JDF36150 - 150 Amp Circuit Breaker

JDF36150 - 150 Amp Circuit Breaker

If you're replacing a breaker in existing equipment, the connection style can narrow the search quickly. The JDF36150 uses a busbar connection on both the line and load sides and is paired with a 150A, three-pole PowerPacT J-Frame configuration. The DF36150 is built to last and is best selected by confirming its electrical ratings, busbar arrangement, dimensions, and J-Frame configuration against the existing installation.

Key Features and Benefits

• 150A, three-pole design: A clearly defined configuration for compatible distribution equipment.
• PowerPacT J-Frame: Provides an important frame and form-factor reference when identifying the correct replacement breaker.
• Thermal-magnetic protection: Provides overload and short-circuit protection using the specified thermal-magnetic trip technology.
• Busbar line and load connections: An important connection detail to verify when matching the JDF36150 to equipment already in service.
• Push-to-trip button: An integral button on the cover allows manual tripping of the breaker.
• Dual-break rotating contacts: Designed to reduce peak current during a short-circuit fault.
  

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: JDF36150
  
• Product Name: PowerPacT J
  
• Product Type: Circuit breaker
  
• Device Application: Distribution
  
• Frame: J-Frame
  
• Rated Current: 150A
  
• Number of Poles: 3
  
• Trip Technology: Thermal-magnetic
  
• Control Type: Toggle
  
• Breaking Capacity Code: D
  
• Breaking Capacity at 240VAC: 25 kA, 50/60 Hz, UL 489
  
• Breaking Capacity at 480VAC: 18 kA, 50/60 Hz
  
• Breaking Capacity at 600VAC: 14 kA, 50/60 Hz
  
• Breaking Capacity at 250VDC: 20 kA
  
• Rated Operational Voltage: 600VAC, 50/60 Hz, IEC 60947-3
  
• Line Connection: Busbar
  
• Load Connection: Busbar
  
• Product Height: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
  
• Product Width: 4.09 in. (104 mm)
  
• Product Depth: 3.4 in. (86 mm)
  
• Net Weight: 5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The JDF36150 carries a CE quality label. Manufacturer specifications identify UL, CSA, NEMA, NOM-003-SCFI-2000, and IEC 60947-2 among its applicable standards, with UL, CSA, and NOM product certifications. The front cover is rated IP40, and the specified pollution degree is 3 under IEC 60947-1.

Where It Works Best

The JDF36150 is suited to compatible existing and legacy distribution equipment that calls for its particular combination of a 150A rating, three poles, J-Frame construction, thermal-magnetic trip protection, and busbar line/load connections. That last point is especially worth checking—the busbar arrangement is part of the physical connection configuration and shouldn't be overlooked simply because the amperage and pole count match.