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Part 3 In this the third part of the article covering circuit breakers, the following topics are covered: Methods Of Mounting Circuit Breakers Fixed Mounted Circuit Breakers Removable Mounted Circuit Breakers Drawout Mounted Circuit Breakers Methods Of Securing Circuit Breakers Stab Lock Type Circuit Breakers Bolted Type Circuit Breakers Din Rail Mounted Circuit Breakers
the breaker using pressure connectors that are tightened by some type of threaded fastener. While not as easy to replace as a stab-lock type breaker, this method does allow for some saving of time, both during panel building and individual breaker replacement later on. The letters DIN stand for German Industry Standards. DIN rails are available in more than one physical size. The DIN rail mounting method is increasingly replacing thru-bolt, foot, and plate mounting methods once more commonly used. In the next part of this article the following topics will be covered: Time Current Curves Available Fault Current Series Rated Devices Selective Coordination Line and Load Terminal Connections Ambient Compensated Circuit Breakers