Eaton 3BR4242L400S Main Lug Loadcenter - UL 67 Listed
Part Number: 3BR4242L400S
Quick Summary
The Eaton 3BR4242L400S Main Lug Loadcenter is a 400 A distribution panel for industrial electrical rooms and commercial facilities. Engineers often struggle with space, modularity, and maintenance access in dense electrical rooms, especially when retrofitting legacy panels. It carries UL 67 listing with UL Listed E52977 and a 10-year warranty, plus a factory-integrated surge option for critical protection. Designed for surface mounting with aluminum bus, the 42-space, 42-circuit layout supports scalable three-phase power distribution for factories, data centers, and facility upgrades. This combination helps minimize downtime and simplifies maintenance scheduling.
Product Information
Extended Description
3BR4242L400S Eaton: Eaton BR main lug loadcenter,Main lug,400 A,Aluminum,NEMA 1,Surface,NEMA 1,42 Circuits,42 Spaces,Factory integrated surge, No feed thru lugs,Three-phase
Product Name
Eaton BR main lug loadcenter
Catalog Number
3BR4242L400S
UPC
786685895352
Product Length/Depth
57 in
Product Height
7.5 in
Product Width
20 in
Product Weight
86 lb
Warranty
10 year limited
Certifications
UL 67 UL Listed file E52977
Type
Main lug
Amperage Rating
400 A
Bus material
Aluminum
Mounting
Surface
Number of circuits
42
Number of spaces
42
Options
Factory integrated surge, No feed thru lugs
Phase
Three-phase
Enclosure
NEMA 1
NEMA rating
NEMA 1
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Eaton Specification Sheet - 3BR4242L400S
Eaton type BR circuit breaker limited warranty June 2024
Feature: 400 A main lug, three-phase distribution with aluminum bus. Benefit: Delivers heavy-load capacity in a compact footprint, enabling efficient power distribution on the plant floor and reducing the need for oversized upstream gear. Application: Manufacturing lines, machine centers, and large-control panels benefit from reliable, scalable power. Feature: 42 circuits and 42 spaces in a surface-mounted NEMA 1 enclosure. Benefit: Ample capacity supports future expansion and circuit zoning without rehousing, lowering total installed cost. Application: Electrical rooms and service entrances in commercial facilities and industrial spaces. Feature: Aluminum bus and rugged BR family design. Benefit: Lighter weight for easier handling and corrosion resistance, improving installation speed and long-term reliability. Application: New builds and retrofit projects where weight and durability matter. Feature: Factory integrated surge protection and no feed-thru lugs. Benefit: Reduced need for external surge devices and simplified wiring topology, cutting installation time and potential failure points. Application: Critical loads such as drives, PLCs, and motor controls. Feature: NEMA 1 surface enclosure with UL 67 listing and 10-year warranty. Benefit: Compliance assurance, robust protection in indoor environments, and long-term support for maintenance contracts. Application: OEM builds, data centers, and facilities relying on documented warranties. Insight: The 57 in depth and 20 in width footprint aligns with typical wall thickness and service space constraints in retrofit projects, while still accommodating a dense 42-space configuration, a common requirement in modern facility upgrades.
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FAQs
Begin by verifying wall supports and securing a level mounting plane for the 20 in width and 57 in depth footprint. Ensure appropriate clearances per NEMA 1 indoor requirements, attach to a solid backing, and connect branch circuits to the 42 spaces. Confirm UL 67 compliance and use the factory-integrated surge option where planned. This setup minimizes field-wabricated tabbing and simplifies future maintenance.
Key specs include a 400 A amperage rating, aluminum bus material, surface mounting, NEMA 1 enclosure, 42 circuits, 42 spaces, and three-phase configuration. The unit weighs 86 lb and fits within a 57 in length, 20 in width, and 7.5 in height footprint, with a 10-year warranty and UL 67 listing for reliability and compliance.
Yes, the 3BR4242L400S supports factory integrated surge protection as an option. This reduces external hardware, streamlines installation, and helps protect critical loads such as drives and PLCs from transient events, contributing to lower downtime and maintenance costs.
The unit is UL 67 listed (UL Listed file E52977) and comes with a 10-year limited warranty. These certifications indicate compliance with industry safety standards for low-voltage switchgear, support regulatory acceptance, and provide a predictable service life that aids in budgeting and warranty planning.
The absence of feed-thru lugs means you cannot feed through between lugs within the same enclosure. Plan feeders from a separate main or sub-feed arrangement and use appropriate lugs or kits if feed-through is required. This configuration is ideal for dedicated branch-circuit distribution and simplifies fault isolation and serviceability.