Instruction Bulletin
IB00414001Y
Effective March 2012
Complete Home Surge Protection
Installation and Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing an Eaton
®
Complete Home Surge
Protective (CHSP) device. This product forms part of the CHSP
modular surge protection system, consisting of:
The CHSPT2MICRO, CHSPT2MAX, or CHSPT2ULTRA AC
•
module, designed to protect residential electrical and electronic
loads from voltage transients and surge disturbances on your AC
power line and intended for both indoor and outdoor usage.
The CHSPTELE module, designed to protect up to four residential
•
telephone lines from electrical surge disturbances and intended
for indoor use only. Outdoor installations require a separately
purchased outdoor enclosure (accessory:
CHSP3RTELCABLE
).
The CHSPCABLE module, designed to protect coaxial cables
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providing service for televisions, satellite TV and other coaxial
connected equipment from electrical transients and surge
disturbances and intended for indoor use only. Outdoor
installations require a separately purchased outdoor enclosure
(accessory:
CHSP3RTELCABLE
).
The Eaton system is designed for maximum installation flexibility
in newly constructed or existing homes. For example, in new
construction, when telephone and coaxial cables are routed close
to the electrical panel, the CHSP modules can be joined together
using the unique quick-connect feature found on each protection
module, for a neatly configured surge protection system
(see
Figures 8, 9,
and
10
).
These instructions do not cover all details, variations, or
combinations of the equipment, its storage, delivery, installation,
checkout, safe operation, or maintenance. If you require further
information regarding a particular application or installation that is not
covered in this manual, please contact Eaton’s Technical Resource
Center at 1-877-ETN-CARE, option 2, then option 1.
Safety Precautions
A licensed / qualified electrician must complete all instructions
described in this manual in accordance with the U.S. National
Electrical Code, state and local codes, or other applicable country
codes. All electrical codes supersede these instructions.
WARNING! SHOCK HAZARDS
Improper installation can cause death, injury and /or
equipment damage.
Follow all warning and cautions.Completely
read and understand the information in this instruction manual
before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
Improper wiring could cause death, injury, and / or equipment
damage.
Only licensed / qualified electricians who are trained in the
installation and service of electrical devices are to install and service
this equipment.
Use appropriate safety precautions and equipment for arc
flash protection.
During normal operation, hazardous voltages are present inside
the SPD.
When servicing the SPD, follow all safe work practices to avoid
electrical shock.
CAUTION
Do not perform a high-pot test with the SPD connected to the
electrical system.
Failure to disconnect the SPD during a high-pot
test will result in damage to the SPD.
IMPORTANT
Choose a mounting location for the CHSP that provides the
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shortest and straightest possible wiring (lead length) from the
CHSP to the electrical system connections. Excessive lead length
and sharp bends will degrade the performance.
When using conduit, avoid using 90º elbows and keep the conduit
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run as short and straight as possible.
Mounting
The CHSPT2MICRO/CHSPT2MAX/CHSPT2ULTRA is designed
to be connected to the top, bottom or sides of your electrical
loadcenter
, see
Figure 1
, or alternatively it can be surface
mounted or flush mounted on the wall adjacent to the loadcenter.
Definition
: The term loadcenter refers to the electrical panel
(or breaker panel) in your home.
To install this device you need:
Four self-tapping screws — #8 x 3/4-inch (1.9 cm)
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(surface mount only — supplied with purchase).
Slot and Phillips screwdriver.
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Hammer, wire cutter and wire stripper.
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For finished wall applications, you should purchase the Flush
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Mount lid (accessory:
CHSPFMKIT
)
Pre-Installation
The loadcenter must be properly grounded and meet local, nation-
•
al (NEC
®
) or Canadian (CEC) electrical code approved practices.
The CHSP can be used with any manufacturer’s loadcenter
•
(breaker panel).
Circuit Breaker Installation
1. Turn
OFF
power to the loadcenter.
2. Remove loadcenter cover.
3. Verify power has been disconnected with a portable
voltage meter.
4. Locate a dedicated unused, or install a new 2-pole circuit breaker
in an available space closest to the location where the CHSP is
to be installed. A dedicated 2-pole 15 ampere circuit breaker is
recommended for use with CHSP devices, but use a 2-pole 50
ampere circuit breaker to achieve the full published ratings of the
CHSPT2ULTRA device. (The connecting wires do not carry supply
current. Instead, they carry only short-duration currents that are
associated with a transient event.)
5. Move circuit breaker handle to the
OFF
position.
I
ndoor Installation
Panel Mount (Figures 1 and 2)
6. Remove 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) knockout located closest to the
2-pole breaker installed in
Step 4
.
7. Remove lock nut from the threaded nipple and feed the CHSP
wires through the knockout. Secure the CHSP in its final position
by reattaching lock nut and tighten firmly using hammer and
screwdriver or suitable wrench. Continue with final installation
Step 11
.
Surface Mount
8. Using the supplied four (4) self-tapping screws, mount the
CHSP on a suitable surface through the four mounting holes.
The wires should be protected using rigid or flexible Electrical
Metal Tubing. Continue with final installation
Step 11
.
Table 1. Recommended Dedicated Circuit Breaker to Achieve
Published Rating
Catalog Number
Pole
Rating
CHSPT2MICRO
2-Pole
15 ampere
CHSPT2MAX
2-Pole
15 ampere
CHSPT2ULTRA
2-Pole
50 ampere
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