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Circuit breakers

FLB explosion-proof circuit breakers

Crouse-Hinds series FLB explosion-proof circuit breakers are used for service entrance, feeder or branch circuit protection for lighting, heating, appliance and motor circuits.  FLBs provide disconnect means, short-circuit protection and thermal time-delay overload protection.

Certification and compliance

NEC and CEC

  • Class I, divisions 1 & 2, groups C, D
  • Class II, division 1, groups E, F, G
  • Class II, division 2, groups F, G
  • Class III
  • UL standard: UL698
  • CSA standard: C22.2 No 30
  • NEMA/EEMAC 3, 4, 7CD, 9EFG

Design features

  • Semi-cylindrical body shape for maximum strength at the lowest practical weight
  • Round threaded covers at each end, set at an angle to provide ready access to interior for ease of wiring
  • Breaker is operated by an external handle which can be padlocked in either ON or OFF positions; breaker is trip-free of the handle and will open under short circuit or overload even if the handle is locked in the ON position
  • Bodies have vertical through-feed conduit hubs of sizes given in the listings

Standard materials

  • Bodies, covers and operating handles – copper-free aluminium
  • Operating shafts – stainless steel
  • Interior parts – sheet steel
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