Advanced Protection XCS - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION
Pre-Plan your installation. You need to accomplish the following:
▪ Meet all National and Local codes (NEC ® Article 285 and UL 1449 address SPDs).
▪ Confirm System voltage to SPD voltage (120V SPD will fail instantly on 240V, 277V, etc.).
▪ Mount SPD as close to panel or equipment as possible to keep leads short. (long leads hurt performance).
▪ Ensure leads are as short and straight as possible, including neutral and ground. If using a
breaker, use a breaker position that is close to the SPD and the panel’s neutral and ground.
▪ If using a breaker, recommended breaker size is 30A due to 10 AWG conductor.
▪ Make sure system is grounded per NEC ® and clear of faults before energizing SPD.
(inadvertent system problem may fail SPD).
▪ Never Hi-Pot test Any SPD. (will prematurely fail SPD).
▪ Do not install the XCS through the bottom of a NEMA 3R panel. Dripping water will
prematurely fail the SPD.
1. Use voltmeter to check voltages and ensure correct SPD. See Data Sheet for specs and wire-outs.
2. Determine Mounting location – weather resistant equipment may be required.
3. If SPD has optional Dry Contact Flush Mount Kit, or Remote Indicator, pre-plan their installation. See
Figure 3. (If flush mounting, be careful to not drop SPD into wall).
4. Remove power from panel/source. Confirm panel/source is deenergized.
5. Identify breaker location and SPD location. Position SPD such that LEDs are best visible.
6. Mount SPD – weather resistant applications require additional sealing, etc. (not included)
- Remove an appropriately sized knockout from panel.
- Connect conductors as appropriate – short and straight as possible (Hi-Legs are Phase B).
- Note that the metallic connection hub is not grounded within the SPD and proper grounding
requires connection of the green conductor ground.
7. Label or mark conductors as appropriate (neutral: white, ground: green, energized: black, hi-leg: orange).
8. Make sure system is bonded per NEC ® and is clear of hazards or faults before energizing
(N-G bonding not per NEC ® will fail SPDs: #1 cause of SPD failures).
9. Energize and confirm proper operation of green LED indicators and/or options.
2
Figure 2
A B C
G N
BREAKER
Figure 1
(Type 1 or individual equipment installations may vary)
▪
Use closest breaker
to SPD
▪
Locate SPD close to
intended breaker
▪
Keep Leads Short
as Possible
▪
Avoid Sharp Bends
▪
Rotate XCS such
that LED indicator is
most visible
▪
Outdoor installation requires appropriate weather
sealing at nipple (gasket, sealing conduit, etc.)
To Protected Loads
LEADS SHORT & STRAIGHT
Cut off
Excess
Length
Do Not
Loop or
Coil
Short and
Straight
Figure 3
Phase, Ground,
and Neutral Wires
SPD
Mounting
Screws
(4 places, through mountingplate into
mounting surface, screws not provided)
Flush Mount
Kit Screws
(8-32 x 5/8” Thread Cutting, 4
places, through plate into SPD)
Mounting Surface
Removed Material
Flush Mount Plate
Insert flushmount screw
through hole in each
corner or punch a small
starting hole in center of
each translucent window
(located in all 4 corners
of the label).
VERIFY THAT ALL POWER CIRCUITS ARE
DEENERGIZED BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS
All electrical connections should be performed by a qualified (licensed)
electrician or technician. All wiring must comply with the National
Electrical Code (NEC ® ) and applicable local codes.
V
WARNING
▪
Confirm XO N-G Bonding at Upstream Transformer
▪
Do Not Hi-Pot Test
▪
Resulting Damage is not Covered Under Warranty
TYPICAL PANEL
INSTALLATION X
NOT
GOOD
GOOD
V
WARNING