THED136040WL - GE - E150 High-Interrupting Bolt-On Circuit Breaker with Lugs - 40 Amp - 3 Pole - 600 Volt
THED136040WL - GE - E150 High-Interrupting Bolt-On Circuit Breaker with Lugs - 40 Amp - 3 Pole - 600 Volt
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The GE THED136040WL is a 40A, 3-pole E150-frame high-interrupting molded case circuit breaker supplied with wire lugs, using bolt-on mounting and rated 600VAC for GE A-Series and Spectra Series panelboards.
Two things distinguish this catalog number. The H marks it as the high-interrupting version of the E150 frame — 65kA at 240VAC and 25kA at 480VAC, well above the standard TED's 18kA — which is what you need where available fault current runs high. The WL suffix means TCAL12 wire lugs ship in the box, so the unit is ready to terminate without ordering a separate kit. Protection is fixed thermal-magnetic Long-Time and Instantaneous (LI), with quick-make/quick-break contacts, a trip-free mechanism, and common trip linking all three poles.
Specifications
| Brand | GE / ABB (General Electric) |
|---|---|
| Series | E150 Line, Type THED (High Interrupting) |
| Part Number | THED136040WL |
| Amperage | 40A (150A frame) |
| Voltage | 600VAC, 480VAC, 240VAC, 500VDC, 250VDC |
| Poles | 3 |
| Phase | 3 |
| AIC Rating | 65kA @ 240VAC, 25kA @ 480VAC, 18kA @ 600VAC, 10kA @ 250VDC, 10kA @ 500VDC (UL 489) |
| Mounting Style | Bolt-On |
| Terminal Type | Wire Lugs (included) |
| For Use With | GE A-Series Panelboards, GE Spectra Series Panelboards |
| Trip Technology | Thermal Magnetic (LI — Long-Time, Instantaneous) |
| Trip Adjustability | Fixed Thermal / Fixed Magnetic |
| Wire Range | #14–3 AWG (Cu), #12–1 AWG (Al) |
| Accessories Included | TCAL12 Wire Lugs |
| Available Options | Shunt Trip, Auxiliary Switch, Undervoltage Release, Padlock Attachment, Alarm Switch |
| Standards | UL 489, CSA C22.2 No. 5.1, NEMA AB 1 |
| Approvals | UL, CSA, HACR, HID |
| Construction Features | High Interrupting Capacity, HACR Rated, Common Trip, Quick-Make/Quick-Break, Trip-Free Mechanism, Reverse Feed Capable, Non-Interchangeable Trip |
| Operating Temperature | 40°C |
| Shipping Dimensions | 10 x 8 x 8 in |
| Shipping Weight | 8 lb |
| Condition | New |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WL mean on the THED136040WL?
WL stands for "with lugs." The breaker is a factory catalog number that ships with TCAL12 wire lugs included, rather than requiring a separate lug kit.
Is the THED136040WL interchangeable with the THED136040?
Yes. The breakers are electrically and mechanically identical; only the factory-supplied lugs differ.
What is the interrupting rating of the THED136040WL?
65kA at 240VAC, 25kA at 480VAC, 18kA at 600VAC, and 10kA at 250VDC and 500VDC.
How does this compare to a standard TED136040?
The THED offers substantially higher interrupting capacity — 25kA versus 18kA at 480VAC — in the same frame size and mounting footprint.
What wire sizes do the included lugs accept?
#14–3 AWG copper or #12–1 AWG aluminum conductors.
Can the THED136040WL be reverse fed?
Yes. Reverse feed is permitted with no line/load marking restriction under UL 489.
Is the 40A trip rating adjustable?
No. The trip unit is fixed and non-interchangeable.
Is the THED136040WL UL listed?
Yes. It is UL 489 listed, CSA certified to C22.2 No. 5.1, and both HACR and HID rated.