GE Industrial Solutions Tranquell Series Low and Medium - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Transformer X0 Bond Warning Statement………………………………………………………………………………..3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…………………….4
APPLICATION GUIDELINES…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….….……….4
SPD Type…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV).…………………………………………………..…………….5
Electrical System Configuration…………………………………………………………………………….………….……..….5
Peak Impulse Rating………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….5
UL 1449 Nominal Discharge Current (In)……………………………………………………………………………………5
Short Circuit Current Rating…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….5
Environmental Ratings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….6
System Configuration and Voltage……………………………………………………………………………….…………….6
System Grounding and Bonding……………………………………………………………………………..……….….………6
SPD Installations on Ungrounded Power Systems………………………………………………………………….6
SPD Location/Primary Overcurrent Disconnect…………………………………………………..…………..……..6
VOLTAGE RATINGS AND POWER SOURCE CONFIGURATIONS………………………………….………..………………..7
NEC COMPLIANT GROUNDING AND BONDING EXAMPLE…………………………………………………………...……….8
INSTALLATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………9
Mounting……………………………….……………….……………………..……………………………………………………….…………..9
Dimensions and Conduit Entrance Locations.…………………………….……………………..…………10 - 12
INSTALLATION (cont.)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...13
Conduit Fittings………………………………………………..……………….……………………………………………………………13
Power Connections…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…13
Wire Routing.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13
Circuit Breaker ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13
Remote Alarm Contacts…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………13
Pre-Energization Check………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………13
POWER WIRING AND REMOTE ALARM LOCATIONS…………………………………………………….………..………..……14
INSTALLATION EXAMPLE DIAGRAMS.………………………………………………………………………..…………………….15 - 16
OPERATION……………….……………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….17
Line Status Indicators……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17
Remote Alarm Contacts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..…17
SERVICING / TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………………………..……………………………………..………...18