Will a circuit breaker still trip if it is locked into the on position?
Issue:
Can a breaker still trip even with the handle locked into the ON position?
Product Line:
Circuit Breakers
Resolution:
Yes, the circuit breaker standard UL489 requires circuit breakers to be "trip free", meaning that they will still trip if the handle is held in the ON position.
Can a breaker still trip even with the handle locked into the ON position?
Product Line:
Circuit Breakers
Resolution:
Yes, the circuit breaker standard UL489 requires circuit breakers to be "trip free", meaning that they will still trip if the handle is held in the ON position.
Released for: Schneider Electric USA
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