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CURRENT TECHNOLOGY

®

 CURRENTGUARD

TM

 COMPACT INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Confirm that the voltage(s) and service configuration shown on the  
CurrentGuard product label are consistent with the voltage and service 
configuration of the facility . The model number can be found on the left side  
of the CurrentGuard unit . Each model number corresponds to the configurations 
printed in Table 1:

Model Number Scheme: 

Pre-Installation Checklist 

  

Table 1: Configuration Table

MODEL  

NOMINAL  

L-N  

L-L  

CONFIGURATION

 

VOLTAGE VOLTAGE  VOLTAGE

 

  RANGE RANGE

CGC050-120/240-2G 

120/240 

108-132 

216-264 

Split-Phase, 3-Wire + Ground

CGC050-120/208-3GY 

120/208 

108-132 

187-229 

3-Phase Wye, 4-Wire + Ground

CGC050-277/480-3GY 

277/480 

249-305 

432-528 

3-Phase Wye, 4-Wire + Ground

CGC050-240-3DG 

240 

N/A 

216-264 

3-Phase Delta, 3-Wire + Ground

Confirm that the environmental conditions are consistent with the following 
ranges:
• Ambient Temperatures: Between -40° and +158°F .
• Relative Humidity: Between 5% and 95% non-condensing .
• Altitude: Less than 13,000 feet . 

 

W A R N I N G !   It is recommended that the cover of the 

CurrentGuard unit along with its associated cabling be installed prior 
to applying power. The monitoring harness, which exits the epoxy 
and connects to J2 on the monitor board, contains line voltage when 
power is applied to the unit. 

 

Apply power to CurrentGuard by closing the over-current protection device or 
switch feeding the suppressor . 

Options Suffixes

Advanced Monitoring (LEDs, Form “C” Contacts, Audible Alarm)

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C G C 0 5 0   —   1 2 0 / 2 0 8   —   3 G Y  — M

Model

kA Rating

Voltage

Configuration

Monitoring

 

OPtion

E .g .: CGC050-120/208-3GY-M

Summary of Contents for CGC Series

Page 1: ...Surge Protective Devices CurrentGuard TM Compact Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual PN 750 0098 002 B00 CGC S U R G E P R O T E C T I O N CurrentGuard TM ...

Page 2: ...ts Guide to Installation and Assistance 3 Pre Installation Checklist 4 Service Configurations 5 Plan Your Installation 6 Upstream Over Current Protection Device 6 Mounting 6 Basic Monitoring Option 8 Advanced Monitoring 8 Troubleshooting 10 Installation Assistance 10 Standards and Listings 10 Return and Warranty Procedures 10 Warranty Statement 11 ...

Page 3: ...tion and Assistance W A R N I N G The CurrentGuard TM warranty is voided if the unit is damaged as a result of improper installation or the installer s failure to verify the following conditions prior to installation W A R N I N G HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES PRESENT Improper installation or misapplication may result in serious personal injury or damage to electrical system Read the complete installation in...

Page 4: ...5 432 528 3 Phase Wye 4 Wire Ground CGC050 240 3DG 240 N A 216 264 3 Phase Delta 3 Wire Ground Confirm that the environmental conditions are consistent with the following ranges Ambient Temperatures Between 40 and 158 F Relative Humidity Between 5 and 95 non condensing Altitude Less than 13 000 feet W A R N I N G It is recommended that the cover of the CurrentGuard unit along with its associated c...

Page 5: ...Wire Delta Service Configurations Figure 2 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye ORN RED 1 ORN RED 1 1 Optional All CurrentGuard Compact units can be connected without an upstream breaker fuse Figures 1 3 show the electrical relationship between CurrentGuard and these three basic service configurations Split Phase 3 Wire 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye and 3 Phase 3 Wire Delta ...

Page 6: ...ods and hardware appropriate for your site The CurrentGuard enclosure is designed with a 3 4 inch myers hub which will accept rigid or IMC conduit See Figure 4 for enclosure and mounting dimensions Plan Your Installation Following all applicable National Electrical Code standards as well as state and local codes connect phase neutral and ground to CurrentGuard CurrentGuard units come with 36 of 10...

Page 7: ...203 2 N2 4 75 120 6 W2 9 00 228 6 Figure 5 Flush Mount Plate Dimensions With Flush Plate Optional flush mount plate part number CGC FMP can be purchased for flush mount installation Typically a cutout larger than the CurrentGuard enclosure is created in the drywall or other finish material See Figure 5 for the recommended cutout gap dimensions L1 and L2 Use the flush mount plate to hide the gap be...

Page 8: ...uted by pressing the ALARM SILENCE button which subsequently will illuminate the ALARM SILENCED light Pressing the ALARM SILENCE button again will enable the alarm CAUTION Prior to installation ensure the system configuration and voltage is equivalent to the CurrentGuard unit being installed The CurrentGuard units come with 36 of 10AWG conductors Each phase conductor is labeled Phase A B or C Ensu...

Page 9: ... contacts change state when the unit has encountered failure to one or more phases The CGC comes pre wired with 36 of 20AWG conductors See Figure 6 for the Form C wiring and contact configuration Use butt splices within the panelboard to connect the Form C leads to the user s monitoring circuits Alternatively install a junction box between the JSP and the panelboard to connect Form C leads to user...

Page 10: ...se January 2 2013 Sales Order Number 15478 Description of Failure Phase A light is off Desired Action from Current Technology Replace CurrentGuard Compact units are warranted for a period of 10 years from date of purchase In the event that any module or subassembly within the SPD fails to perform as specified during the warranty period call our Technical Support at 800 238 5000 to obtain a Return ...

Page 11: ... including removal of any warning labels accidents or improper installation application operation or repair of the Product THIS WARRANTY REPRESENTS THE ENTIRE WARRANTY OF THOMAS BETTS POWER SOLUTIONS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ORAL OR WRITTEN INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED The liability of Thoma...

Page 12: ...rrent Technology and CurrentGuard TM are trademarks of Thomas Betts International Inc Specifications are subject to change without notice Visit our website for latest revisions Thomas Betts Power Solutions 5900 Eastport Blvd Richmond VA 23231 4453 USA Tel 804 236 3300 Toll free 800 238 5000 Fax 804 236 4841 tnbpowersolutions com current_technology 750 0098 002 B00 081418 Model Date of Purchase Dat...

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