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GE TKMA836800
Product Name: GE TKMA836800 3-Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker (TK/K1200 Frame)
Product Overview: The TKMA836800 is a 3-pole thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breaker from GE’s TK frame series (K1200 line). Rated at 800 A and 600 V AC, it provides branch-circuit and feeder protection in heavy industrial and large commercial power distribution systems. It features a bolt-on connection type and LI (long-time and instantaneous) trip functions.
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Technical Specifications:
- Manufacturer: General Electric
- Series: TKMA (K1200 line)
- Frame: TK (K1200)
- Poles: 3
- Amperage: 800 A
- Voltage: 600 V AC
- Phase: 3-phase
- Interrupting Rating: 30 kAIC at 480 V AC
- Trip Unit: Thermal-magnetic, LI (Long-Time and Instantaneous) functions
- Connection Type: Bolt-On
- Terminals: Load side lugs, 5.5 in lug length
- Wire Size: 3 AWG to 500 kcmil
- Dimensions: 8.25 in (W) × 5.5 in (D) × 15.5 in (H)
- Certifications: UL, CSA compliant
Functional Features:
- Thermal-magnetic protection for overload and short-circuit conditions
- Bolt-on design for secure panelboard installation
- LI trip functions for long-time overload and instantaneous short-circuit protection
- Suitable for 3-phase industrial power distribution
Performance Parameters:
- Continuous current rating: 800 A
- Interrupting capacity: 30 kA at 480 V AC
- Handles wire sizes from 3 AWG to 500 kcmil
Material & Structural Characteristics:
- Heavy-duty molded case construction for 800 A frame
- Bolt-on terminals with load-side lugs
Installation Requirements:
- Install in compatible TK frame panelboards with bolt-on mounting
- Terminate load-side lugs with appropriately sized conductors (3 AWG to 500 kcmil)
- Torque all connections per GE specification
- Ensure adequate clearance for 15.5 in height requirement
Usage Notes:
- Verify interrupting rating (30 kA at 480 V) matches available fault current at installation point
- Thermal-magnetic trip unit is not field-interchangeable
- De-energize before performing any maintenance
