Description
GE FBN36TE045RV
Technical Specifications
- Poles: 3-Pole.
- Frame Size: FBN.
- Continuous Current Rating: 45 Amps.
- Voltage Rating: 600VAC Max.
Functional Features
- Thermal-Magnetic Trip: Provides protection against both overloads and short circuits.
- Trip-Free Mechanism: Ensures breaker opens regardless of handle position during a fault.
- Visible Indicator: Clear ON/OFF/TRIP handle indication.
Application Scenarios
Industrial panelboards, motor branch circuits, lighting panels, and commercial power distribution.
Performance Parameters
- Interrupting Capacity: High short-circuit interrupting rating (e.g., 65kA at 480V).
- Mechanical Life: Thousands of ON/OFF operations.
- Electrical Life: Hundreds of full-load switching operations.
Material Composition
Glass-polyester molded case housing, silver-alloy contacts, and bimetallic thermal elements with magnetic trip coils.
Structural Characteristics
Compact plug-in or bolt-on design. Features line and load terminals with torque-marked screws for secure connections.
Working Principle
Under overload, a bimetallic strip heats and bends to trip the mechanism. Under short circuit, a magnetic solenoid instantly trips the latch to interrupt fault current.
Installation Requirements
Install in a compatible GE panelboard. Apply correct torque to line and load lugs. Ensure proper phase rotation.
Usage Precautions
Never bypass or tie down the breaker handle. Test trip functionality annually. Replace if subjected to a major fault current.
