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Does the neutral bar on a factory assembled NQ panel come bonded to the metal box?

Issue:
Neutral bar on a factory assembled NQ panel comes bonded to the metal box

Product Line:
Panelboards.

Environment:
Products sold in the United States.

Cause:
Product features.

Resolution:
No. The panel neutrals are normally not bonded to ground when shipped. Bonding the neutral to ground is usually done on a service entrance panel only.

If the neutral needs to be bonded to the box on an NQ panel, use bonding straps. Catalog numbers are: For the 100 and 225 amp is 80122-269-50. For the 400 and 600 amp is 80122-270-50. Kit includes lugs and required screws.