FA (F-frame) molded case circuit breakers and switches

Transition Timeline

As timelines are finalized, dates will be further clarified below.

November 2016: Introduction of PowerPact B
June 2017: Obsolescence of F-frame molded case circuit breakers and switches announced
Q4 2018:
PowerPact B enclosures available
I-Line F-frame circuit breakers and switches no longer available for purchase
Q2 2019: Unit mount F-frame circuit breakers and switches no longer available for purchase

Finding a Replacement
PowerPact B 15-125A Molded Case Circuit Breakers and switches are the designated replacement for F-frame applications. PowerPact B features increased capacity, a smaller size in unit mount, same size to ease retrofit in I-Line, and a flexible range of field-installable accessories, auxiliaries and operators.

• F-Frame to PowerPact B-Frame Circuit Breaker Conversions
• Introduction to PowerPact B: videos, animations and more
• PowerPact B Circuit Breaker Catalog
• PowerPact B Certificates: UL, CSA, NOM, IEC, CCC certified and CE marked for global acceptance

Breaker Substitution

Replacing a F-Frame Unit Mount/Enclosure Installation
Your current F-frame unit mount/enclosure application may require minor adjustments to accommodate PowerPact B due to the smaller physical size of the new circuit breaker.
Two adapter plates are available:

• HJKADAPT: Screw mounted substitution of F-frame circuit breakers
• LV426995: F-frame to PowerPact B-frame 9421 Rotary Handle Conversion Plate Kit
  
  NOTE: This plate conversion also requires a new 9421LB7 operating mechanism and one new shaft kit: 9421LS8 or 9421LS13.

Replacing an F-frame I-Line Installation
No adaption is required if you have an I-Line application. F-frame and PowerPact B I-Line circuit breakers are the same size to ease the retrofit process.

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