Schneider Electric BDL16050 Molded Case Circuit Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Schneider Electric
Table of Contents
- Schneider Electric BDL16050 Molded Case Circuit
- Necessary Tools
- Before Working on Equipment
- Safety Clearances
- Minimum Clearances
- Installation
- Wiring
- Mechanical Lug Connections
- PowerPacT B DC Wiring Diagrams
- Circuit Breaker Removal
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Schneider Electric BDL16050 Molded Case Circuit
Circuit Breakers and Automatic Switches
DOCA0094EN / DOCA0 95EN
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Before starting the installation read and understand all instructions. Retain instructions for future use.
PLEASE NOTE
- Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel.
- The product has been designed for environment A (Class A, IEC 60947-1).
- Use of this product in environment B (Class B, IEC 60947-1) may cause unwanted electromagnetic disturbances in which case the user may be required to take adequate mitigation measures.
- No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
- All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when installing and using this product.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
- Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, NOM 029-STPS or local equivalent
- This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.
- Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.
- Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
- Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this equipment.
- Beware of potential hazards, and carefully inspect the work area for tools and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
- Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DINP, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and DIDP which is known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Necessary Tools
Before Working on Equipment
- Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.
- Turn off or use push-to-trip button to trip circuit breaker.
- Use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
Safety Clearances
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
- Install circuit breaker so minimum clearance distance to grounded metal is maintained.
- Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Minimum Clearances
Standard (80% rated current)
| A | B | C |
|---|---|---|
| 14.6 in. 371 mm | 8.5 in. 216 mm | 3.16 in. 80 mm |
100% rated current
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3P | 18.13 in. 461 mm | 8.63 in. 219 mm | 4.13 in. 105 mm |
Painted sheet metal/Bare sheet metal
| D | E | F | D | E | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No accessories | 1.18 in. | 0.19 in. | 0 | 1.57 in. | 0.19 in. | 0.19 in. |
| Nessun accessorio | 30 mm | 5 mm | 0 | 40 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Interphase barriers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 in. |
| Separator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 mm |
| Long terminal shield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 in. |
| Copertura morsettiera lunga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 mm |
Compression Lug Safety Clearance
- If G < 0.37 in. (< 9.5 mm) : an insulating screen or long terminal shield is required.
Live Part Minimum Safety Clearances Required
- Live parts.
| H ≤ 2.36 in. (60 mm) | H > 2.36 in. (60 mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| I | J | I |
| V ≤ 600Y/347 V (UL) 690 V (IEC) | 7.87 in. 200 mm | 3.94 in. 100 mm |
| 120 mm | 2.36 in. 60 mm |
Installation
DIN Rail
PLEASE NOTE
- For DIN rail mounting, cable cross-sectional area should not exceed 1/0 AWG (50 mm²).
Door Cutout
Wiring
EverLink Lugs Connections
- For IEC applications, only copper wires allowed
Mechanical Lug Connections
NOTICE
HAZARD OF OVERHEATING
- Do not allow wire strands to get caught in wire binding screw threads.
- Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
- For IEC applications, only copper wires allowed.
Compression Lugs
PowerPacT B DC Wiring Diagrams
Grounded Negative1
Grounded Middle Point
Ungrounded Source
Circuit Breaker Removal
-
Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.
-
Turn off or trip circuit breaker before removal.
Make sure the circuit breaker is in the open (O) position or in the trip ( ) position. -
Use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
-
Remove circuit breaker in reverse order of installation.
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References
- P65Warnings.ca.gov
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