Asco 430 Installation & Operation Manual

Asco 430 Installation & Operation Manual

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Model 430

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Summary of Contents for Asco 430

  • Page 1 Surge Protective Devices Installation & Operation Manual Model 430...
  • Page 2 IO-70061 01/2020 © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model 430 Surge Protective Device (SPD) Table of Contents Precautions Introduction Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection Storage Identification Nameplate SPD Location Considerations Environment Audible Noise Mounting Service Clearance Equipment Performance Electrical Voltage Rating Branch Circuit Overcurrent Protection and Disconnect Means Location of Surge Protective Device (SPD)
  • Page 4 Please Note Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by ASCO Power Technologies for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction, installation, and operation of electrical equipment and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.
  • Page 5: Precautions

    SPD can occur. Mitigate the tripping of the branch circuit breaker or fuse feeding the SPD by coordinating the surge suppression elements with the branch circuits. © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. Proper installation is imperative to maximize the ASCO 430 SPDs effective- Note: For troubleshooting, call technical ness and performance. Follow the steps outlined in this instruction bulletin assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or to ensure proper installation.
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Preliminary Inspection

    These VPR values were obtained by testing the SPD with six-inch long leads (per UL1449). For every additional foot of wire beyond six inches, the effective VPR increases by approximately 160 volts. © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 8: Electrical

    480C = 480V B Corner Grnd Delta, 3Ø 3W+Grnd 600C = 600V B Corner Grnd Delta, 3Ø 3W+Grnd 600D = 600V Delta - 3Ø 3W+Grnd & HRG Wye © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 9: Branch Circuit Overcurrent Protection And Disconnect Means

    Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. A branch circuit Overcurrent Protection Device (OCPD) either in the form of a circuit breaker or fuse must be provided for the ASCO 430 Type 2 device. The branch circuit OCPD should either provide or include a disconnecting means.
  • Page 10: System Grounding

    Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage. The ASCO 430 has SPD elements connected from phase to ground. It is critical that there be a robust and effective connection to the building grounding structure.
  • Page 11: Wiring

    • Confirm the surge protective device voltage rating on the module or nameplate label is not less than the operating voltage. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 12 Three-phase, three- or Note: The SPD must be installed in an accessible location (not within Figure 8 on four-wire, grounded WYE walls unless surface mounted with the ASCO KITFMXF flush mount page 12 installation kit). Install in accordance with national and local electrical codes and match...
  • Page 13: Asco 430 Wiring Diagrams

    Figure 6: Single-Phase, Three-Wire, Grounded Installation Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual IO-70061 RevJ 09-18 Figure 7: Single-Phase, Two-Wire, Ground CONTACTS Phase A (Black) Neutral (White) Ground (Green) SERVICE © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 14 Figure 10: Three-Phase, Three-Wire, Delta Installation Figure 11: Three-Phase, Three-Wire, Corner Grounded, Delta Installation TWO POLE CONTACTS Phase A (Black) Phase C (Black) Ground (Green) SERVICE © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 15: Installation

    (172.5) Ø 0.3 (152.4) (Ø 7.9) (152.4) (152.4) (136.1) (22.2) (99.7) (86.6) Ø 1.0 3.4 in. (25.4 mm) Female NPT thread (Ø 25.4) © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 16: Flush Mount Installation

    Use an equipment-grounding conductor to connect this equipment to the power system ground. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 17: Led Status Indicators

    01/2020 Operation LED Status Indicators Diagnostic LEDs are located on the front of the ASCO 430 SPD device. They operate as follows: • Verify that all phase voltages are present. If any of the LEDs are not illuminated, the device may not be installed correctly. Check the power supply and service voltage.
  • Page 18: Remote Monitor Option

    The remote monitor includes a 120 V ac to 12 V dc adapter with a six-foot power cord. Connections are made to the ASCO 430 SPD diagnostic panel with the twenty-four inch (61 cm) dry contact leads (provided). To extend the remote monitor further (up to 1,000 ft.
  • Page 19: Preventive Maintenance

    Inspect the SPD periodically to maintain system performance and continued transient voltage surge suppression. During this inspection, check the state of the display LED status indicators. © 2020 ASCO Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved For troubleshooting, call technical assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or customercare@ascopower.com...
  • Page 20 While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness in this literature, Schneider Electric assumes no 14550 58th Street North responsibility, and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from Clearwater, Florida 33760 use of this information or for any errors or omissions. se.com/us/en/work/support 1-888-778-2733 IO-70061 RevK 01-20...

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