ABB GE PowerMark Plus DEH40229 Installation Instructions page 2

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8. Remove the Knockouts for All Main and Branch Circuits
First drive the center knockout inward. The outer rings should
then be alternately pried up or driven in one at a time.
9. Pull Incoming Service and Branch Circuit Wiring into the Box
Good practice includes forming drip loops where applicable.
10. Replace the Interior
Drive in the mounting screws loosened in step 4.
11. Wire Main, Neutral, and Equipment Ground
Refer to the rating label inside the equipment for the proper
tightening torques. Wire the neutral and equipment grounds only
in the directions indicated by the arrows in the figure. For service
entrance only, the bond screw is provided.
Bond
Strap
Crossbar
Uninsulated
Ground or
Neutral
12. Optional Wiring of Neutral and Ground
For panelboards rated at 150 A or less, the neutral crossbar may
be removed to provide optional neutral and ground wiring as
follows:
Left side – Insulated neutral or ground without bonding strap.
Uninsulated neutral or ground with bonding strap provided.
Right side – Insulated neutral or ground only. No bonding
provision provided.
NOTE: If the load center is main breaker type and is not intended
for service entrance use, remove the bonding strap
13. Reinstall the Service Entrance Barrier
If necessary, reinstall the service entrance barrier removed in step
3. Secure the barrier with the two mounting screws.
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305 Gregson Drive Cary, NC 27511
Insulated
Ground or
Neutral
Equipment
Ground
.
GE is a registered trademark used under license from General Electric company
14. Wire Branch Circuits
Individually wire each branch circuit into a circuit breaker, then
plug the breaker into the interior. Refer to the label on the breaker
for the proper tightening torque. Use GE circuit breakers only.
15. Remove Shield Knockouts
Place a screwdriver as shown and tap with a hammer.
16. Important
Retighten all electrical connections before energizing the load
center.
17. Install the Shield
a. Rotate the cover latch clockwise.
b. Install the shield and tighten the shield-fastening screw.
18. Identify Circuits
Use the labels provided to identify the circuits for the user's
convenience.
19. Install the Door
Drive in the hinge screws.
NOTE: Retighten all electrical connections before energizing the
load center.
Attention – Procedure for Aluminum Terminations
1. Strip the insulation, being careful to not nick the wire.
2. Clean the wire strands with a wire brush.
3. Thoroughly coat the stripped conductor with a suitable
antioxidant compound, such as ALNOX or PENETROX A13.
4. Insert the conductor and tighten the connector screw to the
indicated torque, as indicated on the rating label.
These instructions do not cover all details or variations in
equipment, nor do they provide for every possible
contingency that may be met in connection with installation,
operation, or maintenance. Should further information be
desired, or should particular problems arise that are not
covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes, the matter
should be referred to ABB Company.