribution panels where reliable protection is essential.
• Panelboards and switchboards: Whether you’re building or revamping, this breaker integrates smoothly into most standard enclosures and bus systems.
• Retrofits and upgrades: For older or under-protected systems, replacing an existing breaker with the Schneider Electric FAL36020 offers modernized protection without re-engineering the full setup.