Introduction; Warning And Safety Information; Qualified Person; Danger - Siemens TPS3 11 User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Siemens TPS3 Surge Protective Device (SPD).
This is a high quality, high energy surge suppressor designed to protect
sensitive equipment from damaging transient overvoltages.
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 and Safety Information
This equipment contains hazardous voltages. Death, serious injury,
or property damage 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, de-energize, 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 death or serious injury.

Warning

For the purposes of this manual and product labels, WARNING indicates
failure to following these instructions can result in death, serious injury,
or equipment damage.

Caution

For the purposes of this manual and product labels, CAUTION indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
These instruction 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 be required by the user, please call Siemens TPS
Tech Support at 1.888.333.3545 for assistance.

Do Not Hi-Pot Test SPDs

Any factory or on-site testing of power distribution equipment that
exceeds normal operating voltage such as high-potential insula-
tion testing, or any other tests where the suppression components
will be subjected to higher voltage than their rated Maximum
Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) must be conducted with
the SPD disconnected from the power source. For 4-wire systems,
the neutral connection at the SPD must also be disconnected prior
to performing high-potential testing and then reconnected after
test completion.
Failure to disconnect SPD and associated components during
elevated voltage testing will damage the SPD and will void the
warranty.
Industry Standards Changes - 2009
UL 1449 Third Edition and 2008 NEC® Article 285 generated substantial
changes.
• The term TVSS changed to SPD
• Types 1, 2, 3 & 4 SPDs are created
• UL 1449 clamping voltage performance testing changed from
500A to 3,000A
• UL 1449 added new I nominal testing (In), which consists of more
rigorous duty-cycle testing
The SPD Type category is important to understand before installing
any SPD. Type 1 and 2 SPDs are fully UL Listed devices whereas Type
4 SPDs are UL Recognized devices.
Type 1 – Installed on line or load side of the Main Overcurrent
Protection (OCP), similar to what you knew as SSA, except now includes
rigorous safety testing. Includes all OCP & safety disconnectors inside
the SPD
Type 2 – Installed on load side of the Main OCP, similar to what you
know as hardwired SPD, and it may require external OCP.
Type 3 – Point of Utilization, direct plug in type devices, similar to what
you know as surge strips. Theses devices are intended for installation
10 meters from the panel (rational based on IEEE Cat. A location).
Type 4 – Surge suppression components, could be a basic component
or a complete module. Type 4 components can be tested for Type 1,
Type 2 or Type 3 applications.
Figure 1: SPD Types
2008 Nec Art 285 & ul 1449-3
SPD Types: Types 1, 2, 3, & 4
Based on Location within electrical distribution system
(also coincides with ANSI/IEEE C62.41.2 - 2002 Categories C, B &A)