BR290 - Cutler Hammer 90 Amp 2-Pole 120/240V Type BR Plug-On Circuit Breaker, 10 kAIC, Common Trip, UL 489

Product Overview

The BR290 is a Cutler Hammer Type BR plug-on circuit breaker rated 90 amps, 2-pole for 120/240V systems with a common trip.

This breaker is listed to UL 489 and has a 10 kAIC interrupting rating. Request a quote for pricing and availability.

Key Features

• 90 Amp, 2-pole configuration for 120/240V branch-circuit protection
• Common trip (both poles trip together)
• 10 kAIC interrupting rating
• Type BR plug-on design (loadcenter/convertible panels compatible with BR type)
• UL 489 listed

Function and intended use

The BR290 provides branch-circuit overcurrent protection as a 2-pole device for multiwire or 240V loads. Its common trip design ensures both poles open together when either pole experiences a trip condition, maintaining safe disconnection of multiwire circuits.

• Protects 120/240V branch circuits up to 90 amps
• Common trip for coordinated two-pole switching

Electrical ratings and performance

Key electrical specifications describe the BR290's capacity and interrupting performance.

• Amperage: 90 A
• Poles: 2-pole
• Voltage: 120/240 VAC
• Interrupting rating: 10 kAIC

Panel and system compatibility

This product is a Type BR plug-on breaker intended for use in loadcenters and panelboards that accept Cutler Hammer/BR style plug-on breakers. Compatibility depends on the specific panel model and manufacturer; confirm the panel accepts Type BR plug-on breakers before ordering.

• Type: BR plug-on — fits BR-compatible loadcenters/panels
• Confirm physical and panel compatibility with the target loadcenter

Safety and listings

The BR290 is designated as UL 489 listed and carries a 10 kAIC interrupting rating, indicating it meets recognized requirements for circuit breakers used in branch-circuit applications.

• UL 489 listed
• 10 kAIC interrupting capacity

Before You Order

Confirm the model number and quantity required before ordering. Verify the target loadcenter or panel accepts Type BR plug-on breakers and that a 90 A, 2-pole breaker with a 10 kAIC rating meets your system requirements and local code.

• Confirm panel compatibility with Type BR plug-on breakers
• Verify required interrupting rating for the installation
• Confirm model number BR290 and required quantity

Ordering from Lumera Electric

Check the purchasing options shown on the Lumera Electric product page for BR290 - Cutler Hammer 90 Amp 2-Pole 120/240V Type BR Plug-On Circuit Breaker, 10 kAIC, Common Trip, UL 489. For project quantities or additional ordering requirements, use Request a Quote and provide the required quantity.