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SQUARE D QOU245 45A 2 Pole 120/240V AC Circuit Breaker
Two-pole miniature circuit breaker rated 45 A at 120/240 V AC and 48 V DC with a 10 kA interrupting rating for QO load centres
- 45 A rating handles heavy-duty residential and light-commercial loads
- 10 kA interrupting capacity clears faults safely at 120/240 V AC
- Two-pole design protects both legs of a 120/240 V circuit
- QO series compatibility ensures direct fit in Square D QO load centres
- Reversible slotted box lugs simplify line and load wiring
SQUARE D QOU245 45A 2-Pole Breaker
The SQUARE D QOU245 is a QO series miniature circuit breaker rated at 45A with two poles for 120/240V AC systems. It mounts on surface or DIN rail and fits QO compatible panelboards and load centers. The unit provides 10kA interrupting capacity at 120/240V AC and carries a 48V DC rating. Reversible slotted box lug terminals simplify line and load connections.
Ideal for residential and light commercial panels
This breaker suits electricians and maintenance teams protecting air conditioning, refrigeration and heating circuits in QO series load centers. The 45A rating matches common HVAC branch circuits. Installers needing a different amperage, a three-pole configuration or a non-QO mounting footprint should select another model. Builders without a QO compatible panelboard cannot use this breaker.
45A two-pole 120/240V AC rating
The decisive specification is the 45A two-pole rating at 120/240V AC with 10kA AIR. This defines the circuit capacity and fault protection level the breaker delivers. Verify that the panelboard is a QO series unit and that the load requires exactly 45A two-pole protection before purchasing.
Highlights
- 45 A rating handles heavy-duty residential and light-commercial loads
- 10 kA interrupting capacity clears faults safely at 120/240 V AC
- Two-pole design protects both legs of a 120/240 V circuit
- QO series compatibility ensures direct fit in Square D QO load centres
- Reversible slotted box lugs simplify line and load wiring
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Will the 45 A two-pole breaker fit on a DIN rail or surface mount in my QO load centre?
The QOU frame is designed for both surface and DIN rail mounting and is compatible with QO series panelboards.
Which terminals accept the line and load conductors on this 120/240 V AC breaker?
Slotted box lugs are reversible, so either terminal can serve as line or load.
When should I plan to replace this 45 A miniature circuit breaker?
Replace it if the toggle fails to reset, the breaker trips below its 45 A rating, or after a fault exceeding the 10 kA interrupting capacity.
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