PSP Category 3 Hurricane 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.
C. Check that the building's 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 (less than 5
Ohms is ideal). This can be verified by performing a soil
resistivity test.
2. Location of Surge Protection Device (SPD)
For service entrance applications or for feeder/sub-
panel applications, install the SPD directly adjacent to
swtichgear, panel board or disconnect.
IMPORTANT! Remember to keep conductor
lead length to a maximum of 3ft or less.
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Important: Risk of electrical shock. This device
should only be installed by qualified personnel.
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Category 3 Hurricane
3. Wiring of Surge Protection Device (SPD)
A. TURN OFF the power to the distribution panel where
the SPD will be installed.
Optional: 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 within the unit.
B. Nipple mount SPD, or install either a rigid or flexible
metal conduit between the SPD and the distribution panel.
C. Run wires of SPD to distribution panelboard - See
wiring diagrams for details.
D. Ensure proper color codes: Table 1.
E. Tighten and recheck all connections.
F. 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 N/O (normally open), N/C (normally
closed) and COM (common). Diagram 1.
NOTES: Check wiring before applying power
4. Buttons
A. Reset: Resets the surge counter to zero.
B. Counter: Displays number of surge events.
C. Test: Simulates a fault by lighting up LEDs and
playing the audible alarm.
D. Silence: Silences audible alarm when a fault has
occurred.
Table 1
Wire
Ground
Neutral
Hot
L, N Wires #10 AWG, G Wire #8 AWG
Panel Surge Protector
.
Color
Green or Green/Yellow
White
Black
Orange: High-Leg Delta