BQ2B060QX - 60Amp Circuit Breaker

BQ2B060QX - 60Amp Circuit Breaker

The Siemens BQ2B060QX is a 60-amp, 2-pole circuit breaker for your Siemens Type BQ panelboards and load centers. Rated for 120/240 VAC, it features a common-trip design that opens both poles during overload and short-circuit conditions.

This breaker is commonly used on dedicated circuits serving HVAC equipment, air conditioners, heat pumps, water heaters, pumps, compressors, and other 240-volt loads. With a 10 kAIC interrupting rating, the BQ2B060QX is used in residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical systems where a 60-amp, 2-pole breaker is required.

Key Features and Benefits

• Siemens Type BQ molded case circuit breaker: Siemens Type BQ molded case circuit breaker.
• 60 amp current rating: 60 amp current rating.
• 2-pole common-trip design: 2-pole common-trip design.
• Rated for 120/240 VAC: Rated for 120/240 VAC.
• 10 kAIC interrupting capacity: 10 kAIC interrupting capacity.
• Bolt-on mounting configuration: Bolt-on mounting configuration.
• HACR rated: HACR rated.
• Designed for branch circuit protection: Designed for branch circuit protection.
• Suitable for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications: Suitable for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.
• Compact design for Siemens panelboards and load centers: Compact design for Siemens panelboards and load centers.
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Siemens
  
• Catalog Number: BQ2B060QX
  
• Breaker Type: BQ
  
• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Current Rating: 60 Amps
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC
  
• Interrupting Rating: 10 kAIC
  
• Trip Configuration: Common Trip
  
• Mounting Type: Bolt-On
  
• Operating Temperature: 40°C
  
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 2.0 in.
  • Height: 4.0 in.
  • Depth: 3.5 in.
  • Dimensions: 2.00"W × 4.00"H × 3.50"D
• Ship Weight: 2.25 lbs.
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Manufacturing Application: The Siemens BQ2B060QX is manufactured for low-voltage electrical distribution and branch circuit protection applications.
• HACR Rating: HACR Rated
• Voltage Rating Compliance: Rated for 120/240 VAC systems
• Application Design: Designed for electrical distribution applications
• Equipment Compatibility: Suitable for HVAC and refrigeration equipment circuits
  

Where It Works Best

• The BQ2B060QX is commonly installed in residential service equipment, commercial buildings, retail spaces, workshops, warehouses, and maintenance facilities. Typical applications include HVAC systems, heat pumps, air conditioning equipment, electric water heaters, pumps, compressors, and other dedicated 120/240-volt branch circuits requiring a 60-amp, 2-pole breaker.