FAL26020 - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

FAL26020 - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

The Schneider Electric FAL26020 20 Amp 2-Pole Circuit Breaker offers serious protection and reliable performance for commercial or industrial electrical systems. Built with a thermal-magnetic trip unit, this breaker senses overloads and short-circuit conditions promptly and shuts off power when needed—giving you peace of mind in demanding electrical environments. With a 600‐volt rating and a high interrupting capacity, the FAL26020 easily meets the demands of today’s heavy-duty installations, while its compact footprint and lug-type connections make installation and service straightforward.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-magnetic trip unit: finely tuned to manage both sustained overloads and sudden fault currents, delivering dependable system protection.
• High interrupting capacity: handles up to 14 kA at 600 V (and even higher ratings at lower voltages) for robust protection in critical panels.
• Space-efficient design: approx. 6.4″ high × 3.0″ wide × 4.13″ deep, making it a practical fit for standard distribution enclosures.
• Easy installation: unit‐mount style with line and load lugs simplifies wiring and servicing in a busy panel environment.
• Environmentally aware: manufactured in compliance with key sustainability directives and designed for longer life and recyclability.

Technical Specifications

• Rated Current: 20 A
• Rated Voltage: 600 V AC
• Number of Poles: 2 (2-Pole)
• Interrupting Capacity:
  • Approx. 14 kA at 600 V
  • Higher at lower voltages (for example 18 kA at 480 V)
• Mounting Mode: Unit-mount
• Connection: Lugs for both line and load sides

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Certified by UL and CSA: to the applicable molded case circuit breaker standards (including UL 489, CSA C22.2).
• Built in compliance with RoHS: (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and recognizes environmentally responsible-design practices.
• HACR rated: (Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration) – making it suitable for HVAC applications in commercial installations.

Where It Works Best

• This FAL26020 breaker is well suited for panelboards and electrical systems in manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, HVAC modules, and other environments where dependable protection is critical. If you’re installing or upgrading equipment in an industrial-grade enclosure, or you’re replacing a two-pole 20 amp unit in a high-capacity system, the FAL26020 brings proven performance and compatibility to the job.