HOM260 - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

HOM260 - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

The HOM260 60A 2-pole circuit breaker is a compact, dependable choice for protecting compatible 120/240V AC electrical circuits from overloads and short circuits. Part of the Homeline family of miniature circuit breakers, the HOM260 is rated at 60 amps, uses a 2-pole configuration, and installs with a convenient plug-in mounting design in compatible Homeline load centers. Whether you're matching an existing breaker or selecting protection for a compatible installation, checking the catalog number, amperage, voltage, pole count, interrupting rating, conductor requirements, and load-center compatibility helps ensure you're choosing the correct device.

Key Features and Benefits

• 60A current rating – Provides standard overload and short-circuit protection for circuits designed around a 60-amp breaker.
• 2-pole design – Built for compatible 120/240V AC applications requiring simultaneous two-pole circuit protection.
• 120/240V AC rating – Clearly specified voltage rating makes it easier to confirm suitability before installation.
• Plug-in mounting – Designed for quick, straightforward installation in compatible Homeline load centers.
• Two-space configuration – Occupies two spaces within the appropriate load center.
• Flexible conductor compatibility – Screw-clamp terminals accommodate one 8 AWG through 2 AWG copper or aluminum conductor.
  

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: HOM260
  
• Product Type: Miniature circuit breaker
  
• Range: Homeline
  
• Circuit Breaker Type: Standard
  
• Current Rating: 60 A
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 V AC
  
• Number of Poles: 2P
  
• Number of Spaces: 2
  
• Short-Circuit Current Rating: 10 kA
  
• Mounting Type: Plug-in
  
• Electrical Connection: Screw-clamp terminals
  
• Wire Size: 1 × 8 AWG to 2 AWG, copper or aluminum
  
• Tightening Torque: 4.6 N·m for 8 AWG to 2 AWG conductors
  
• Rating: HACR rated
  
• Certification: UL Listed
  
• Operating Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C (104°F)
  
• Height: 79.50 mm
  
• Width: 50.8 mm
  
• Depth: 75.69 mm
  
• Net Weight: 0.318 kg
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The HOM260 circuit breaker is UL Listed and HACR rated, giving installers and specifiers documented certification and application information. Its screw-clamp terminals are designed to accept one copper or aluminum conductor ranging from 8 AWG to 2 AWG, with a specified tightening torque of 4.6 N·m. This conductor flexibility can be especially useful when the breaker needs to match an existing installation or a project's specified wiring method.

Where It Works Best

The HOM260 60 amp 2-pole breaker is designed for use in compatible Homeline load centers where a standard 60A, 120/240V AC, two-pole circuit breaker is specified. Its combination of a 60-amp rating, two-pole construction, plug-in mounting, and a 10 kA short-circuit current rating makes it a practical fit for properly designed residential and similar electrical distribution applications that require these exact electrical characteristics.