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What is the main breaker kit for a 225amp NQ panel?

Issue:
What Main breaker kits are available for the 125 amp and 225amp NQ panelboards?

Product Line:
NQ Panelboards.

Environment:
Application

Cause:
Product Features

Resolution:
Following are the available Main breaker kits with Main breaker Frames listed:

NQMB2HJ Mains kit uses the 600V rated Powerpact H frame breaker 125 amp maximum for 125A interiors, or a Powerpact J frame breaker, up to 225amp maximum for 225A interiors.

NOTE: The use of 600V H and J frame breakers used as Mains in a 240V panelboard, allows accessories, i.e. Shunt trip, to be added to the Main.
The Powerpact Q Frame breakers (240V rated) have NO options/accessories that can be added or ordered for the breaker.

NQMB2Q Mains kit uses the 240V rated Powerpact Q frame breaker from 70-225A .

NQMB2KI, when using the KI frame breaker. MAIN and Breaker kit NLA, obsolete

All Main Circuit breaker kits DO NOT include the main breaker.