BR240

The BR240 is a Type BR ‑pole,  amp thermal‑magnetic circuit breaker designed for use in Eaton type BR load centers and compatible panelboards. This plug‑in breaker provides reliable overload and short‑circuit protection for 120/240 V AC branch circuits in residential and light commercial electrical systems. It features a common trip mechanism that simultaneously disconnects both ungrounded conductors when an overcurrent condition is detected, helping to ensure safe operation and compliance with standard electrical codes.

The BR240 is rated for  A continuous current and has an interrupting capacity of {air rating}, meaning it can safely interrupt fault currents up to 10 000 amps without sustaining damage under normal conditions. The thermal‑magnetic trip unit combines heat‑sensitive overload protection with magnetic instantaneous trip for high‑fault current events, making the device suitable for general branch feeders, lighting loads, and receptacle circuits. Its plug‑on mounting design simplifies installation, requiring just one common breaker space per pole in standard BR load centers.

Mechanically, the BR240 is compact and robust, with a molded case that accepts standard conductor sizes (#14 to #4 AWG copper/aluminum). It is UL 489 listed and meets applicable safety and performance standards for residential and commercial circuit protection devices. Because it uses the widely deployed BR frame, the BR240 is often used as a direct replacement or upgrade in existing Eaton/Cutler‑Hammer panelboards or as a specified branch‑circuit protective device in new installations requiring dependable, code‑compliant protection at a modest amperage level.

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