SIEMENS ECHS100 4.17-in Hub in the Breaker Box User Guide

User Guide for SIEMENS models including: ECHS100 4.17-in Hub in the Breaker Box, ECHS100, 4.17-in Hub in the Breaker Box, Hub in the Breaker Box, Breaker Box
Siemens ECHS100 Use and Care Manual

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Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)
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Definition of product: Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) uses advanced electronic technology to provide maximum available protection against the effects of arcing faults.
Overview of the product: · United States Fire Administration (USFA) reported:
- Annually, an estimated 28,300 residential electrical fires cause 360 deaths, 1,000 injuries, and $995 million in direct loss.
- 15% of residential electrical fires start in bedrooms. - 47% of residential electrical fires are caused by the
wiring. · Combination Type AFCI's are required by the 2005, 2008,
2011, 2014 and 2017 National Electric Code ®
Product rating: UL listed
General features and benefits: · 1 and 2 pole Combination Type AFCIs · Exclusive LED trip indicators indicate cause of last trip
(ie. Arcing fault or overcurrent condition.)
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Identifying applications:
Used in Siemens and Murray load centers

1-Pole Combination Type AFCI

2-Pole Combination Type AFCI

LED indicator
ON

Last known trip condition
Arc fault

LED indicator
Yellow 1 Yellow 2

Last known trip condition

OFF

Overcurrent

On

OFF

Arc Fault (Leg A)

OFF

ON

Arc Fault (Leg B)

OFF

OFF

Overcurrent

Accessories · Padlocking device: ECPLD1

Arc Fault Breaker Catalog Numbering System

Q

1

20

AFC

P

No. of Brand name Poles

Amperes

Special Applications

Packaging

Q = Siemens MP = Murray

1 = 1 2 = 2

15 = 15A 20 = 20A

(blank) = Standard breaker
AFC = Combination Type Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter

(blank) = cardboard packaging
P = Clamshell packaging for retail

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
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Definition of product: Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is designed to protect against severe electrical shock or electrocution from ground faults. Ground faults occur when the electrical current in an appliance strays outside its normal path, and the human body becomes part of the path through which the electrical current may flow.
Overview of the product: · GFCIs are installed to protect areas of the home, such
as the kitchen, bathroom or laundry, where electrical appliances or products may come into contact with water. · Current imbalances of 4-6 milliamps or more between load conductors will cause the ground fault sensor to trip the circuit breaker.
Product rating: UL listed, CSA Certified

Identifying applications:
Used in Siemens and Murray load centers

General features and benefits: · Available in 1-pole (15-30A) and 2-pole (15-60A) · Common uses: spas, hot tubs, kitchens, bathrooms,
garages, etc. · Resists false tripping (shielded to prevent RF
interference) · Standard 1 inch per pole format with plug-in design · Provides Class A GFCI protection

Ground Fault Breaker Catalog Numbering System

Q

F

1

20

P

Brand name

Ground Fault Indication

No. of Poles

Amperes Packaging

Q = Siemens
MP = Murray

F = Ground Fault; 5mA personnel protection
E = Ground fault; 30mA equipment
protection

1 = 1 2 = 2

15 = 15A 20 = 20A 30 = 30A 40 = 40A 50 = 50A 60 = 60A

(blank) = cardboard packaging
P = Clamshell packaging for retail

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Load centers PL and ES Series
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Definition of product: A load center is the point where all of the electricity enters and is distributed throughout the house.
Overview of the product: · Copper Bus and Aluminum Bus variations · 100-225A, 1 and 3-phase, NEMA 1 and 3R · Main Lug and Main Breaker options
Product rating: UL listed
General features and benefits: PL Series · Copper Bus · Convertible from Main Lug to Main Breaker · 12-70 circuits/spaces · 2 Ground Bars factory installed · INSTA-WIRETM neutrals and grounds

Identifying applications:
Residential and multi-family electrical distribution
General features and benefits: ES Series · Aluminum Bus · 12-70 circuits/spaces · Ground Bars field installed · INSTA-WIRETM neutrals and grounds · Value Pack offering with 3  Q120 and
1  Q230 included

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Load centers PL and ES Series
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Catalog Numbering System

Type Enclosure or Component

P

= PL Series Indoor Type 1 12-70 circuits

S

= ES Series Indoor Type 1 12-70 circuits

PW = PL Series Outdoor Type 3R 12-70 circuits

SW = ES Series Outdoor Type 3R 12-70 circuits

Spaces
Maximum number of 1" breakers

Circuits
Maximum number of circuits
Type of Main

ML or L = Main Lug MB or B = Main Breaker

System
1 = 1-Phase, 3-Wire 3 = 3-Phase, 3-Wire or
3-Phase, 4-Wire

Main Ampere Rating
Ex:100 = 100 Amps

Trim /Others

Blank S F T G or GB

= Combination = Surface = Flush = Feed-Thru Lugs = Ground Bar Factory Installed

Type of Bus Bar

Blank C or CU P

= Aluminum = Copper = Aluminum Bus, Value Pack

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Residential and multi-family electrical distribution
P 12 24 B 1 100 S CU

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Load centers PL and ES Series
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Siemens load centers meet or exceed the following standards. · UL50  Electric Cabinets and Boxes · UL67  Electric Panelboards · UL486  Wire Connectors · UL489  Molded-Case Circuit Breakers · UL869  Service Equipment · UL943 Ground Fault interrupters (Class A  Personnel
Protection) · Federal Specification W-P-115b  Panel Power Distribution · Federal Specification W-C-375B  Circuit Breakers · NEC · NEMA 250
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. reference file numbers: · Series Connected Circuit Breaker Information is recognized by UL
under file #E10848(N) · Load Centers Listed by UL under file #E10703 · Load Centers UL recognized components found under file
#E10703, Volume 6 and 7. (Also referenced under the recognized components directory  section QEUY2) · EQ Circuit Breakers are Listed by UL under file #E82615
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Identifying applications:
Residential and multi-family electrical distribution

Load center Accessories:
Ground Bars: 2 included in all PL Series load center. Sold separately for ES Series. EC2GB15, EC3GB27

Filler Plates: Covers twist outs from a deadfront without a breaker to fill the space. ECQF3P

Hubs: For use on outdoor load centers for water tight connection to conduit fittings. ECHS000, ECHS075, ECHS100, ECHS125, ECHS150, ECHS200

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QN and MPD Breaker
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Definition of product: The QN is used as both a branch breaker and a main breaker in applications which require a two pole, 120/240V AC breaker.
Overview of the product: · 150, 175, and 200 A · 10k, 22K, 65K AIC
Product rating: UL listed
General features and benefits: · Available with a reverse handle mechanism
Accessories · Padlocking device
ECQLN3

Identifying applications:
Used as a main breaker in small circuit load centers, circuit breaker enclosures, meter mains and meter combos. Used as a branch breaker to be a main disconnect for main lug only load centers.

QN Breaker Catalog Numbering System

QN

2

150

R

Interrupting Brand

Rating

name

No. of Poles

Amperes

Handle operation

(blank) = 10kAIC
H = 65kAIC

QN = Siemens
MPD = Murray

2 = 2

150 = 150A 175 = 175A 200 = 200A

(blank) = vertical applications

R = horizontal applications

H
Interrupting Rating
(blank) = 10kAIC
H = 22kAIC

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MBK Breaker
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Definition of product: Main breaker used in various Siemens load centers
Overview of the product: · 2 Pole · 100, 125, 150, 200, 225 A · 22K AIC
Product rating: UL listed
General features and benefits: · 00 and 125A breakers have a smaller footprint than
the 150A+ MBKs so they cannot be installed in 150A+ load centers for increased installation safety
Accessories · Padlocking device
ECQLN3

Identifying applications:
Used in Ultimate load centers, 1 phase PL and ES load centers, riser panel load centers, and generator ready load centers
Catalog numbers Siemens: MBK100A, MBK125A, MBK150A, MBK200A, MBK225A
Murray: MBK100M, MBK125M, MBK150M, MBK200M, MBK225M

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QP Breakers
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Definition of product: 1" pole center branch breaker
Overview of the product: · 1, 2, and 3 Poles (common trip) · Available as 120V, 120/240V, 240V AC · 10-125A · 10K, 22K, 65K AIC
Product rating: UL listed
General features and benefits: · Time saving INSTA-WIRETM feature
Accessories · Padlocking device: ECPLD1, ECPLD2, ECPLD2R,
ECPLD3, ECPLD3R, ECQLD3, ECQLD4, ECQTH4 · Handle tie: ECQTH3 · Mechanical interlock: ECQML12 · Handle blocking device: ECQL1
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Identifying applications:
Used as a 1" pole center branch breaker for applications that require plug-in (QP) or bolt-on (BL) connections

Standard Breaker Catalog Numbering System

Q

1

20

H

Brand name

No. of Poles

Amperes

Interrupting Rating

Q = Siemens plug-in
MP = Murray plug-in

1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 3

10 = 10A 15 = 15A 20 = 20A 25 = 25A 30 = 30A 35 = 35A 40 = 40A 45 = 45A 50 = 50A 60 = 60A 70 = 70A 80 = 80A 90 = 90A 100 = 100A 110 = 110A 125 = 125A

(blank) = 10kAIC H = 22kAIC HH = 65kAIC

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QT Breakers
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Definition of product: 1/2" pole centers branch breakers offered as a duplex, triplex, and quadplex.
Overview of the product: · 120/240V AC · Available as 120V, 120/240V, 240V AC · 10K AIC · 15-50A
Product rating: UL listed
General features and benefits: · Space saving design allows two poles to fit in a 1"
panel space · Available without a rejection tab so it can be used
with an unnotched stab (for panels built before the 1970s)
Accessories · Padlocking device: ECPLD1, ECPLD2, ECPLD2R, ECQLD4 · Handle tie: ECQTH2 · Handle blocking device: ECBX23IM
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Identifying applications:
Used as branch breakers in Siemens load centers

QT Breaker Catalog Numbering System

Q

15

Brand name Q = Siemens

No. of Poles (blank) = Duplex

MP = Murray

2 = Triplex or Quadplex

Amperes
15 = 15A 20 = 20A 30 = 30A

15
Amperes
15 = 15A 20 = 20A 25 = 25A 30 = 30A 35 = 35A 40 = 40A 45 = 45A 50 = 50A

NC
Special Application
(blank) = standard
NC = Non-CTL for replacement use
only in panels manufactured before 1968.

CT = Triplex

CT2 = Quadplex

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One Pole Applications
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Appliance
Dishwasher Lighting Fixture Refrigerator/ Freezer TV/DVD Washing Machine Waste Disposal

Watts

Voltage Amps Breaker

1200

120

1200

120

300/350 120

20

Q120

15

Q115

20

Q120

300

120

1200

120

20

Q120

20

Q120

300

120

20

Q120

*These are typical installations. Check with local codes, existing wire size installed, and ratings of the appliances before proceeding.

Two Pole Applications
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Appliance Built-in Oven Central Air Clothes Dryer Range Range Top
Water Heater

Watts
4500 6000 5000 12000 6000 3300 4000

Voltage 120/240 120/240 120/240 120/240 120/240
120/240

Amps Breaker

30

Q230

50

Q250

30

Q230

50

Q250

30

Q230

20

Q220

30

Q230

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Surge Protection Device
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Definition of product: 2" Wide plug-on containing two one pole circuit breakers and a surge arrester
Overview of the product: · Utilizes Siemens-built 150V AC, 40mm, metal oxide
varistor with maximum impulse rating of 40 kA · Rated 120/240V AC
Product rating: UL listed
General features and benefits: · Easy to install and perfect for retrofit · LEDs provide protection status · $20,000 warranty for the residential electrical system
(Load center, internal wiring, receptacles, dimmers, hard wired appliances) · Surge protection at no loss of load center spaces

Identifying applications:
Provides surge protection for all branch circuits in the load center of the residence at no loss of load center spaces

Surge Protection Breaker Catalog Numbering System

QSA

20

20

SPD

Brand name

Amperes

Amperes

Special Application

QSA = Siemens MSA = Murray

15 = 15A 20 = 20A

15 = 15A 20 = 20A

SPD = Surge Protection Device

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Breaker Accessories
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Padlocking Device: For locking breaker in "OFF" position. Note "ON" position does not affect breaker functionality. ECPLD1, ECPLD2, ECPLD2R, ECPLD3, ECPLD3R, ECQLD3, ECQLD4, ECQLN3, ECQTH4 Available for: QP, BL, QT, QN, QNR, 150A+ MBK
Handle Tie: Provides simultaneous switching of 2 adjacent handles ECQTH2, ECQTH3 Available for: 2 Pole QP and QTs
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Breaker Accessories
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Mechanical Interlock: Mechanically interlocks two breakers so it is impossible for both to close at the same time ECQML12 Available for: QP and BL
Handle Blocking Device: For holding device in "ON" and "OFF" position. Not a lockout/tagout device ECQL1, ECBX231M Available for: QP, BL, QT

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