Eaton CHF260CS CH Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker - UL 489
Part Number: CHF260CS
Quick Summary
The Eaton CH thermal magnetic circuit breaker protects panel loads in 120/240V installations. Engineers often wrestle with ambiguous trip indicators and cramped spaces that complicate maintenance and troubleshooting. This unit is HACR rated and UL 489 listed, providing reliable protection for HVAC and general electrical loads while meeting critical safety standards. Compatible with Type CH load centers, it delivers a 60 A protection level with a common-trip two-pole design, and its trip-flag feature supports fast field diagnostics. By combining compact form with clear status indication, this breaker helps reduce downtime and installation costs, making it a practical choice for professional panel builders and maintenance teams alike.
Product Information
Extended Description
CHF260CS Eaton: EATON CH THERMAL MAGNETIC CIRCUIT BREAKER, 60 A, 10 KAIC, TWO-POLE, 120/240V, TRIP FLAG, COMMON BREAKER TRIP, #10-1/0 AWG CU/AL CLAM SHELL
Product Name
Eaton CH thermal magnetic circuit breaker
Catalog Number
CHF260CS
UPC
786680332425
Product Length/Depth
1.5 in
Product Height
2.6 in
Product Width
0.75 in
Product Weight
0.28 lb
Compliances
HACR Rated
Certifications
UL 489
Catalog Notes
HACR RATED. TWO-POLE 120/240V COMMON TRIP REQUIRES TWO 3/4-INCH SPACES. WITH TRIP INDICATION
Used with
Type CH Loadcenters
Type
TYPE CHF 3/4-INCH STANDARD CIRCUIT BREAKER
Amperage Rating
60 A
Voltage rating
120/240 V
Trip Type
Trip flag
Circuit breaker type
CHF
Interrupt rating
10 kAIC
Main circuit breaker
CHF
Wire size
#10-1/0 AWG Cu/Al
Number of poles
Two-pole
Two-pole CHF 60 A protection at 120/240 V includes common-trip operation and supports #10-1/0 AWG Cu/Al conductors. Business impact: coordinated protection across paired circuits reduces nuisance tripping and simplifies panel wiring for Type CH load centers. Application: ideal for feeders and branch circuits in electrical distribution panels. Trip flag and trip indication help electricians quickly verify the breaker state, speeding service calls and reducing downtime. Business impact: faster fault isolation lowers maintenance costs and improves uptime in critical facilities. Application: HVAC rooms, manufacturing lines, and data centers rely on rapid diagnostics. Ten kAIC interrupt rating withstands high fault currents, protecting equipment and wiring from damage. Business impact: minimizes downstream damage and lowers replacement costs. Application: large feeders and bus wiring in industrial plants. HACR rated design supports HVAC equipment and motors without nuisance tripping during normal operation. Business impact: improves reliability of cooling and ventilation systems while reducing energy waste. Application: commercial buildings and process cooling systems. UL 489 listing confirms compliance with industry standards for branch circuit protection. Business impact: enhances buyer confidence and streamlines procurement with supplier-approved components. Application: distribution panels across industrial and commercial sectors. Compact footprint and compatible wiring options—1.5 in depth, 0.75 in width, 2.6 in height, and #10-1/0 AWG Cu/Al—facilitate quick retrofits and space optimization. Business impact: saves panel space and reduces installation time. Application: Type CH load centers in crowded electrical rooms.
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FAQs
CHF260CS is designed for Type CH load centers as a two-pole protection device for 120/240V circuits. It accepts #10-1/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors and occupies two 3/4-inch spaces in the panel, aligning with standard CH distribution layouts to simplify retrofits and new builds alike.
The CHF260CS provides a 60 A amperage rating, 120/240 V voltage rating, and a 10 kAIC interrupt rating. It is HACR rated and UL 489 listed, delivering reliable overcurrent protection for HVAC, motors, and general power circuits while meeting industry safety standards.
Yes. The CHF260CS includes trip indication via a trip flag, enabling quick field verification of the breaker state. This feature reduces diagnostic time during maintenance, supports faster fault isolation, and helps minimize downtime in critical facilities.
Absolutely. The HACR rating specifically indicates suitability for HVAC equipment and motors. In practice, this means lower nuisance trips during normal HVAC operation and improved reliability for cooling systems, air handlers, and related electrical feeders in commercial and industrial environments.
Eaton provides a limited warranty for their CH circuit breakers. For details, engineers should review the Eaton warranty document linked in product resources (June 2024 update). This helps validate long-term service continuity, supports maintenance planning, and informs ROI considerations for panel-installed protection.