Product Description & Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Challenger
- Sub-Category
- Molded Case
- Series
- BQ Series
- Frame
- BQ
- Rated current
- 40
- Voltage
- 240V
- Poles
- 2
- Phases
- 1
- Interrupting rating
- 10kA@240V
- Trip functions
- LI - Long-Time and Instantaneous
- Protection
- Thermal Magnetic
- Connection
- Plug-In
- Terminals
- Lug
- Panel / equipment
- Siemens Panelboards
- Standards
- HACR Rated, UL Listed
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- Weight
- 3
- Certification
- CSA, HACR, UL
Product description & additional details
BQ2C040
BQ2C040 - The Challenger BQ2C040 is a 40 Amp, 2-pole bolt-on molded case circuit breaker designed for reliable circuit protection.
This HACR rated breaker features a 10kA interrupting capacity at 120/240VAC, BQ frame type, and robust construction for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications. It ensures superior protection against overloads and short circuits with efficient performance up to 40C.
Key Specifications
- Amperage: 40A
- Poles: 2
- Voltage: 120/240VAC
- Interrupt Rating: 10kA
- Mounting Type: Bolt-On
- Frame/Series: BQ
- HACR Rated: Yes
- Dimensions: 2.00W x 3.29L x 2.92D (inches)
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Specifications
- Part Number: BQ2C040
- Manufacturer : Challenger
- Brand : Challenger
- Category : Circuit Breaker
- Item Subcategory : Molded Case
- Family : BQ Series
- Type : BQ
- Voltage : 240
- Amperage : 40
- Phase : 1
- Poles : 2
- AIC rating : 10kA@240V
- Connection : Plug-In
- Functions : LI - Long-Time and Instantaneous
- Terminal Connection : Lug
- Protection : Thermal Magnetic
Product Data
- Weight : 3
- Panel Type : Siemens Panelboards
- Standards : HACR Rated, UL Listed
- Certification : CSA, HACR, UL
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