FAL24020 - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

FAL24020 - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

When you’re installing electrical protection in commercial or industrial systems, you need a breaker you can trust. The FAL24020 delivers reliable performance at 480 V, 20 amps, in a 2-pole configuration—giving you the right balance of protection and versatility. Thanks to its thermal-magnetic trip technology, the unit responds reliably to overloads and short-circuit events. And with a high breaking capacity rated Code A, you’re covered if a fault current occurs. With a unit-mount design and convenient lug connections for both line and load, installation is straightforward. It’s HACR-rated, making it suitable for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration applications. Whether you’re wiring a new system or upgrading an existing one, this breaker offers strong protection, flexibility and peace of mind.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Technology: Combines thermal response for overloads and magnetic sensing for instant short-circuit protection.
• High Breaking Capacity (Code A): Engineered to interrupt fault currents safely and help prevent system damage.
• Easy Installation: Unit‐mount format with lug-type connections simplifies wiring and ensures secure line/load terminations.
• HACR Rated: Certified for use in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration circuits, increasing versatility across environments.
• 2-Pole, 480 V / 20 A: Well suited for many commercial/industrial branch-circuit applications.
  

Technical Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 480 V
  
• Current Rating: 20 A
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Magnetic Hold Current: 275 A
  
• Magnetic Tripping Current: 600 A
  
• Mounting Mode: Unit mount
  
• Terminal Identifier: AL50FA
  
• Phase Connection: ABC
  
• Certifications: UL Listed, CSA
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• RoHS / REACh Compliant: Meets environmental standards for hazardous substance limits.
• Mercury-Free: Supports safer, cleaner installations.
• Green Premium® Certified: Reflects commitment to transparent environmental impact and sustainability.
• California Proposition 65: Contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm; user is informed for safe handling.
  

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is ideal for commercial and industrial settings—think factories, manufacturing lines, building mechanical rooms, HVAC systems, refrigeration units and critical infrastructure installations. If you’re protecting circuits that demand reliable interruption and require protection from overloads and faults in a two-pole, 480 V environment, the FAL24020 is a top choice. It’s also a solid pick when you need HACR capabilities and ease of mounting with secure lug connections.