Eaton CHB3100 Circuit Breaker - UL 489 Certified
Part Number: CHB3100
Quick Summary
The Eaton CHB3100 circuit breaker provides reliable thermal-magnetic protection for CH load centers in commercial and light industrial panels. Engineers and maintenance teams often wrestle with nuisance trips, mismatched interrupt ratings, and slow panel upgrades that disrupt production. This device delivers precise protection with a 100 A rating and 240 V supply, plus a 10 kAIC interrupt capacity to handle fault currents typical of modern facilities. It carries UL 489 certification for code-compliant installations, and Eaton offers a limited lifetime warranty for long-term reliability. Designed for straightforward CH Loadcenter integration, it works with standard wiring sizes and supports scalable protection, helping minimize downtime and overall lifecycle costs.
Product Information
Extended Description
CHB3100 Eaton: Eaton CH thermal magnetic circuit breaker,Circuit breaker,15 A,10 kAIC,Three-pole,240 V,#14-8 AWG,CHB,CH Loadcenters
Product Name
Eaton CH thermal magnetic circuit breaker
Catalog Number
CHB3100
UPC
782113112701
Product Length/Depth
5.9 in
Product Height
2.2 in
Product Width
3.8 in
Product Weight
0.9 lb
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Certifications
UL 489 Contact Manufacturer
Used with
CH Loadcenters
Type
Circuit breaker
Amperage Rating
100 A
Voltage rating
240 V - 240 V
Circuit breaker type
CHB
Interrupt rating
10 kAIC
Wire size
#4-1/0 AWG
Number of poles
Three-pole
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Thermal-magnetic protection provides fast, coordinated tripping for overloads and short circuits, reducing nuisance trips and equipment damage in 3-phase panels. This enhances system uptime and safety in manufacturing lines and process controls. Application: CH Loadcenters, 100 A feeders. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Three-pole construction delivers synchronized protection across all phases, improving phase balance and selective coordination in industrial power distribution. Application: Commercial and light industrial panels requiring robust 3-phase protection. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 10 kAIC interrupt rating enables higher fault current handling, lowering the risk of cascading damage and facilitating protective device coordination. Application: High-energy facilities with significant fault current potential. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Wide wire-size compatibility (#4-1/0 AWG) simplifies installation and reduces the need for adapters, saving time during panel assembly. Application: CH Loadcenters with large feeders. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compact footprint (5.9 in; 2.2 in; 3.8 in) supports denser panel layouts, increasing install flexibility. Application: Space-constrained electrical rooms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UL 489 certification ensures regulatory compliance and safe integration, lowering project risk. Application: Electrical panels in compliance-driven environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Limited lifetime warranty reduces total cost of ownership by providing long-term product support. Application: Facilities planning and ongoing maintenance budgeting.
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FAQs
CHB3100 is designed for installation within Eaton CH Loadcenters. It is a three-pole device rated for 100 A at 240 V and supports wiring with sizes up to #4-1/0 AWG. Verify panel compatibility with CHB series breakers, secure to the bus, and connect conductors per manufacturer guidelines. Its footprint and terminal arrangement are optimized for fast, reliable field installation in standard CH Loadcenters.
The CHB3100 provides 100 A continuous amperage rating and a 10 kAIC interrupt rating, at a 240 V operation. It is a three-pole CHB-type breaker suitable for 3-phase distribution, ensuring robust fault interruption and coordinated protection within CH Loadcenters.
Yes. CHB3100 is intended for 3-phase, 240 V panels and is well-suited for industrial and commercial environments requiring reliable thermal-magnetic protection, high fault-current handling, and easy integration with CH Loadcenters. Its 100 A rating aligns with mid-sized feeders and typical industrial panel configurations.
CHB3100 carries UL 489 certification, indicating compliance with recognized safety standards for circuit breakers. For validation and documentation, consult the manufacturer warranty and specification sheets. This certification supports code-compliant installations in CH Loadcenters.
CHB3100 comes with a limited lifetime warranty, providing long-term protection against manufacturing defects and improving total cost of ownership. The combination of UL 489 certification, durable construction, and compatibility with standard CH Loadcenters supports lower maintenance costs and reduced panel upgrade risks over the equipment’s lifetime.