Eaton BR4242B400R main circuit breaker load center is designed to distribute utility-supplied electricity throughout the building for feeding all branch circuits. The circuit breaker located in the load center protects each branch circuit.
Features:
- This load center can protect against ground and arc faults by employing specialty or electronic circuit breakers.
- It can be mounted in or against a wall.
- The NEMA type 3R enclosure protects against rain, sleet & damage from external ice formation.
Compatible Accessories:
- Eaton BR Circuit Breakers: These circuit breakers feature diagnostic trip codes for complex occurrences. Their short-body design maximises space inside the load center by adding wire-way and gutter space for easy installation.
Standards and Approvals:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How to install Eaton BR4242B400R load center?
A.
- Remove the knockouts needed to install cable clamps or conduits.
- To fasten the enclosure to the wall, align and level it with removable nails or screws inserted through keyholes at the top and bottom.
- Place the enclosure between the studs.
- Both sides of the enclosure are provided with 3/8-inch (17.1 mm) and 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) drywall scribe markings to aid when flush mounting.
- Oval knockouts are provided on each side of the enclosure for mounting. Remove the knockout and insert a nail or screw through the oval opening.
- Connect the main and neutral wires. Torque the wire pressure screws to the value indicated on the main label on the inside of the door.
- Install BR branch circuit breakers by sliding the breaker's foot under the back pan rail and pushing the breaker onto the bus stab.
- Connect the branch circuit wire to the circuit breaker's load end. Tighten the wire pressure screw to the torque value listed on the load centre enclosure.
- Remove only the twist-outs that correspond to the corresponding breaker positions. Twist-outs can be removed by striking with a screwdriver and twisting back & forth with pliers.
- The inner cover can be adjusted to fit snugly against breakers for flush mounting. Turn the two adjusting screws counter-clockwise to move the cover inward. Alternately, adjust each screw until the desired fit is achieved.
Q. Is a load center a panel?
A. A load center is also known as an electrical panel.
Q. Does a load center need a main breaker?
A. A load center can either be equipped with a main breaker or with a main lug only (MLO) design.
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