Transtector I2R SPV1000 3-40 Installation Manual page 3

Installation Guide – AC Surge Protection
General Wiring Instructions
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The SPD is installed in parallel with the load.
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Kelvin or 'V' connections are recommended.
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Keep wires as short as possible (maximum length ≤0.5m) and free of any sharp bends or loops.
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All conductors should be insulated stranded copper. The ground conductor should be greater
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than 16mm (#6 AWG) diameter. The power conductors should be greater than 6 mm
AWG) diameter. If Kelvin connections are used, the load capacity of the conductor must be
sized according to the load.
System Configurations
Determine the electrical voltage configuration and then install per the appropriate wiring illustrations.
Figure 4. Kelvin Connections
Remote Annunciation
Electrically isolated Form C dry contacts provide remote monitoring capability. The removable plug
accepts #16 - #30 AWG wire. The maximum continuous current rating for the remote indicator is 3A.
Strip the wire 0.25", and torque the terminal screw 0.75 ft-lb.
Figure 6. Remote Contact Connections
1104-11-101-M Rev D
Figure 5. Parallel Connections
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