Effective March 2011

Technical Data TD01203013E Supersedes February 2010

F-Frame circuit breaker

10–225 amperes
Product description
• All of Eaton’s F-Frame circuit breakers are
HACR rated
• All F-Frame thermal-magnetic circuit breakers
10–50A are suitable for HID (high intensity
discharge) use
• All F-Frame circuit breakers are suitable for
reverse feed use

Table 1.  Frame Trip Ratings

Frame Ampere Rating
EDB, EDS, EDH, EDC 100–225
EHD 10–100
FDB 10–150
ED, HFD, FDC, HFDDC 15–225
FD 15–225
FDE, HFDE, FDCE  80, 160, 225
a The 80A FDE, HFDE, FDCE is adjustable from 15–80A.
The 160A FDE, HFDE, FDCE is adjustable from 60–160A.
The 225A FDE, HFDE, FDCE is adjustable from 100–225A.
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Table 2.  ULT 489 Interrupting Capacity Ratings
Interrupting Capacity (Symmetrical Amperes)
Volts AC (50/60 Hz) Volts DC
Circuit Number
Breaker Type of Poles Trip Type a 240 277 480 600 125 250 bc
EDB 2, 3 T/M N.I.T. 22,000 — — — 10,000 —
EDS 2, 3 42,000 — — — 10,000 —
ED 2, 3 T/M N.I.T. 65,000 — — — 10,000 —
EDH 2, 3 100,000 — — — 10,000 —
EDC d 2, 3 200,000 — — — 10,000 —
EHD 1 T/M N.I.T. — 14,000 — — 10,000 —
2, 3 18,000 — 14,000 — — 10,000
FDB 2, 3, 4 T/M N.I.T. 18,000 — 14,000 14,000 — 10,000
FD 1 T/M N.I.T. — 35,000 — — 10,000 —
2, 3, 4 65,000 — 35,000 18,000 — 10,000
HFD 1 T/M N.I.T. — 65,000 — — 10,000 —
2, 3, 4 100,000 — 65,000 25,000 — 22,000
FDC d 2, 3, 4 T/M N.I.T. 200,000 — 100,000 35,000 — 22,000
HFDDC e 3 T/M N.I.T. — — — — — 50,000 f
FDE 3 Electronic N.I.T. 65,000 — 35,000 18,000 — —
HFDE 3 Electronic N.I.T. 100,000 — 65,000 25,000 — —
FDCE d 3 Electronic N.I.T. 200,000 — 100,000 25,000 — —
a N.I.T. is non-interchangeable trip unit. T/M is thermal-magnetic. For DC applications, magnetics are approximately 40% higher.
b Two-pole circuit breaker, or two poles of three-pole circuit breaker.
c Time constant is 3 milliseconds minimum at 10 kA and 8 milliseconds minimum at 22 kA.
d Current limiting.
e HFDDC is UL only and is not tested to other standards.
f Interrupting rating is 42,000A at 600 Vdc with three-poles in series.

Table 3.  Line and Load Terminals

Maximum Breaker Terminal Body Wire AWG Wire Metric Wire Catalog Number
Amperes Material a Type Range Range (mm2) (Package of 3 Terminals)
Standard Pressure Type Terminals
20 (EHD) Steel Cu/Al (1) #14–#10 2.5–4 3T20FB
100 Steel Cu/Al (1) #14–1/0 2.5–50 3T100FB
150 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #4–4/0 25–95 3TA150FB
225 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #4–4/0 25–95 3TA225FD
Optional Pressure Terminals
50 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #14–#4 2.5–16 3TA50FB
100 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #14–1/0 2.5–50 3TA100FD
225 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #6–300 kcmil 16–150 3TA225FDK b
a UL listed for use with copper or aluminum conductors as noted.
b Use only on 175–225A. Includes terminal shield and increases height.

Table 4.  Approximate Shipping Weight in Lbs (kg) Table 5.  Dimensions in Inches (mm)
Number of Poles Number of Poles
Circuit
Breaker Type 1 2 3 4 Dimensions 1 2 3 4
ED, EDB, EDS, EDH, EDC — 3 (1.4) 4.5 (2.0) — Height 6.00 (152.4) 6.00 (152.4) 6.00 (152.4) 6.00 (152.4)
EHD, FDB, FD, HFD, HFDDC, FDC 2 (0.9) 3 (1.4) 4.5 (2.0) 6 (2.7) Width 1.38 (34.8) 2.75 (69.9) 4.13 (104.8) 5.50 (139.7)
FDE, HFDE, FDCE — — 4.2 (1.9) — Depth 3.38 (85.7) 3.38 (85.7) 3.38 (85.7) 3.38 (85.7)

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Dimensions in inches (mm)

4.12
(104.7)
6.00
(152.4)

1.38 3.38
(34.8) (85.7)

3.38 4.13
(85.7) (104.8)

6.00
(152.4)
4.12
(104.7)

Figure 1. Single-Pole F-Frame Breaker Figure 3. Three-Pole F-Frame Breaker

4.12
(104.7)
6.00
(152.4)

2.75 3.38
(69.9) (85.7)

3.38 5.50
(85.7) (139.7)

6.00
(152.4)
4.12
(104.7)

Figure 2. Two-Pole F-Frame Breaker Figure 4. Four-Pole F-Frame Breaker

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Front View
0.74
(18.8)

1.56
(39.7)

Side View
0.38 0.45 (11.4) diameter 2 holes 1.77 0.50 (12.7) wide conductor
(9.5) 0.11 (2.8) diameter x 0.31 (7.9) (44.8) with 0.22 (5.6) diameter hole
Line End
deep, 1 hole accept #6 (M3.5) 0.75 0.47
0.75 0.19 R thread cutting screws (19.1) 0.63
(19.1) (4.8 R) 0.27 (11.9)
(15.9)
0.08 (6.8)
(2.0)
1.41 1.03
(35.7) (26.2) Handle: 0.34 (8.7) wide
x 0.38 (9.5) thick
0˚ taper, load end 1.13
0.82 (28.6)
7˚ taper, line end
(20.8) 3.00
On (76.2)
0.16 R Trough for
Off 53˚ attachment
(4.1 R)
2.35 (59.7) R 0.22 (5.6) leads
2.72
(69.1) 4.00
(101.6) 6.00
0.09 R (152.4)
4.50 (2.4) R
(114.3)
0.19 (4.8)

0.09 (2.3) R 1.25 2.38

(Typ.) Push to trip (31.8) 0.31 (60.3) 0.44
(8.0) (11.1)
4-PLC’S.
E D B A

0.75 0.17 0.34

(19.1) (4.4) (8.7)

0.02 (.4) 0.02 (.4) 0.27 (6.8) 0.47

To top of clip 0.25 (6.4) (11.9)
Load End 1.38 0.08 0.75 (19.1)
(34.9) (19.8) 0.06 (1.6)
0.69 2.22 (56.4)
(17.5)
1.00 2.94 (74.6)
0.50 (25.4)
(12.7) 3.19 (81.0)
3.38 (85.7)
0.50 (12.7) wide 3.50 (88.9)
conductor with
0.22 (5.6) diameter C
hole

Dimensions
Breaker Handle
status A B C D E force, lbs. 

On 3.07 (78.0) 2.92 (74.2) 3.96 (100.6) 3.40 (86.4) 3.33 (84.6) 8
1.56 Tripped 2.65 (67.3) 2.57 (65.3) 4.06 (103.1) 2.99 (75.9) 2.98 (75.7) 3
(39.7)
Off 2.08 (52.8) 2.14 (54.4) 4.12 (104.7) 2.42 (61.5) 2.56 (65.0) 9
Reset 1.98 (50.3) 2.05 (52.1) 4.11 (104.4) 2.30 (58.4) 2.48 (63.1) 10
0.74
(18.8)
 Measured 0.125 (3.175) above Escutcheon.
 Applied by breaker handle to external handle mechanism.
Reproduced from drawings 1490D61 and 1490D65
Dimensions in parentheses in millimeters

Figure 5. Type FD Single-Pole Outline

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Front Cover Cutout Drilling Plans

Front Connected Rear Connected

0.75 0.47
0.25 (6.4) R (11.9)
Line End (19.1)
Line End Line End

2.31
(58.8) 2.91
(73.8)
2.88
(73.0) 3.16
(73.0)
Breaker 4.50
handle (114.3)

Breaker
1.91 0.59 handle
(48.4) Breaker
1.19 (30.2) (15.1)
handle 5.06
(114.3)
0.19 (4.8)
Diameter

Load End
0.58
14.8)
Location of 0.50 (12.7) diameter
megger holes, if required

0.69
1.38 (17.5)
Load End (34.9)
Load End
0.164-32 (M4 x 0.7) tap, 2 holes

0.44 (11.1) diameter holes for 15 to 100A

0.56 (14.3) diameter holes for 125 to 150A

Figure 6. Type FD Single-Pole Outline Drilling Plans

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Front View 0.74

(18.8)

1.56
(39.7)

Side View

0.13 (3.2) x 0.75 (19.1) slots

0.45 (11.4) diameter for attachment leads 0.50 (12.7) wide conductor
4 holes 1.77 with 0.22 (5.6) diameter hole
(44.8) [0.26 (6.6) diameter hole
0.11 (2.8) diameter x .31 (7.9)
Line End 0.38 0.75 ≥ 175A]
deep, 2 holes accept #6 (M3.5)
(9.5) (19.1)
thread cutting screws 0.63
0.75 0.19 R 0.82
(19.1)
1.38 0.08 0.27 (15.9)
(4.8 R) (34.9) (20.8)
(2.0) (6.8)

1.03
1.41 (26.2)
(35.7) 0.47 1.13
(11.9) (28.6)
0.16 0.13 (3.2) diameter x
(4.0) R 0.48 (12.3) deep, 3.00
1.72 (76.2)
(43.7) 3 holes accept #8 (M4)
On thread cutting screws
3.38 Trough for
Off 0.38 53˚ (85.7) attachment
2.72 0.09 R leads
(9.5) 2.35 (59.7) R
(69.1) (2.4) R
6.00
0.38 4.00 (152.4)
(101.6) 0.22 (5.6)
(9.5)
4.50
(114.3)
0.19
1.33 (33.7) (4.8) 0.47 0.50
0.34 0.31 (11.9) 0.19 (12.7)
0.75 0.17 Push to trip 1.25
(8.7) (31.8) (8.0) 2.38 (4.8)
(19.1) (4.4) E D B A
(60.3)

0.69 0.02 0.27 (6.8) 0.47

0.02 Handle:
(17.5) (0.4) 0.25 (6.4) (11.9)
0.09 (2.3) R (0.4) 1.38 0.34 (8.7) wide x
(Typ.) (34.9) 0.20 (5.0) diameter hole 0.38 (9.5) thick 0.08 0.75 (19.1)
4-PLC’S. 0.33 (8.3) diameter c‘bore 0˚ taper, load end (19.8) 0.06 (1.6)
2.75
(69.9) 1.94 (49.2) deep from top 7˚ taper, line end 2.22 (56.4)
0.69 0.34 (8.7) diameter c‘bore 2.94 (74.6)
(17.5) 0.66 (16.7) deep from bottom
1.00 To top of clip 3.19 (81.0)
(25.4) 2 mounting holes for
0.50 0.164-32 [#8] (M4 x 0.7) x 3.38 (85.7)
(12.7) 1.50 (38.1) 0.50 (12.7) wide 3.50 (88.9)
Load End
mounting screws conductor with
0.22 (5.6) C
diameter hole
[0.25 (6.4) diameter hole ≥ 175A]

Dimensions
Breaker Handle
status A B C D E force, lbs. 
On 3.07 (78.0) 2.92 (74.2) 3.96 (100.6) 3.40 (86.4) 3.33 (84.6) 12
1.56
(39.7) Tripped 2.65 (67.3) 2.57 (65.3) 4.06 (103.1) 2.99 (75.9) 2.98 (75.7) 4
Off 2.08 (52.8) 2.14 (54.4) 4.12 (104.7) 2.42 (61.5) 2.56 (65.0) 15
0.74
Reset 1.98 (50.3) 2.05 (52.1) 4.11 (104.4) 2.30 (58.4) 2.48 (63.1) 20
(18.8)  Measured 0.13 (3.18) above Escutcheon.
 Applied by breaker handle to external handle mechanism.
Reproduced from drawings 1490D62 and 1490D66
Dimensions in parentheses in millimeters

Figure 7. Type FD Two-Pole Outline

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Front Connected Rear Connected

0.75 0.47
Line End Line End (19.1) Line End (11.9)
0.25 (6.4) R

2.31
(58.8) 2.91
(73.8)
2.88 3.16
Breaker (73.0) (80.2)
handle
0.58 4.50
1.91 0.59 5.06
(14.8) (114.3)
(48.4) (15.1) (128.6)
1.19 Breaker Breaker
(30.2) handle handle

0.19 (4.8)
1.38
diameter (34.9)
Location of 0.50 (12.7)
diameter megger holes,
if required
Load End Load End 0.69 0.164-3 2 (M4 x 0.7) tap, Load End 1.38
(17.5) 2 holes (34.9)

0.44 (11.1) diameter holes for 15 to 100A

0.56 (14.3) diameter holes for 125 to 150A

Figure 8. Type FD Two-Pole Outline Drilling Plans

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Front View 0.74

(18.8)

1.56
(39.7)

0.20 (5.0) diameter hole

Side View
0.45 (11.4)
0.33 (8.3) diameter c'bore diameter
1.94 (49.2) deep from top. 6 holes 0.13 (3.2) x .75 (19.1) slots
0.34 (8.7) diameter c'bore for attachment leads
0.66 (16.7) deep from bottom. 0.11 (2.8) dia. 1.77 0.50 (12.7) wide conductor
4 munting holes for .164-32 (44.8) with 0.22 (5.6) diameter hole
x 0.31 (7.9) deep,
(No. 8) x 1.50 (M4 x 0.7 x 38.1) 0.38 2 holes accept 0.75 [0.26 (6.6) diameter hole
mounting screws. (9.5) #6 (M3.5) (19.1) ≥ 175A]
0.63
Line End 1.38 1.38 thread cutting 0.08 0.27 (15.9)
(34.9) (34.9) screws (2.0) (6.8)
0.19 (4.8)R

0.82
1.03
1.41 (20.8) (26.2) 3.38
(35.7) 0.47 1.13 (85.7)
0.75 (11.9) (28.6)
(19.1) 0.16 R
(4.0) R 3.00
1.72 (76.2)
0.38 Trough for
(43.7) On
(9.5) attachment
0.38 Off 0.09 R 53˚
leads
2.35 (59.7) R (2.4) R
(9.5)
4.50 6.00
(114.3) 4.00 (152.4)
(101.6) 0.22 (5.6)
0.50
(12.7)
0.19
0.09 (2.3) R 1.33 (4.8)
(33.7) 1.33 0.34 0.47 0.19
0.75 (Typ.) 0.31
Push to trip (33.7) (8.7) 1.25 (11.9)
(19.1) 4-PLC’S. (31.8) (8.0) (4.8)
E D B A
2.38
(60.3)
0.17
(4.4)
0.02 0.69 0.27 (6.8) 0.47
1.38 (17.5) Handle: 0.25 (6.4)
(0.4) (11.9)
Load End (34.9) 0.34 (8.7) wide x
0.02 0.08 0.75 (19.1)
0.38 (9.5) thick
0.13 (3.2) x 4.13 (0.4) (19.8) 0.06 (1.6)
(104.8) 0˚ taper, load end
0.48 (12.3) deep 7˚ taper, line end 2.22 (56.4)
2.06
6 holes (52.4) 2.94 (74.6)
accept #8 (M4) 1.00
thread cutting (25.4) To top of clip 3.19 (81.0)
0.50
screws (12.7) 3.38 (85.7)
0.50 (12.7) wide 3.50 (88.9)
conductor with
0.22 (5.6) C
diameter hole
[0.25 (6.4) diameter hole ≥ 175A]

Dimensions
Breaker Handle
status A B C D E force, lbs. 

On 3.07 (78.0) 2.92 (74.2) 3.96 (100.6) 3.40 (86.4) 3.33 (84.6) 14
1.56
(39.7) Tripped 2.65 (67.3) 2.57 (65.3) 4.06 (103.1) 2.99 (75.9) 2.98 (75.7) 4
Off 2.08 (52.8) 2.14 (54.4) 4.12 (104.7) 2.42 (61.5) 2.56 (65.0) 16
0.74 Reset 1.98 (50.3) 2.05 (52.1) 4.11 (104.4) 2.30 (58.4) 2.48 (63.1) 21
(18.8)  Measured 0.13 (3.18) above Escutcheon.
 Applied by breaker handle to external handle mechanism.
Reproduced from drawings 1490D63 and 1490D67
Dimensions in parentheses in millimeters

Figure 9. Type FD Three-Pole Outline

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Front Cover Cutout Drilling Plans

Front Connected Rear Connected

0.75 Line End 0.47

Line End Line End (11.9)
0.25 (19.1)

2.31
(58.8) 2.91
(73.8)
2.88 3.16
(73.0) (80.2)
Breaker
handle
0.58
1.91 0.59 (14.8) 4.50 5.06
(48.4) 1.19 (15.1) (114.3) (128.6)
Breaker Breaker
(30.2) handle handle

1.38 1.38
(34.9) (34.9)
0.19 (4.8)
Load End Diameter
Location of 0.50 (12.7) diameter
megger holes, if required
0.164-32 (M4 x 0.7) tap, 1.38
0.69 (34.9)
(17.5) 1.38 4 holes 2.75
(34.9) (69.9)
0.44 (11.1) diameter holes for 15 to 100A
0.56 (14.3) diameter holes for 125 to 150A
Load End Load End

Optional Ring Terminal Dimensions

0.73
(18.5)

Dia. 0.22 (<=160A)

(5.6)
0.27 0.25 (>160A)
(6.8) (6.4)

Figure 10. Type FD Three-Pole Outline Drilling Plans

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Front View
0.74
(18.8)

1.56
(39.7)

Side View

0.125 (3.18) x 0.750 (19.05) slots

0.45 (11.4) diameter for attachment leads 1.77 0.50 (12.7) wide conductor
8 holes (44.8) with 0.22 (5.6) diameter hole
0.38
0.11 (2.8) diameter x 0.75 [0.26 (6.6) diameter hole
Line End (9.5)
0.19 R 0.31 (7.9) deep, 4 holes ≥ 175A]
(19.1)
0.75 (4.8) R 1.38 1.38 1.38 accept #6 (M3.5)
0.63
(19.1) (34.9) (34.9) (34.9) thread cutting screws 0.27
(15.9)
0.08 (6.8)
(2.0)
1.03
1.41 (26.2)
(35.7) 0.47 1.13
(11.9) (28.6)
0.16 (4.0) R 0.82
3.38
(20.8) (85.7)
1.72 Trough for
(43.7) On
0.38 3.00 attachment
Off 0.13 (.32) diameter x 53˚ (76.2)
(9.5) 0.09 R leads
2.72 0.49 (12.3) deep, 2.35 (59.7) R 0.22 (5.6)
6 holes accept #8 (M4) (2.4) R
(69.1) 6.00
thread cutting screws (152.4)
4.50
(114.3) 0.38
(9.5)
4.00
(101.6) 0.19
0.09 (2.3)R 1.33 1.33 0.34 (4.8) 0.50
(Typ.) (33.7) Push to trip (33.7) 0.47 0.19 (12.7)
(8.7) 1.25 0.31
4-PLCs (31.8) (11.9) (4.8)
(8.0)
E D B A 2.38
(60.3)
0.75 (19.1)

0.17 0.69 (17.4) 0.02

0.02 1.38 (0.4) 0.27 (6.8) 0.47
(4.4) 1.38 Handle:
(0.4) (34.9) (34.9) 0.25 (6.4) (11.9)
Load End 0.20 (5.0) dia hole 0.34 (8.7) wide x
0.08 0.75 (19.1)
5.50 0.33 (8.3) dia c‘bore 0.38 (9.5) thick
(19.8) 0.06 (1.6)
(139.7) 1.94 (49.2) deep 0˚ taper, load end
2.06 (52.4) 7˚ taper, line end 2.22 (56.4)
from top
1.00 2.94 (74.6)
0.50 (25.4) 0.34 (8.7) dia c‘bore
(12.7) 0.66 (16.7) deep To top of clip 3.19 (81.0)
from bottom
3.38 (85.7)
2 mounting holes for
0.164-32 [#8] (M4 x 0.7) 0.500 (12.70) wide 3.50 (88.9)
x 1.50 (38.1) conductor with C
mounting screws 0.219 (5.56)
diameter hole
[0.250 (6.35) diameter hole ≥ 175A]

Dimensions
Breaker Handle
status A B C D E force, lbs. 

1.56 On 3.07 (78.0) 2.92 (74.2) 3.96 (100.6) 3.40 (86.4) 3.33 (84.6) 14
(39.7)
Tripped 2.65 (67.3) 2.57 (65.3) 4.06 (103.1) 2.99 (75.9) 2.98 (75.7) 4
Off 2.08 (52.8) 2.14 (54.4) 4.12 (104.7) 2.42 (61.5) 2.56 (65.0) 16
0.74
(18.8) Reset 1.98 (50.3) 2.05 (52.1) 4.11 (104.4) 2.30 (58.4) 2.48 (63.1) 21
 Measured 0.13 (3.18) above Escutcheon.
 Applied by breaker handle to external handle mechanism.
Reproduced from drawings 1490D64 and 1490D68
Dimensions in parentheses in millimeters

Figure 11. Type FD Four-Pole Outline

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Front Cover Cutout Drilling Plans

Front Connected Rear Connected

0.75 0.47
0.25 (6.4) R (19.1) (11.9)
Line End Line End Line End

2.31
(58.8)
2.91
(73.8) 3.16
2.88 (80.2)
(73.0)
Breaker 5.06
(128.6)
handle
4.50
(114.3) Breaker
0.59 0.19 (4.8) handle
1.91 1.19 diameter Breaker
(48.4) (15.1) (30.2) handle

0.58
(14.8)

1.38 1.38 1.38

(35.0) (35.0) (35.0) 1.38
Load End (34.9)
Location of 0.50 (12.7) 2.75
diameter megger holes, (69.9)
0.69 4.13
if required Load End (17.5)
1.38 (104.8)
Load End (34.9)
2.75 0.44 (11.1) diameter holes for 15 to 100A
(69.9) 0.56 (14.3) diameter holes for 125 to 150A
0.164-32 (M4 x 0.7) tap,
6 holes

Figure 12. Type FD Four-Pole Outline Drilling Plans

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