Blue Sea 7038 - 187-Series 40 Amp Circuit Breaker Panel Mount

Circuit breakers protect the wire in electrical circuits. Blue Sea Systems broad selection of magnetic and thermal circuit breakers include a vast selection of main and branch circuit protection devices. Their robust design makes them ideal for marine and vehicle AC and DC electrical systems. Thermal circuit breakers provides heavy duty circuit protection for 25 To 200 Ampere loads when switching and circuit protection are both required.

Blue Sea 7038BSS Attributes

• Ampere Rating: 40 Amp
• Voltage Rating: 48 Volt
• Reset Type: Manual
• Terminal Connection: Screw
• Type: Thermal
• Quantity: Single
• Estimated Install Time (Hours): 0.25

Blue Sea 7038BSS Features & Benefits

• Combines Switching And Circuit Protection Into A Single Device
• Waterproof. Clear, Single Lever Operation
• Large Clearance Around Terminal Studs Accepts Heavy Gauge Wire Lugs
• Robust Terminals Provide High Torque Connections
• Visible Yellow Reset Lever Shows Open Condition
• Meets SAE J1171 External Ignition Protection Requirements
• Trip Free Design Cannot Be Held “ON” During Fault Current Condition
• Ignition Protected - Safe For Installation Aboard Gasoline Powered Boats
• Large Lever With Vertical Or Horizontal Orientation Provides Indication Of Trip Status; Recessed Mounting Holes For Clean Appearance
• No Supplier Warranty

Blue Sea Systems 187-Series Circuit Breaker - Panel Mount 40A

Model: 7038-BSS

• Combines switching and circuit protection into a single device*
• Clear, single lever operation
• "Trip Free" design cannot be held "ON" during fault current condition
• Waterproof
• Recessed mounting holes for clean appearance
• Large Clearance around terminal studs accept heavy gauge wire lugs
• Robust 5/16 M8 terminals provide high torque connections
• Large lever with vertical/horizontal orientation provides indication of trip status
• Ignition protected - Safe for installation aboard gasoline powered boats

* Do not use as a switch where high inrush currents are expected.

Specifications

Amperage	40A
Maximum Voltage	48vDC
Mounting	Panel Mount
Circuit Breaker Type	Thermally responsive Bi-metal blade
Terminal Stud Torque	75 in-lb (8.47 Nm)
Interrupt Capacity	5000A @ 12V 3000A @ 24V 1500A @ 42V
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40° C
Maximum Operating Temperature	85° C
Case Material	Thermoset Polyester
Circuit Breaker Class	Type III - switchable/manual reset - trip free
Mounting Hole	Accept #10 (M5) Screw
Terminal Stud Size	5/16" - 18

"SwitchHeavy duty circuit protection when switching and circuit protection are both required. Single lever operation is clearly visible. Ignition protected (conforming to SAE J1171), safe for installation aboard gas-powered boats. Weather resistant. 5\/16-18 terminal studs. Maximum voltage 42 volts DC."
SKU: NVN-1001938
MPN: 7038-BSS
UPC: 632085070380