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WARNING – IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ – WARNING Safety First – Hazardous Voltage & Shock Hazard • Only qualified licensed electricians should install or service SPDs • Hazardous voltages exist within SPDs • SPDs should never be installed or serviced when energized •...
ASCO SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Major Industry Nomenclature Changes Effective 2008-2009 Figure 1: NEC® Article 285 & UL 1449-4 GENERAL INFORMATION Simplified Explanation of Operation Precautionary Statement Regarding SPDs on Ungrounded Systems...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing an ASCO 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 steps outlined herein.
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 ASCO. Storage Environment This SPD should be stored in a clean, dry environment. Storage temperature range is -40°C (-40°F) to +60°C (+140°F).
600D = 600V Delta - 3Ø 3W+Grnd (Fig 4) & HRG Wye Example: 457120SP16ACAE20 - Model 457, 240/120V Split Phase, 160kA, Standard Modes, Compression Lugs or Terminals, LEDs/Audible Alarm/Relay, NEMA 1/12/3R/4, Type 2, No Accessories or Options PRE-INSTALLATION & INSTALLATION PLANNING Operating Environment The standard unit is in a Type 1 enclosure.
1 Ground 1 Neutral, 1 Ground Service Clearance Service clearance is needed at the front of the Model 457 unit only, 36 inches minimum is the required distance for clearance pursuant to the NEC®. Maximizing SPD Performance SPD’s must be located as close to the circuit as possible to minimize parasitic losses. Surges are high current, high frequency events that cause substantial voltage drops across conductors.
Circuit Breaker and Disconnect Switch This Model 457 family SPD is tested and qualified as a Type 2 SPD per UL 1449 Fourth Edition and 2008 NEC®. This SPD can be installed on the load side of the service overcurrent device per 2008 NEC® Article 285.
Model 457 is approximately 5.25 in. (133 mm) deep. It will not flush mount unless there is at least 5.25 in. (133 mm) of clearance. Model 457 is not designed to flush mount on a typical 2 x 4 stud wall.
SPDs for ungrounded systems can be installed on grounded systems with a clamping performance penalty. However, SPDs for grounded systems installed on ungrounded systems are almost certainly destined for premature failure. Call ASCO Tech Support at (800) 237-4567 for further information.
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 all other available electrodes, building steel, metal water pipes, driven rods, etc.
INSTALLATION Common Problems to Avoid • Confirm System voltage to SPD voltage (120V SPD will fail instantly on 240V, 277V, etc.). • Locate SPD close so leads are short & straight as possible (or will seriously hurt performance). • Make sure N-G or XO bonding meets NEC® (or will prematurely fail SPD). •...
Service Test Silence 9295_R1 Model 457 Control and Diagnostics Panel Control and Diagnostic Panel All indicators and controls are located on the front diagnostic panel. Green LEDs indicate correct operation. Phase A, B & C: Tri-Color LED status indicators – one per phase Green –...
FIGURE 11: SPD DIMENSIONS: NEMA TYPE 1, 4, AND 4X STAINLESS STEEL FIGURE 12: SPD DIMENSIONS: NEMA TYPE 3R FIGURE 13: SPD DIMENSIONS: NEMA TYPE 4X PLASTIC Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual IO-70063 RevD 03-18...
If LEDs are illuminated in a manner that suggests contradictory information, there may be an internal logic problem and the unit needs replaced. If none of the LEDs are illuminated, the unit may not be installed correctly. For troubleshooting assistance, please contact ASCO Technical Support at (800) 237-4567. Surge Counter Options The surge counter registers the number of transient overvoltages on all L-N and L-G modes since the counter was last reset.
9 Connected to Pin 6 Dry Contact Option Model 457 is available with optional Dry Contacts which utilize a DB-9 connector. This feature provides two sets of normally open (N.O.) and normally closed (N.C.) contacts through the DB-9 connector. These relay contacts can be used for remote indication of the SPD’s operating status.
Tip: Visually confirm N-G bonding. Be aware that a voltmeter measuring N-G can be misleading. For example, N-G voltage could read 0V because neutral and ground are at the same potential purely by happenstance, not because they are bonded. Visually confirm bonding. FIGURE 16: TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART Possible 457 Control and Diagnostics Panelboard Failure.
Disconnect power to the SPD. Discharge internal capacitors by grounding. Unplug the 10 pin connector from the Model 457 module. Using a 7/16” socket wrench, remove the bolts on both ends of the module, and pull the module out. Make note of the location and part number of each module removed, as this part number is not referenced anywhere else on the SPD.
Limited Warranty ASCO warrants it’s AC panel protection products against defective workmanship and materials for 10 years (Optional warranty available) from the date of original purchase. The unit must have been installed by a qualified and licensed electrician in order to quality for Warranty coverage.
TABLE 2: REPLACEMENT PARTS Order # Description Used In MA120V090K Module 120 VAC with LED 90kA MA220V090K Module 220 VAC with LED 90kA MA277V090K Module 277 VAC with LED 90kA MA120V130K Module 120 VAC with LED 130kA MA220V130K Module 220 VAC with LED 130kA MA277V130K Module 277 VAC with LED 130kA...
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