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TPS4 Surge Protection Devices |
Installation Guide / User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Siemens TPS4 Surge Protective
Device (SPD). This is a high quality, high energy surge
suppressor designed to protect sensitive equipment from
damaging transient overvoltage events.
Proper installation is important to maximize performance.
Please follow the steps outlined herein.
This entire user manual should be read prior to beginning
installation. These instructions are not intended to replace
national or local codes. Follow all applicable electrical codes
to ensure compliance. Installation of this SPD should only be
performed by qualified electrical personnel.
All Siemens SPDs are extensively tested in accordance with
industry standards such as ANSI/IEEE C62.41.1, C62.41.2,
C62.45, C62.62, C62.72, UL 1449, UL 1283, IEC 61643, etc.
Warning & Safety Information
This equipment contains hazardous voltages. Property
damage, serious injury or death can result if safety
instructions are not followed. Only qualified personnel
should work on or around this equipment after becoming
thoroughly familiar with all warnings, safety notices,
and maintenance procedures contained herein.
The successful and safe operation of this equipment is
dependent upon proper handling, installation, operation,
and maintenance.
Qualified Person
For the purposes of this manual and product labels,
a QUALIFIED PERSON is one who is familiar with the
installation, construction, and operation of this equipment,
and the hazards involved. In addition, he or she has the
following qualifications:
(a) Is trained and authorized to energize, deenergize, clear,
ground and tag circuits and equipment in accordance
with established safety practices.
(b) Is trained in the proper care and use of personal
protective equipment (PPE) such as rubber gloves,
hard hat, safety glasses or face shields, flash clothing,
etc. in accordance with established safety practices.
(c) Is trained in rendering first aid.
Danger
For the purposes of this manual and product labels,
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
Notice
For the purposes of this manual and product labels,
NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in damage to the equipment
but does not create a potential for personal injury.
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or
variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible
contingency to be met in connection with installation,
operation or maintenance. Should further information
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be desired or should particular problems arise which are not
covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes, the matter
should be referred to the local Siemens sales office.
Do Not Hi-Pot Test SPDs
The TPS4 unit needs to be fully disconnected during
Hi-Pot testing. Failure to disconnect SPD and associated
components during elevated voltage testing will damage
the SPD and will void the warranty.
Limited Warranty
Siemens warrants its TPS4 SPDs against defective
workmanship and materials for 10 years. Liability is
limited to the repair or replacement of the defective
product at Siemens' option. A Return Material Authorization
number (RA#) must be given by the company prior to the
return of any product. Returned products must be sent to the
factory with the transportation charges prepaid. In addition,
the company also warranties unlimited replacement of
modular and component parts within the warranty period
previously described.
The company specifically disclaims all other warranties,
expressed or implied. Additionally, the company is
not responsible for incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in any product
or component thereof.
The sales contract contains the entire obligation of Siemens.
This instruction manual shall not become part of or modify
any prior existing agreement, commitment or relationship.
Unpacking & Preliminary Inspection
Inspect the entire shipping container for damage or signs
of mishandling before unpacking the unit. Remove the
packing material and further inspect the unit for any obvious
shipping damages. If any damage was found and is a result
of shipping or handling, immediately file a claim with the
shipping company and forward a copy to your local Siemens
sales office.
Storage
The unit should be stored in a clean, dry environment.
Storage temperature is -55ºC (-67ºF) to +85ºC (+185ºF).
Avoid exposing the unit to areas of high condensation.
All of the packaging materials should be left intact until the
unit is ready for installation. If the unit has been stored for
an extended period of time, it may be necessary to clean
the unit and make a complete inspection of the unit prior
to installing and placing into service.
General Information
This device features internal overcurrent and
overtemperature protection that will disconnect affected
surge suppression components at the end of their useful life,
but will maintain power to the load – now unprotected. If
this situation is undesirable for the application, follow
these instructions for servicing or replacing the device.
Service of this unit consists of replacing the entire module
and/ or display assembly.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the replaceable
module. Do not attempt to disassemble the module as it may
have high voltage energy stored and can be hazardous if not
handled properly.
Precautionary Statement Regarding SPDs
on Ungrounded Systems
Caution – Ungrounded systems are inherently unstable
and can produce excessively high line-to-ground voltages
during certain fault conditions. During these fault conditions,
any electrical equipment including an SPD, may be subjected
to voltages which exceed their designed ratings. This
information is being provided to the user so that an informed
decision can be made before installing any electrical
equipment on an ungrounded power system.
Overcurrent Protection
The TPS4 SPD unit draws very little current under normal
operation and will only conduct current for a very brief
duration upon encountering a transient surge. The TPS4
unit contains overcurrent and thermal protection to protect
against abnormal overvoltage conditions.
Installation Guide / User Manual
| TPS4 Surge Protection Devices
System Grounding
An equipment grounding conductor must be used on all
electrical circuits connected to the SPD.
For the best performance, use a single point ground
system where the service entrance grounding electrode
system is connected to and bonded to building steel,
metallic piping, driven rods, etc. (NEC® and IEEE Std
142-2007 are appropriate standards).
For sensitive electronics and computer systems, ground
impedance should be as low as possible. When metallic
raceway is used as an additional grounding conductor,
an insulated grounding conductor should be run inside
the raceway and sized per the NEC®. Adequate electrical
continuity must be maintained at all raceway connections.
Do not use isolating bushings to interrupt a metallic
raceway run.
A separate isolated ground for the SPD is NOT recommended
because it may isolate the SPD from the rest of the
electrical system, thus decreasing performance. Proper
equipment connections to grounding system and ground
grid continuity should be verified via inspections and tested
on a regular basis as part of a comprehensive electrical
maintenance program.
Environment
The TPS4 is designed to operate in an environment ranging
from: -35 ºC (-31 ºF) to +75 ºC (+167 ºF) and with relative
humidity of 0%-95% (non-condensing).
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