Eaton channel communication | September 2018
CONTENTS
Features & benefits
page 2
Features & benefits
page 3
Plug-on neutral timeline
page 3
Pull-ahead launch new
plug-on neutral SKUs
page 4
Pricing
page 4
Inventory & returns
page 4
Launch plan
page 4
Introducing Eaton’s BR & CH plug-on neutral portfolio
Eaton’s BR and CH plug-on neutral (PON) portfolio is the latest step in the evolution of
Eaton’s line of residential loadcenters and circuit breakers. Redesigned with customer
feedback in mind, the plug-on neutral loadcenter and breaker offering is built to improve
the safety and ease of installation, while reducing installation time and offering a more
professional look and feel.
Scope of new offering
The scope of the PON offering
includes both BR and CH singlephase loadcenters, 12 spaces
and above, in NEMA 1 indoor
and NEMA 3R outdoor types.
PON will become Eaton’s new
standard offering for all
loadcenters within this scope.
The old style loadcenters will
be obsoleted once inventory
in the warehouse is depleted.
This includes the existing
style CH PON loadcenters &
breakers as well as BR Quick
Connect loadcenters & breakers. Just to provide an idea of
the size of this new offering,
there are over 350 new catalog
numbers for loadcenters, covers,
electronic circuit breakers, and
accessories.
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BR and CH plug-on neutral (PON) features and benefits
QUICK EASY CLEAN
Shared features across the BR
and CH PON offerings:
Plug-on neutral:
Q
•
E
Eliminates the pigtail connection
providing time and labor savings
C
•
Provides a professional installation
Optimized knockouts:
E
•
Optimized knockout locations for
additional access
•
Easier to remove
Inboard neutral:
Q
•
E
Increases gutter space to allow
for professional installation of
conductors
Drywall offset: (on both sides of
Q
the can):
E
•
Self-leveling tabs allow for quick
drywall offset
Smooth case edges:
C
•
Providing a more professional look
and feel
2/0 Lug:
E
•
Easily removable and can be
installed in any location on the
neutral bar
Grounding screw:
Q
•
E
Grounding screw replaces Z-strap
to provide a quick and easy means
of bonding the neutral and ground
Common drive types:
Q
•
Minimizes number of tools required
E
for installation as the neutral bar
and breaker screws will share a
common drive type
Image above represents the BR PON offering
Features specific to BR PON offering:
BR short-body PON breakers:
Q
•
Short-body configuration maximizes
E
gutter space providing ease of
C
installation of the conductors
•
Reduced clutter of pigtails provides a
clean gutter space
•
Quick and clean installation, along
with a consistent form and fit
Backed out neutral screws:
Q
•
Allows for quick connection of neutral
and ground conductors
10 year warranty on BR loadcenters
and circuit breakers
Features specific to CH PON offering:
One piece silver flashed copper bus:
C
•
Provides superior conductivity,
corrosion resistance, and durability
Unique sandalwood finish:
C
•
Aesthetically appealing, scratchresistant powder coating
Full length neutral bars
E
•
Offers additional terminations to land
the neutral and ground conductors
CHF AFCI/GFCI/Thermal magnetic
E
breakers:
•
Mechanical flag for trip indication
(on thermal mag, AFCI & GFCI)
•
All CH breakers provide a 2 position
handle with simple 1 step reset
Separately packaged covers for the
E
CH loadcenters:
•
Help protect from shipping damage
Limited lifetime warranty on all CH
loadcenters and circuit breakers
(including electronic breakers)
Cover features:
Improved twist-outs:
E E
•
Easier to remove twistouts
Embossed circuit numbers:
C C
•
Durable circuit numbering
with added marking for
twin breakers
Keyhole hanging feature:
•
Ease of cover installation
Rigid cover spine:
•
Provides strength when
twistouts are removed