RSPF Series Surge Protective Device
IL158004EN
Rev. 2 – December 2017
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1 Introduction
1.1
Manual Introduction
This installation manual describes the installation and
operation of the Eaton RSPF Series Surge Protective
Device (SPD). This technical document covers most
aspects of installation and operation. This document is a
guide only for licensed/qualified electricians. If you
require further information regarding a particular
installation, application, or maintenance activity, please
contact your Eaton representative. These instructions do
not cover all details, variations or combinations of the
equipment, its storage, delivery, installation, check-out,
safe operation or maintenance. Care must be exercised
to comply with local, state, and national regulations, as
well as safety practices for this class of equipment.
Please read and understand ALL installation and
operating instructions prior to installation and use of
this equipment.
1.2
Product Overview
The Eaton RSPF Series SPD protects critical electrical
and electronic equipment from damage by voltage
transients and surges when properly installed. This is
done by shunting high energy lightning surges (and
other transient disturbances) away from the equipment
being protected. It does this in nanoseconds by
providing a low impedance surge path to ground through
thermally protected metal oxide varistors while
supporting power frequency voltage. Proper installation
is critical to ensure the SPD operates as intended.
The Eaton RSPF Series SPD was designed and
developed to fit in the space of an Eaton FD-Frame
molded case circuit breaker for retrofit into existing
panelboards or switchboards with space or provisions for
an additional FD-Frame molded case circuit breaker.
This device features internal protection that will
disconnect the surge protective component under fault
conditions but will maintain power to the load, now
unprotected from surge events.
The Eaton RSPF Series SPD is available in voltage
ratings from 208Vac to 600Vac and surge current ratings
of 50kA and 100kA. The enclosure measures 6.00” x
4.125” x 3.807” (152.40mm x 104.775mm x 96.6978mm)
with a maximum weight of ~3 lbs (~1.36 kg).
The Eaton RSPF Series is available in nine options, see
Section 10, Ordering Guidelines
for more details
1.3
Safety Precautions
WARNING
WARNING – SHOCK HAZARD – DO NOT OPEN.
AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE DECHARGE
ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR.
WARNING NO SERVICEABLE PARTS. ATTENTION :
AUCUNE PIÈCE REMPLACABLE OU RÉPARABLE.
A LICENSED/QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST
COMPLETE ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE (NEC), CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC),
STATE, AND LOCAL CODES, OR OTHER
APPLICABLE COUNTRY CODES. ALL APPLICABLE
LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES SUPERSEDE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
CHECK THE VOLTAGE-RATING LABEL LOCATED
ON THE FRONT OF THE SPD TO VERIFY THAT THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM’S VOLTAGE ARE THE SAME
AS THE SPD.
CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC, MEGGAR, OR HI-
POTENTIAL TESTING WITH THE SPD INSTALLED
WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE SPD.
THE SPD WILL CAUSE THE TEST TO FAIL.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD CAUSE DEATH,
INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. FOLLOW ALL
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. COMPLETELY READ
AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
ARC FLASH DURING INSTALLATION COULD
CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. USE APPROPRIATE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ARC
FLASH PROTECTION.
INSTALLING A PROTECTION DEVICE WHICH IS
UNDER RATED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLTAGE CAN CREATE A POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
CHECK THE FACILITY’S GROUNDING SYSTEM. ALL
GROUNDING, BONDING AND EARTHING
PRACTICES MUST MEET NEC, CEC AND LOCAL
APPROVED PRACTICES. A POOR GROUND, OR A
GROUNDING / BONDING VIOLATION WILL
SERIOUSLY AFFECT THE SPD’S ABILITY TO
FUNCTION AS SPECIFIED.
ALWAYS VERIFY THAT NO VOLTAGE IS PRESENT
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE TASK AND
ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES.
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