Overview
The Siemens QF240A is a 40A, two-pole Type QPF Class A ground-fault circuit-interrupter breaker for 120/240V AC applications. Its plug-in QPF construction provides a 10 kA interrupting rating and personnel-level ground-fault protection in compatible Siemens load centers.
Key Features
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Safety: Class A GFCI protection helps interrupt hazardous ground-fault current; certified to UL 489 and UL 943, with CSA and HACR ratings.
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Installation: Type QPF plug-in construction uses box-lug load terminals and a pigtail neutral for compatible Siemens load centers.
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Compatibility: Accepts #8–6 AWG copper or #8–4 AWG aluminum conductors.
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Performance: Rated 40A, 2 pole, 120/240V AC with a 10 kA interrupting rating.
Specifications
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Manufacturer: Siemens
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Model: QF240A
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Series / Type: QPF
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Current rating: 40A
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Poles / phase: 2 pole / single phase
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Voltage: 120/240V AC
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Interrupting rating: 10 kA
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Protection: Thermal-magnetic, Class A GFCI
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Mounting: Plug-in
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Terminal: Box lugs with pigtail neutral
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Wire range: #8–6 AWG copper; #8–4 AWG aluminum
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Certifications: UL 489, UL 943, CSA certified, HACR rated
Common Applications
- Two-pole circuits requiring Class A ground-fault protection.
- Compatible Siemens residential load centers serving equipment or branch circuits in wet or damp locations.
- Exact-model replacement applications where Siemens QF240A Type QPF is specified by the panel documentation.