Blue Sea Systems PC-Series ELCI/RCBO - Manual

IST-0010
Rev. C
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
• The ELCI/RCBO will not protect against a line to line fault
hazard.
• Do not ground neutral on the Load Side of the
ELCI/RCBO.
• Test ELCI/RCBO once a month. See test instructions
below.
• Not for use in portable or cord-connected applications.
Use only in permanently installed enclosures.
• Do not subject to megger, high voltage or hi-pot test.
Remove ground fault circuit breaker before hi-potting
occurs on the circuit or system. (Ref. Sect. 550-12, NEC).
• Do not reverse Line and Load connections.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1. The ELCI/RCBO should be installed by a qualified
electrician.
2. Turn “OFF” and lock out the power to enclosure in
which ELCI/RCBO is to be installed.
3. Turn “OFF” the ELCI/RCBO actuator.
4. Connect the Load Hot and Neutral wires to the Load
Terminals of the ELCI/RCBO (See Fig. A for terminal
designations).
5. Connect corresponding Line source wires directly to
the Breaker Line and neutral source Terminals.
6. Mount ELCI/RCBO to front panel and mount front
panel to enclosure.
7. Turn “ON” power and turn “ON” breaker actuator.
Test the ELCI/RCBO as per test instructions.
8. Place Monthly Test Reminder label in a convenient
place near the or on the panel and instruct equipment
users on test procedures and the importance of
performing and recording monthly tests.
TEST INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Turn “OFF” the ELCI/RCBO actuator. Turn on the power
to the panel. The green LED should be flashing and the
red LED should be off.
2. Turn “ON” the ELCI/RCBO actuator. The green “POWER”
LED should show steady illumination and the red
“LEAKAGE FAULT” LED should remain off.
3. Depress the “TEST” button. This will cause the actuator to
move to the “OFF” position and the red LED to turn on and
show steady illumination, indicating that the ELCI/RCBO is
functioning properly. The green LED will also go from
steady to off. If the actuator fails to move to the “OFF”
position or the red LED fails to illuminate, the unit MUST
be replaced.
4. Turn the ELCI/RCBO actuator to the “ON” position. The
red LED should turn off and only the green LED should be
illuminated.
5. This test is to be performed on a monthly basis and
recorded on the “Monthly Test Reminder” label.
WHEN ELCI/RCBO TRIPS:
The PC-Series ELCI/RCBO opens the circuit when there is an
over current or ground fault condition. If the red LED is
continuously illuminated the tripping is due to a ground fault
condition. If the green LED is flashing, the tripping is due to an
over current:
1. Some faults are self-clearing. Try resetting the breaker
once.
2. If this device is installed as a main breaker, turn off all
branch breakers and reset the breaker. If it does not trip,
turn branch breakers on one at a time to locate the fault.
3. If the breaker continues to trip with the branch breakers off
recheck that the neutral is not grounded on the load side
of the ELCI circuit breaker.
4. If the breaker continues to trip, but no grounding of the
neutral is observed, disconnect all load side connections
and reset the breaker. If the breaker still trips with no load
connections in place, the breaker may be defective.
5. If the breaker does not trip with the loads disconnected but
does trip when the loads are connected, the device is
performing its intended protection function, which means
that a hazardous condition could exist. A qualified
electrician should be called to evaluate the circuit and
perform more advanced troubleshooting if the problem
cannot be located.
PC-Series ELCI/RCBO Instruction Bulletin
DANGER! Hazardous voltage. Can cause death or serious injury. Turn off
and lock out power supply before installing PC-Series ELCI/RCBO.
LINE 2
1-Phase 120 / 240 VAC
with Neutral Switching
LOAD NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 2
NEUTRAL
LOAD HOT
1-Phase 120 VAC
with Neutral Switching
LINE
SOURCE
LOAD NEUTRAL
LINE 1 SOURCE
NEUTRAL
LOAD HOT 1
LOAD HOT 2
LINE 1
LOAD HOT 1
OR 230V NEUTRAL
1-Phase 240VAC
LOAD HOT 2
NEUTRAL
SOURCE
SOURCE
NEUTRAL
OR 230V NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 2 LINE 1