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Table of Contents

Precautions ................................................................................................4

Introduction ...............................................................................................5

Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection ....................................................5

Storage .......................................................................................................5

Safety Labels ..............................................................................................5

Identification Nameplate............................................................................5

Surge Protective Device (SPD) Location Considerations  .....................5

Environment ................................................................................................5
Audible Noise  ..............................................................................................5
Mounting ......................................................................................................5
Service Clearance  .......................................................................................5
Equipment Performance ..............................................................................5

Electrical ....................................................................................................5

Voltage Rating .............................................................................................5
Terminals, Wire Size, and Installation Torque .............................................7
Branch Circuit Overcurrent Protection .........................................................7
Location of Surge Protective Device (SPD)  ................................................7

Grounding ..................................................................................................8

General ........................................................................................................8
Power System Grounding  ...........................................................................8
Solidly-Grounded Power Systems ...............................................................9
Resistance-Grounded Power Systems  .......................................................9

Installation ...............................................................................................10

Conduit Location and Recommendations  .................................................10
Special Enclosure Considerations .............................................................10

Removing and Reconnecting the RJ45 Diagnostic Cables  .................10
Optional Flush Mounting ......................................................................10

Wiring .......................................................................................................10

Dimension and Weights EMA Series .........................................................12
Wiring Diagrams Without Integral

 

Switch ..................................................13

Wiring Diagrams With Integral Switch  .......................................................16

Operation .................................................................................................21

LED Status Indicators ................................................................................21
Replacement Modules ...............................................................................23
Audible Alarm  ............................................................................................22
Surge Counter  ...........................................................................................22
Dry Contacts ..............................................................................................22

Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................24

Preventative Maintenance .........................................................................24
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................25
Replacement Parts ....................................................................................25

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SpikeShield

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Modular Panel Surge Protective Device (SPD)

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Summary of Contents for Spikeshield HBL10P120C

Page 1: ...BL5P160B HBL5P320B HBL5P320B HBL5P320DB HBL6P120C HBL6P160B HBL6P160DB HBL6P320B HBL6P320DB HBL8P120C HBL8P160B HBL8P160DB HBL8P320B HBL8P320DB HBL9P120C HBL9P160B HBL9P160DB HBL9P320B HBL9P320DB HBL1...

Page 2: ...ure Considerations 10 Removing and Reconnecting the RJ45 Diagnostic Cables 10 Optional Flush Mounting 10 Wiring 10 Dimension and Weights EMA Series 12 Wiring Diagrams Without Integral Switch 13 Wiring...

Page 3: ...to signal an alarm state to the central supervisory system for unmanned inaccessible or critical installations Use multiple SPDs to achieve redundancy for critical applications Failure to follow thes...

Page 4: ...tive to maximize the SPD s surge protective device s effectiveness and performance Read the entire instruction bulletin before beginning the installation These instructions are not intended to replace...

Page 5: ...interconnecting wiring length For every foot of wire length approximately 160 Volts 6 kV 3 kA 8 20 microsecond is added to the suppressed voltage The Voltage Protection Rating VPR is located on the de...

Page 6: ...DB 320 kA HBL8P320B 320 kA HBL8P320DB 480 V 3 phase 3 wire ground Delta 4 4 480 V Delta series also applies to the following voltages 480Y 277V HRG 120 kA HBL9P120C 160 kA HBL9P160B 160 kA HBL9P160DB...

Page 7: ...d for the application per applicable codes Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury UL 1449 Type 1 SPDs have been designed and approved for line side applications pr...

Page 8: ...ents connected from phase to ground It is critical that there be a robust and effective connection to the building grounding structure The grounding connection must utilize an equipment grounding cond...

Page 9: ...d power systems are inherently unstable and can produce excessively high line to ground voltages during certain fault conditions During these fault conditions any electrical equipment including an SPD...

Page 10: ...derations Removing and Reconnecting the RJ45 Diagnostic Cables The diagnostic cables are marked with matching phase connections If any of the cables are removed reconnect the cables as marked Optional...

Page 11: ...ns Note The neutral connection is not present on three phase three wire WYE solidly ground or two wire single phase mid point ground power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs to...

Page 12: ...x 20 in NEMA 1 Enclosures with Integral Switch Approximate Weight 27 lbs 12 2 kg Figure 5 11 x 22 in NEMA 1 Enclosures for 320 kA and 480 kA units with or without Integral Switch Approximate Weight 37...

Page 13: ...conductor is not present on two wire grounded power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD using 10 AWG wire NEUTRAL GROUND PHASE C N A C See Note PHASE A...

Page 14: ...power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD using 10 AWG wire PHASE A PHASE B NEUTRAL GROUND PHASE C A B N C See Note Customer Connections 120 240 kA Custo...

Page 15: ...eutral conductor is not present on three wire grounded power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD using 10 AWG wire PHASE C PHASE A PHASE B See Note NEUTR...

Page 16: ...t present on two wire grounded power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD using 10 AWG wire SPD NEUTRAL GROUND PHASE C N A C See Note PHASE A Customer Con...

Page 17: ...present on three wire grounded power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD using 10 AWG wire PHASE C PHASE A PHASE B NEUTRAL GROUND N See Note A B C Custom...

Page 18: ...ustomer Connections 120 240 kA Ground Phase A Neutral Phase C Phase B Phase A Phase C Phase B Ground Neutral SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE Push to Test OK Replace Module Surge Counter Audible Alarm A B C 82...

Page 19: ...ounded phase Customer Connections 320 480 kA Customer Connections 100 240 kA Ground Phases A B C Phase A Phase B Phase C Ground Customer Connections 320 480 kA with Integral Switch Customer Connection...

Page 20: ...er Connections 320 480 kA with Integral Switch Customer Connections 100 240 kA with Integral Switch Ground Phase A Phase C Phase B Phase A Phase C Phase B Ground SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE Push to Test O...

Page 21: ...utton will complete the test the red LED will turn green and the alarm will shut off If an inoperable condition occurs on any phase the audible alarm sounds and the corresponding phase LED on the diag...

Page 22: ...wer and press the small switch located inside the unit on the underside of the diagnostic circuit board near the RJ45 connectors also refer to Figure 17 This will reset the counter to zero Figure 15 T...

Page 23: ...alarm condition exists See Table 4 These contacts can be used for remote indication of the SPD s operating status to a computer interface board or emergency management system Also these contacts are...

Page 24: ...inside equipment Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off Replace all devices doors and covers before turning on power to this equipment This equipment must be effect...

Page 25: ...oltage correct Are all module LEDs on Possible diagnostic display board failure Contact Hubbell at 1 800 729 3406 for troubleshooting NO YES YES YES NO YES YES NO Check the power utility feed and veri...

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