What is the handle force required to operate the handle of a Powerp=PacT P frame breaker?
Issue:
What are the required forces to reset and turn the PowerPacT P frame breaker ON and OFF?
Product Line:
Molded Case Circuit Breaker
Resolution:
For a manually operated, PowerPacT P frame circuit breaker (has a toggle handle), the following are the forces required to operate the handle:
What are the required forces to reset and turn the PowerPacT P frame breaker ON and OFF?
Product Line:
Molded Case Circuit Breaker
Resolution:
For a manually operated, PowerPacT P frame circuit breaker (has a toggle handle), the following are the forces required to operate the handle:
- ON = 56 pounds (force required to close the breaker by pushing the handle from OFF to ON)
- OFF = 34 pounds (force required to open the breaker by pushing the handle from ON to OFF)
- RESET = 70 pounds (force required to reset the breaker after a trip by pushing the handle from TRIPPED to OFF)
Released for: Schneider Electric USA


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