When I say pure 240V circuits, I mean circuits that are usually a single load, and do not have a third neutral wire to use either leg independently for 120V. Examples of pure 240V circuits would be a ...
The Family Handyman on MSN2mon
How an Electrical System Works
Two-pole breakers for 240-volt circuits have to contact both bus bars. All the panel wiring is hidden by a door and behind it ...