Cutler & Hammer BQ240250 BR Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker 40/50A

Product Description

The Cutler & Hammer BQ240250 is a 4-pole tandem thermal magnetic circuit breaker rated at 120/240 volts and 40/50 amps. It is designed for space-saving power distribution in residential and commercial applications requiring multiple 240V circuits. The plug-on design installs into Eaton BR, Bryant, Challenger, and Westinghouse load centers.

• 4-pole tandem circuit breaker
• Rated at 120/240 volts and 40/50 amps
• For use with all type BD duplex and BQ quadplex
• Listed for HACR applications

Product Highlights

This Cutler Hammer circuit breaker delivers reliable protection and efficient power distribution in a compact design.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: CUTLER & HAMMER
• Manufacturer Part Number: BQ240250

Technical Specifications

• Brand: CUTLER & HAMMER
• MPN: BQ240250
• Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
• Application: HACR
• Series: BQ
• Amperage: 40/50A
• Voltage: 120/240VAC
• Poles: QUAD
• Phase: 1
• AIC Rating: 10kA @ 120/240VAC
• Special Classification: Quadplex
• Mounting Style: Plug-On
• Terminal Type: Box Lugs
• For Use With: Eaton BR Load Centers, Bryant Load Centers, Westinghouse Load Centers, Challenger Load Centers
• Trip Technology: Thermal Magnetic
• Trip Function Code: LI
• Trip Function: Long-Time, Instantaneous
• Trip Adjustability: Fixed
• Wire Gauge: 14-4 AWG
• Max Wire: 4 AWG
• Min Wire: 14 AWG
• Available Options: Padlock Attachment
• Accessories: Rejection Tab
• Standards: CSA C22.2 No. 5, Federal Specification W-C375, UL 489
• Approval: CSA, UL
• Temp Rating: 60C to 75C
• Construction Features: HACR Rated, Independent Trip, Rejection Tab
• Product Length/Depth: 1.4 in
• Product Height: 3.1 in
• Product Width: 3.2 in
• Compliances: Federal Specifications Classification W-C375
• Certifications: UL 489
• Product Type: Thermal magnetic circuit breakers
• Used with: Type BR Loadcenters
• Amperage Rating: (1) Two-Pole 40A, (1) Two-Pole 50A
• Voltage rating: 120/240 V
• Trip Type: T194
• Circuit breaker type: BQ
• Mounting Method: Plug-on
• Interrupt rating: 10 kAIC
• Main circuit breaker: BQ
• Wire size: #14-4 AWG Cu/Al
• Number of poles: Four-pole
• Special features: Includes rejection tab feature
• Connection: Plug-in
• Frame Type: BQ
• Current Rating: 40 AMPERE (OUTSIDE POLE), 50 AMPERE (CENTER POLE, INDEPENDENT TRIP POLE)
• Wire Size: 14 TO 4 AWG (ALUMINUM/COPPER)
• Interrupting Rating: 10 KILOAMPERE
• Applications: For Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HACR)
• No. Of Poles: 4
• Wire Size Range: 14 to 4AWG Cu/Al
• Operating Temperature Range: 60 to 75 Deg C
• Standard: Meet UL 489, CSA, NEMA standards, Federal Spec Classification W-C 375 b/GEN.
• Volts: 240
• Amps: 50