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Siemens TPS3 09 User Manual

Siemens TPS3 09 User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Siemens TPS3 09

  • Page 1 TPS3 09 Surge Protective Device User Manual...
  • Page 2: Failure To Follow These Instructions Could Result In Death Or Serious Injury

    WARNING - Hazardous Voltage & Shock Hazard Failure to Follow These Instructions Could Result in Death or Serious Injury • Only qualified licensed electricians should install or service SPDs • Hazardous voltages exist within SPDs • SPDs should never be installed or serviced when energized • Use appropriate safety precautions including Personal Protection Equipment • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, and/or equipment damage. • This manual shall be read in entirety prior to installing Bonding and Grounding Hazard Verify that the neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment is bonded to ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC®) and all applicable codes.
  • Page 3 Use appropriate safety precautions including Personal For further information, please review latest editions of NEC® Art. 285, Protection Equipment UL 1449, contact your local Siemens sales office or contact Siemens • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, TPS Tech Support at 1.888.333.3545.
  • Page 4 Carefully inspect each item in the package for signs of damage. If Voltage Rating & Application damage is found, please contact Siemens TPS Technical Support: 1.888.333.3545. For more information about this product or other Before installing SPD, verify the nameplate voltage has the same Siemens products, visit www.usa.siemens.com. voltage rating as the power distribution system. If unsure, call Siemens TPS Tech Support at 1.888.333.3545 before proceeding. The...
  • Page 5 SPD (inadvertent system problem may fail SPD). • Never Hi-Pot test Any SPD (will prematurely fail SPD) • Do not install the TPS3 09 through the bottom of a NEMA Figure 4: Typical Flush Mount Installation 3R panel. Dripping water will prematurely fail the SPD. Mounting Surface 1. Use voltmeter to check voltages and ensure correct SPD. See Data Mounting Screws Sheet for specs & wire-outs...
  • Page 6 Connecting Optional Form C Dry Contact & Audible Alarm CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL REMOTE INDICATOR IF EQUIPPED (“D” suffix near end of model number) (“E” SUFFIX NEAR END OF MODEL NUMBER) Three (3) 3’ (~1m) 18 AWG wires are included through the nipple with This option includes a supplemental diagnostic LED that can be this option. (These are smaller than the 10 AWG SPD conductors.) mounted in a conspicuous location. For example, assume that the Gray is Common, Red is Normally Open and Blue is Normally Closed. SPD is mounted such that it is not readily visible. A Remote Indicator (We generally recommend the Normally Closed configuration because can provide visual indication of correct operation. it detects disconnected or failed wiring whereas normally open does not.) Operation is straightforward: Green LED On = SPD is OK. If the LED is out, the SPD has failed; power is not present, or one or more phases If the dry contacts are not utilized, insulate lead ends, coil and secure.
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Siemens warrants its AC Panel protection products against defective Troubleshooting & Service workmanship and materials for 10 years. Liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product at Siemens’ option. A Return Please contact us for any service related issues. Material Authorization number (RA#) must be given by the company prior to the return of any product.
  • Page 8 Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division 5400 Triangle Parkway Norcross, GA 30092 1-800-964-4114 info.us@siemens.com 12.09.09 #8173...