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INTRODUCTION

Transient voltage surges are short-term deviations from a desired voltage level or signal that can occur at any time. Such changes can result in an electronic 

device malfunction, or cause extensive damage. Also termed "spikes", these occurrences take place as a result of magnetic field/inductive coupling or 

whenever the line current is interrupted. They can originate from either inside a facility, or derive from outside utility lines. Sources within a facility involve loads 

that are switched, such as electric motors that are turned ON and OFF and are addressed by devices applied at point-of-use equipment.

DESCRIPTION

Leviton's 55240-ASA, 55208-ASA, and 55480-ASA are the first line of protection designed to safeguard homes and small commercial establishments from 

external sources of high voltage spikes. These TYPE 1 devices are connected between each of the two incoming Lines and Neutral.

SPECIFICATIONS

•  ETL listed TYPE 1 device.

•  Suppression in accordance with recommendations of ANCI/IEEE C62.11 and NEC 285.

•  40mm TPMOV fused SPD circuitry for all lines to Neutral.

•  SPD enclosed in NEMA type 3R case for outdoor installation.

•  Alarm is activated whenever either line loses surge protection.

•  Green LED indicates surge protection is stable.

•  Red LED indicates protection has failed.

LOCATION AND MOUNTING

1.

  Locate the SPD between the meter and the main service circuit breaker panel or connect at weather head of overhead service.

2.

  Mount the SPD so the Line and Neutral connections can be made while keeping hook-up leads as short and straight as possible. Avoid sharp bends and 

turns, which will degrade the performance of the SPD. The weight of the SPD should be supported to avoid unnecessary stress on the wiring connections.

3.

  The SPD should be mounted to an electrical box or enclosure. 

DO NOT

 connect directly to electrical conduit. 

TO INSTALL

IMPORTANT:

 TYPE 1 SPD devices should be supplemented with additional load side SPDs for maximum protection.

1.

 

RESTORE POWER

, if necessary.

2.

  Measure voltage at installation location between each Line and Neutral. System voltage must not exceed the specified maximum continuous RMS voltage 

listed on the SPD label.

3.

 

TURN OFF POWER

 at the installation location (usually by removing service to meter or disconnection of service supply by utility). 

4.

  Switch all distribution panel circuit breakers to OFF position to reduce possibility of accidental voltage on the circuit.

5.

  Connect the SPD White (Neutral) wire to the Neutral service conductor, a grounding electrode conductor, or the equipment grounding terminal in the 

service equipment.

 

For Cat. No. 55240-ASA:

 Connect Line 1 to one of the SPD's Black wires and Line 2 to the remaining Black wire. Refer to Figure 1.

 

For Cat. No. 55208-ASA & 55480-ASA:

 Connect Line 1 to one of the SPD's Black wires, connect Line 2 to one of the remaining Black wires and Line 3 to 

the remaining Black wire. Refer to 

Fig. 2

.

 

NOTE:

 Keep hook-up leads as short and straight as possible.

6.

  Restore power to SPD and switch circuit breakers to "ON" position to reconnect load. Verify that the Green LED is lit. 

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE

If Green LED is not lit and instead Red LED is lit, then re-check installation. Replace unit as required.

INSTALLATION

ENGLISH

PK-93718-10-02-0A

For Technical Assistance Call: 1-800-824-3005 (U.S.A. Only) www.leviton.com

SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE (SPD)

Cat. No. 55240-ASA: Single Phase 120/240V AC, 50/60Hz

Cat. No. 55208-ASA: 3 Phase 120/208V AC WYE, 50/60Hz or 240V AC Delta, 50/60Hz

Cat. No. 55480-ASA: 3 Phase 277/480V AC WYE, 50/60Hz or 480V AC Delta, 50/60Hz

Fig. 1 - 55240-ASA

Incoming Power

Alimentation

Entrada de Energía

Line 1 (Black)

Ligne 1 (Noir)

Línea 1 (Negro)

Line 2 (Black)

Ligne 2 (Noir)

Línea 2 (Negro)

Line 1

Ligne 1

Línea 1

Line 2

Ligne 2

Línea 2

Neutral

Neutre

Neutro

Neutral (White)

Neutre (Blanc)

Neutro (Blanco)

TYPE 1 SPD

120/240V AC

DLS de TYPE 1

120/240 V c.a.
TIPO 1 PST

120/240V CA

Alternate Connection 

of Grounding Electrode

Raccord optionnel de 

l’électrode de mise à la masse

Conexión Alterna 

del Electrodo a Tierra

Line 1 (Black)

Ligne 1 (Noir)

Línea 1 (Negro)

Line 2 (Black)

Ligne 2 (Noir)

Línea 2 (Negro)

Neutral (White)

Neutre (Blanc)

Neutro (Blanco)

TYPE 1 SPD

120/240V AC

DLS de TYPE 1

120/240 V c.a.
TIPO 1 PST

120/240V CA

Circuit Breaker Panel

Panneau à disjoncteurs

Panel Interruptor de Circuito

Preferred Location

Emplacement préférable

Ubicación Preferencials

Alternate Location

Emplacement optionnel

Ubicación Preferencials

Metering (Instrument or Self-Contained)

Compteur (instrument ou autonome)

Medidor (Instrumento o Auto-Contenido)

Fig. 2 - 55208-ASA, 55480-ASA

Incoming Power

Alimentation

Entrada de Energía

Line 1 (Black)

Ligne 1 (Noir)

Línea 1 (Negro)

Line 2 (Black)

Ligne 2 (Noir)

Línea 2 (Negro)

Line 1

Ligne 1

Línea 1

Line 2

Ligne 2

Línea 2

Line 3

Ligne 3

Línea 3

Neutral

Neutre

Neutro

Neutral (White)

Neutre (Blanc)

Neutro (Blanco)

Alternate Connection 

of Grounding Electrode

Raccord optionnel de 

l’électrode de mise à la masse

Conexión Alterna 

del Electrodo a Tierra

Line 3 (Black)

Ligne 3 (Noir)

Línea 3 (Negro)

Circuit Breaker Panel

Panneau à disjoncteurs

Panel Interruptor de Circuito

Preferred Location

Emplacement préférable

Ubicación Preferencials

Line 1 (Black)

Ligne 1 (Noir)

Línea 1 (Negro)

Line 2 (Black)

Ligne 2 (Noir)

Línea 2 (Negro)

Neutral (White)

Neutre (Blanc)

Neutro (Blanco)

Line 3 (Black)

Ligne 3 (Noir)

Línea 3 (Negro)

Alternate Location

Emplacement optionnel

Ubicación Preferencials

Metering (Instrument or Self-Contained)

Compteur (instrument ou autonome)

Medidor (Instrumento o Auto-Contenido)

TYPE 1 SPD

55208-ASA: 3 Phase

120/208V AC WYE

or 240V AC Delta
55480-ASA: 3 Phase

277/480V AC WYE

or 480V AC Delta

PST TIPO 1 

55208-ASA: Trifásico

120/208V AC WYE o

240V AC Delta
55480-ASA: Trifásico

277/480V AC WYE o

480V AC Delta

LST DE TYPE 1

55208-ASA : triphasé,

120/208 V c.a. en étoile

ou 240 V c.a. en triangle
55480-ASA : triphasé,

277/480 V c.a. en étoile

ou 480 V c.a. en triangle

TYPE 1 SPD

55208-ASA: 3 Phase

120/208V AC WYE

or 240V AC Delta
55480-ASA: 3 Phase

277/480V AC WYE

or 480V AC Delta

PST TIPO 1 

55208-ASA: Trifásico

120/208V AC WYE o

240V AC Delta
55480-ASA: Trifásico

277/480V AC WYE o

480V AC Delta

LST DE TYPE 1

55208-ASA : triphasé,

120/208 V c.a. en étoile

ou 240 V c.a. en triangle
55480-ASA : triphasé,

277/480 V c.a. en étoile

ou 480 V c.a. en triangle

WARNING AND CAUTIONS:

• 

TO BE INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL 

CODES AND REGULATIONS

• 

INSTALLATION OF TYPE 1 SPDs DEVICES MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN ELECTRICIAN.

• 

TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; 

TURN OFF POWER

 BY REMOVING SERVICE METER,

OR DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE SUPPLY BY UTILITY. TEST THAT THE POWER IS OFF 

BEFORE WIRING!

• 

THIS SPD IS A TYPE 1 DEVICE WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR USE 

WITH LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS (UL 96A).

• 

THIS SPD MAY NOT SURVIVE SUSTAINED OVERVOLTAGES.

• 

USE THIS DEVICE WITH 

COPPER OR COPPER CLAD WIRE ONLY

.

• 

THESE DEVICES ARE NOT TO BE USED WITH A HI-LEG DELTA 

VOLTAGE CONFIGURATION.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS

Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal 

and  proper  use  during  the  lifetime  of  the  product.  Leviton’s  only  obligation  is  to  correct  such  defects  by  repair  or  replacement,  at  its  option,  if  the  product  is  returned  prepaid,  with  proof  of  purchase 

date,  and  a  description  of  the  problem  to 

Leviton  Manufacturing  Co.,  Inc.,  Att:  Quality  Assurance  Department,  201  North  Service  Road,  Melville,  N.Y.  11747

. This  warranty  excludes  and  there 

is  disclaimed  liability  for  labor  for  removal  of  this  product  or  reinstallation. This  warranty  is  void  if  this  product  is  installed  improperly  or  in  an  improper  environment,  overloaded,  misused,  opened, 

abused,  or  altered  in  any  manner,  or  is  not  used  under  normal  operating  conditions  or  not  in  accordance  with  any  labels  or  instructions. There  are  no  other  or  implied  warranties  of  any  kind,  including 

merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment, 

lost  sales  or  profits  or  delay  or  failure  to  perform  this  warranty  obligation. The  remedies  provided  herein  are  the  exclusive  remedies  under  this  warranty,  whether  based  on  contract,  tort  or  otherwise.

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