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Instruction Sheet IS10207 Rev 3

Effective July 2015

BSPD SPDs for switchgear and power distribution panels 

12.05

(306.1)

5.24

(133.1)

0.78

(19.8)

2.00

(50.8)

3.48

(88.4)

4.41

(112.0)

Ø0.20

(Ø5.1)

10.48

(266.2)

0.68

(17.3)

7.28

(184.9)

5.27

(133.9)

1.00

(25.4)

11.25

(285.8)

7.47

(189.7)

0.40

(10.2)

Figure 2. 120-200kA Units in a NEMA 1 Enclosure,  

 

Weight = 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)

2.0 Installation

Important:

 Read these instructions carefully to assure proper 

installation. Ensure all fasteners and connections are tightened to 

specified values. Installation in a manner inconsistent with these 

instructions will void the warranty.
To ensure integrity of finished installation, do NOT install the SPD if 

it has been dropped or abused during the installation process.
The SPD contains no user serviceable parts and cannot be repaired. 

Performing the following may compromise the unit’s performance 

and will void the warranty:

• 

Do NOT open or tamper with NEMA 1 units

• 

Do NOT remove deadfront of, or tamper with NEMA 4X units

• 

Do NOT megger or hi-pot test the unit

• 

Do NOT install in a system that has a nominal voltage greater  

 

than the unit’s rated nominal system voltage

• 

Do NOT install with lead lengths less than six (6) inches.  

 

Doing so will void the warranty

2.1 Preparation for installation

Type 1 and Type 2 SPD NOTE:

 The 

Basic 

configuration BSPD 

units are Type 1 SPDs that can be installed on either the lineside or 

loadside of the service entrance panel overcurrent protective device. 

The 

Standard

 and 

Standard with Surge Counter 

configurations 

are Type 2 SPDs that can 

only

 be installed on the loadside of the 

service entrance panel overcurrent protective device.
Before installing a BSPD unit, do the following:

• 

Verify the SPD’s UL Type is correct for the intended installation — 

see above note on Type 1 and Type 2 SPDs

• 

Confirm that the system voltage and type (Wye/Delta) matches 

the SPD you are installing. Check the label on the side of the SPD 

for system voltage and type (see 

Catalog Number System

 on 

page 11 for details).

• 

Verify that the area is clear of any dirt, debris or clutter that may 

hamper the installation process

• 

Verify that there is enough space to install the SPD (see 

dimensions in Section 2.3, 

Installation Procedures

).

• 

Confirm that all tools, equipment and supplies needed for the 

installation are available

• 

Check the facility grounding system. All grounding, bonding and 

earthing must meet the NEC

®

 and any other national, state and 

local electrical codes and agency standards.

2.2 Installation locations

The BSPD SPD can be installed next to, above or below any existing 

electrical cabinet or panelboard.
The ideal mounting location is as close to the electrical enclosure 

and electrical connection points as possible. The BSPD unit should 

be mounted in such a way as to minimize lead length and any sharp 

bends in the wiring conduit.

2.3 Installation procedures

1. Before mounting the SPD, first determine the location and 

ensure that the mounting surface can support the weight of the 

SPD (See Figures 2 , 3 and 4 for model weights). For maximum 

performance, mount the unit as close as possible to the wiring 

connection points within the enclosure.

2. Lay out the four enclosure mounting holes using the enclosure 

dimensions provided in Figures 2, 3 and 4. Drill the appropriate 

holes per the product dimensions and use #10 fasteners for 

NEMA 1 enclosures and 1/4” fasteners for NEMA 4X enclosures.

3. Determine the correct length and install metal conduit onto the 

SPD. NEMA 1 SPDs have a 3/4 inch trade size chase nipple and 

NEMA 4X SPDs have a 3/4 inch trade size hub. Route all Phase, 

Neutral (where applicable), Ground and Form C contact wires 

(where applicable) through the conduit.

4. Determine the hole location on the receiving electrical cabinet/

panelboard and either remove the knock-out provided or drill/

punch the appropriate size hole at this location. Route the SPD 

wires through the enclosure hole and mount the SPD unit using 

the appropriate fasteners for the enclosure’s NEMA rating. Be 

sure to remove metallic shavings/plug created during the drilling 

or punching process.

 

Note:

 On NEMA 4X enclosures, be sure to use appropriate 

fittings/gaskets that retain the integrity of the SPD’s and 

electrical cabinet’s NEMA 4X ratings after being installed per the 

manufacturer’s specifications.

5. Select the correct wiring diagram for the SPD you are installing. 

You must refer to this diagram while wiring the SPD. See Figures 

6 and 7.

6. Determine the wire lengths required to make the Ground and 

Neutral (where applicable) connections and cut the wires to 

the appropriate lengths. Again, maximize SPD performance by 

keeping these wires as short as possible.

7.  Determine the wire lengths required to make the SPD Phase 

connections and cut the wires to the appropriate length. (To 

maximize SPD performance keep wire length as short as 

possible.) Connect the Phase wires.

 

Note:

 For wire lengths longer than six (6) inches, maximize SPD 

performance by twisting once for every four (4) inches of wire 

length.

8. BSPD 

Standard 

and 

Standard with Surge Counter 

configurations 

have a Form C contact relay for remote monitoring. The Form 

C contacts are rated at 150Vac/125Vdc at 1A max. Make the 

remote monitoring connections per the Form C contact relay 

wire color codes in Figure 5. Follow all national, state and local 

electrical codes and agency standards when making these 

connections.

Summary of Contents for Bussmann Series

Page 1: ...ear and power distribution panels Table of Contents 1 0 Introduction 2 0 Installation 3 0 Operating features 4 0 Troubleshooting 5 0 Specifications 6 0 Catalog number system 7 0 Warranty Instruction S...

Page 2: ...n BSPD units are Type 1 SPDs that can be installed on either the lineside or loadside of the service entrance panel overcurrent protective device The Standard and Standard with Surge Counter configura...

Page 3: ...riations encountered with the installation of a Surge Protective Device SPD nor do they provide for all possible conditions that may be encountered If further information is desired or needed to addre...

Page 4: ...o son parte de ni modifican cualquier acuerdo previo o existente compromiso o relaci n Los t rminos y condiciones de venta de Bussmann constituyen la totalidad de su obligaci n La garant a en los t rm...

Page 5: ...instructions ne fait pas partie ni ne modifie toute entente pr c dente ou existante ni engagement ou relation Les termes et conditions de vente de Bussmann constituent l obligation enti re de Bussmann...

Page 6: ...l cabinet or panelboard The ideal mounting location is as close to the electrical enclosure and electrical connection points as possible The BSPD unit should be mounted in such a way as to minimize le...

Page 7: ...SPDs for switchgear and power distribution panels Instruction Sheet IS10207 Rev 3 Effective July 2015 Figure 5 form C contact relay wire color codes Figure 6 3 phase delta units Figure 7 3 phase Wye...

Page 8: ...the following features Green LEDs Illumination indicates the phase is fully protected and operating normally Note An illuminated green LED on a phase does NOT indicate power ON OFF status just the sur...

Page 9: ...ge Extended Temporary Overvoltage TOV Significant surge event Replace SPD Replace SPD with correct voltage model Check electrical system for TOV sources correct replace SPD Replace SPD One of the disp...

Page 10: ...ower ON normal state N O contact OPEN N C contact CLOSED Power OFF fault state N O contact CLOSED N C contact OPEN Power consumption Basic configuration 208Y and 240D voltage system type codes 0 5W 48...

Page 11: ...ng up to 50dB of noise attenuation from 10kHz to 100MHz 3 Standard With Surge Counter Green and red LEDs per phase to indicate protection status Green and red LEDs on Wye units to indicate protection...

Page 12: ...on Boulevard Cleveland OH 44122 Eaton com Bussmann Division 114 Old State Road Ellisville MO 63021 United States Eaton com bussmannseries 2015 Eaton All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Publication No I...

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