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Instruction Manual
IM01005016E
Effective January 2014
CVX050/100 Surge Protective Device
Installation and Operation
EATON
www.eaton.com
2.1.1 Conduit Installation
Mount the SPD directly to the electrical panel using a 3/4” chase
nipple as shown in Figure 1.
When mounting the SPD outdoors, use weatherproof conduit and
fittings to maintain the enclosure’s NEMA 4X rating. See Figure 2.
Figure 1. 3/4" Chase Nipple Mounting.
Figure 2. Conduit Installation.
2.1.2 Wall Mounting
Mount the SPD directly on a wall using the SPD’s internal mounting
holes as follows:
1. Gain access to the internal mounting holes by first removing
the SPD's four front cover screws, and then removing the front
cover. See Figure 3.
2. Place the SPD against the wall and mark the locations of the four
mounting holes.
3. Attach the SPD to the wall using #8 hardware.
4. Reinstall the front cover.
3/4" Chase Nipple
Internally Threaded
Conduit Fitting
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Phase,
Ground,
& Neutral
Wires*
Drill or punch a
7/8" hole in wall
of electrical panel
* Number and type of wires vary with SPD model.
Refer to Section 2.3 SPD Wiring Diagrams.
Avoid sharp bends
in conduit and longer
than necessary wire
lengths.
Keep conduit length
as short and
straight as possible.
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Figure 3. Wall Mounting Using Internal Mounting Holes.
2.1.3 External Mounting Feet (Optional)
Optional External Mounting Feet w/screws (Cat # MNTGFTX) can be
used to mount the SPD to a wall without removing the front cover
as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Wall Mounting With External Mounting Feet.
#8 Hardware
(4 places)
Installer Supplied
Cover Screws
(4 places)
Torque to 6 in-lbs
Mounting Surface
Mounting Holes
Under Cover (4)
3.39" (86 mm)
4.17" (106 mm)
