Model 460/465/480/485 Surge Protective Device (SPD) Table of Contents Precautions Introduction Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection Storage Safety Labels SPD Location Considerations Environment Audible Noise Mounting Service Clearance Equipment Performance Electrical Voltage Rating Terminals, Wire Size, and Installation Torque Branch Circuit Overcurrent Protection...
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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.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. Note: For troubleshooting, call technical Proper installation is imperative to maximize the ASCO 460/465/480/485 assistance at 1-800-237-4567 or surgetech@ surge protective device’s effectiveness and performance. Read the entire ascopower.com...
05/2020 Terminals, Wire Size, and Terminals are provided for phase (line), neutral, and equipment ground connections. When equipped with a disconnect switch the 460/465/480/485 Installation Torque terminals accept a range of 8 AWG to 1/0 AWG copper wire. For units...
– Maintain electrical continuity at all raceway and conduit connections using appropriate bonding devices. • Do not use a separate isolated ground for the ASCO 460/465/480/485 Surge Protective Device. • Verify proper equipment connection to the grounding system. • Verify ground grid continuity by performing regularly scheduled inspections and testing as part of a comprehensive electrical maintenance program.
– Following power system modifications. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. The ASCO 460/465/480/485 product is intended for use on resistance- grounded power systems where the power system has been set for, and is maintained in, an over-damped state. For the power system to be over-...
Special Enclosure Considerations If the unit has Active Surge Monitor (ASM) routing of the RJ-45 wiring may Removing and Reconnecting the be required. Please refer to ASCO document IO-70109. RJ45 Diagnostic Cables Wiring DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH •...
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“Dry Contacts”, on page 22 for wiring instructions. For units with Active Surge Monitor, preplan the routing of ethernet cabling to allow for proper connection to the RJ45 port. Refer to ASCO document IO-70109. Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to the equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. The ASCO 460/465/480/485 series SPD is provided with dry contacts. The connection for the dry contacts is located on the inside of the SPD enclosure and will accept # 22 - 14 AWG stranded or solid wire.
Maintenance and Troublesheeting The dry contacts are designed for a maximum voltage of 24 Vdc / 24 Vac and a maximum current of 2 A. For application questions, contact the ASCO Power Technologies Technical Assistance Group at (800) 237-4567 or surgetech@ascopower.com...
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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-70064 RevL 05-20...
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