ASCO SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection Handling Considerations Storage LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS Environment Audible Noise Service Clearances Mounting Warnings Defined MODEL NUMBER CONFIGURATION Model Number Configuration SPD WIRING AND MOUNTING...
3. If any damage as a result of shipping is observed, immediately file a claim with the shipping agency and forward a copy to your local ASCO Surge Protection Sales Representative. Handling Considerations: Larger units are bolted to a shipping pallet to facilitate handling by forklift or pallet jack.
WARNING! INDICATE[S] A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. WARNING [SIGNS] SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARDS UNLESS PERSONAL INJURY RISK APPROPRIATE TO THIS LEVEL IS ALSO INVOLVED. AVERTISSEMENT! INDIQUE UNE SITUATION DANGEREUSE QUI, SI ELLE N’EST PAS ÉVITÉE, POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER LA MORT OU DES BLESSURES GRAVES.
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NEC Considerations: The following is from the National Electric Code 2008 Edition. NEC 285.21 Connections NEC 285.23 Type 1 SPDs. Shall be installed in accordance with 285.35(A) and (B). Installation. Type 1 SPDs shall be installed as follows: Type 1 SPDs shall be permitted to be connected to the supply side of the service disconnect as permitted in 230.82(4) or Type 1 SPDs shall be permitted to be connected in Type 2 locations as specified in 285.24.
Grounding conductors must be routed with the associated power conductors in the same raceway (conduit). When metallic raceways are used, adequate electrical continuity must be maintained at all raceway connections, particularly raceway terminations to the electrical enclosures. The use of isolating bushings or other means to interrupt a metallic conduit run is a potential safety hazard and is not recommended.
1. Insure that all power is removed before beginning installation. A qualified licensed electrician shall install all electrical connections. 2. The standard SPD is provided in a 520- NEMA 12 (Indoor), 515- NEMA 1 (indoor), 510- NEMA 4X rated enclosures. Verify the SPD enclosure rating by referencing position 14 in the model number.
250 VAC maximum with a power factor of 1.0. Access to the contacts is provided via contact terminals located inside of the unit’s cover. Surge Counter (Optional, Model 520 & Model 515): The surge counter is provided for transient voltage surge monitoring. The counter totalizes line surges monitored since the last time the counter was reset.
Corrective Maintenance: The ASCO Series 500 SPDs are designed for years of trouble-free operation. However, even the most reliable equipment may fail under abnormal conditions. Diagnostic indicators are provided to indicate when the unit needs repair or replacement. To ensure continuity of surge protection, failed units should be repaired or replaced at the earliest convenient service opportunity.
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