FAL360401021 - 40 Amp Circuit Breaker

FAL360401021 - 40 Amp Circuit Breaker

Ensure your wiring is protected and dependable with the Schneider Electric FAL360401021 40 Amp circuit breaker—a high-performance solution built for serious electrical loads. This unit is designed for ease of use in demanding settings where safety matters: residential homes, commercial buildings or industrial environments. With its thermal-magnetic trip unit, you get both overload and short-circuit protection in one package. Plus, it includes a shunt-trip release so you can remotely trip the breaker when needed—ideal for maintenance or emergency shutdowns. HACR-rated for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, this breaker doesn’t just meet standards—it gives you flexibility for multiple use cases.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-magnetic trip unit: Provides reliable safeguarding against both overloads and short-circuits, helping to protect equipment and wiring around the clock.
• 40 Amp rating and high breaking capacity (code A): Gives you the strength to handle heavy loads without compromise.
• Built-in shunt-trip release: Enables remote tripping—enhancing safety and control during servicing or fault conditions.
• HACR-rated: Ready for HVAC systems, refrigeration, heating units and other challenging environments where precise protection matters.
• Three-pole (3P) design: For balanced-phase applications, making it practical for multi-phase setups in commercial & industrial installations.

Technical Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 600 V
  
• Current Rating: 40 A
  
• Poles: Three-pole (3P)
  
• Magnetic Hold Current: 400 A
  
• Magnetic Tripping Current: 850 A
  
• Mounting Mode: Unit-mount
  
• Electrical Connection: Lug connection both for load and line sides, terminal identifier AL100FA
  
• Phase Connection: ABC
  
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 6.4 in (162.56 mm)
  • Width: 4.5 in (114.30 mm)
  • Depth: 4.13 in (104.90 mm)

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL Listed and CSA Certified: Meets stringent North American safety standards.
• Environmental Compliance: Complies with RoHS and REACh environmental regulations, reinforcing commitment to lower-impact manufacturing.
• Green Premium® Label: Carries Schneider Electric’s Green Premium® label for transparency in environmental impact and reduced CO₂ design.
• Mercury-Free: Construction ensures safer handling and disposal.

Where It Works Best

• Residential: Ideal for breaker panels protecting high-draw appliances, ensuring your living space stays safe and operational.
• Commercial: Offices, retail spaces or light-industrial zones where reliable circuit protection under heavier loads is required.
• Industrial: Machinery, production lines or control panels where three-phase protection and severe-environment readiness matter.
• HVAC/Refrigeration Systems: HACR rating makes it a strong player in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration applications—where performance under load is critical.