Asco 400 Series Installation & Operation Manual

Asco 400 Series Installation & Operation Manual

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Ken
March 19, 2025

What size double pole breaker do I use with the 400 series?

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The compatible double pole breaker size for the Asco 400 Series is not specified in the provided context. Therefore, it cannot be determined.

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Summary of Contents for Asco 400 Series

  • Page 1 Surge Protective Devices Installation & Operation Manual S50A...
  • Page 2 CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS - PROP 65 WARNING WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DINP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and DIDP, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ASCO SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Figure 1: NEC Article 285 & UL 1449-4 ® Parts List Table 1: Specifications INSTALLATION Figure 2: Leads Short & Straight Figure 3: Typical Panel Installation Figure 4: Nipple Figure 5: Dimensions &...
  • Page 4 Thank you for choosing an ASCO S50A Surge Protective Device (SPD). The S50A is a high quality, high energy surge suppressor designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient overvoltage. S50A is parallel connected such that circuit ampacity is unlimited. Proper installation is important to maximize performance.
  • Page 5: Parts List

    ASCO S50A is a Type 1 SPD. It is suitable for use almost anywhere. Type 1 SPDs are evaluated more rigorously by UL 1449 for NEC and CEC compliance. Type 1 SPDs and their connecting leads have ® been evaluated by UL and CSA for installation on the line side of the service disconnect where there is no customer-supplied overcurrent protection.
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Pre-Plan your installation. You need to accomplish the following: • Meet all National and Local codes (NEC Article 285, and CEC address SPDs). ® • Confirm System voltage to SPD voltage (a 120V SPD will fail instantly on 240V, 277V, etc.). •...
  • Page 7 FIGURE 3: TYPICAL PANEL INSTALLATION (Type 1 or individual equipment installations may vary) To Protected Loads ▪ Use closest breaker to SPD ▪ Locate SPD close to intended breaker ▪ Keep Leads Short as Possible ▪ Avoid Sharp Bends BREAKER ▪...
  • Page 8: Spds On Ungrounded Systems

    FIGURE 5: DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT 4.13” Weight: 1.60 lbs 3.26” 3.26” (0.73 kg) 3.31” 3.57” 3/4”-14 1.15” Sized for std 35mm DIN-Rail FIGURE 6: S50A MOUNTING OPTIONS • 3/4” pipe nipple (conduit nut included) If standard front facing label is not •...
  • Page 9: Connecting Optional Form C Dry Contact & Audible Alarm

    Connecting Optional Form C Dry Contact & Audible Alarm Three (3) 3’ (~1m) 18 AWG wires are included through the nipple with this option. See Figure 6. (These are smaller than the 10 AWG SPD conductors.) Gray is Common, Blue is Normally Open and Red is Normally Closed when energized in its expected installation.
  • Page 10: Form C Dry Contact And Audible Alarm Option

    Form C Dry Contact and Audible Alarm Option Similar to the green LED above, the Dry Contact will change state and the Audible Alarm will sound upon any suppression element failure. The Audible Alarm may be silenced by removing power to the SPD.
  • Page 11 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 8221 RevD 08-18...
  • Page 12 14550 58th Street North While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness in this literature, ASCO assumes no responsibility, Clearwater, Florida 33760 and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from use of this P (800) 727-0669 information or for any errors or omissions.

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