PSP Vortexx C Series Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
1. Preparation for Install of Surge Protection Device
(SPD)
A. Verify the system
voltage and wiring
configuration is the same
as the enclosed SPD by
metering the panel voltage
and checking it against the
product label located on
the SPD.
B. Review the installation
area to ensure the proper
space is available to
properly mount and install
the SPD. The enclosure
should be mounted no more than 3 feet away from the
distribution panel.
IMPORTANT! Remember to keep conductor
lead length to a maximum of 3ft or less.
C. Check that the buildings facility grounding system
meets all NEC & CEC requirements as well as local
codes. A low resistance ground system is essential to
the proper functioning of any SPD. The soil resistance
level should be no more than 25 ohms. This can be
verified by performing a soil resistivity test.
2. Location of Surge Protection Device (SPD)
A. For service entrance applications, install the SPD at
the main distribution panel on the load side after the
main disconnect.
B. For feeder/sub-panel applications, install the SPD
directly adjacent to the panelboard.
3. Wiring of Surge Protection Device (SPD)
A. TURN OFF the power to the distribution panel where
the SPD will be installed.
B. Type 1 Installation - No breaker necessary, unless
installing as a means of disconnecting the SPD for
repair/replacement.
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C. Type 2 Installation - Install a circuit breaker to feed
the SPD. This will allow safety personnel to remove
power from the device in order to diagnose or service
the unit. In addition, the device incorporates internal
fusing, UL & CSA approved, that will protect against
short circuit fault conditions.
D. Nipple mount SPD - Install either a rigid or flexible
metal conduit between the SPD and the distribution
panel.
E. Run wires of SPD to distribution panelboard -
See wiring diagrams for details.
F. Ensure proper color codes: Table 1.
G. Tighten and recheck all connections.
H. If remote monitoring is employed, connect the
form "C" contacts to the building monitor system or
independent alarm, i.e. addressable relay. Contact
relays will accept up to 1A/220 VAC. The dry contact
terminals are black (normally open), red (normally
closed) and white (common). Diagram 1.
NOTES: Check wiring before applying power
Table 1
Wire
Ground
Neutral
Hot
Diagram 1
N/C COM N/O
1. SPD de-energized
2. SPD energized fault
3. NC-COM (Red-White)
4. NO-COM (Black-White)
Connection: #24-16 AWG (0.2mm – 1.5.mm2)
Rating: 0.5A, 125VAC, 1A 30Vdc
Vortex x Series C
TM
120-240 kA per phase
.
Color
Green or Green/Yellow
White
Red, Blue, Black (Phase C, High-Leg)
N/C COM
1. SPD energized, Status OK
(All Green LEDs)
2. NC-COM (Red-White)
3. NO-COM (Black-White)
N/O
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