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Maintenance

SPDs  require  minimal  maintenance.  Periodic  inspection  of 
diagnostic indicators is recommended to ensure proper operation. 

Troubleshooting & Service 

Please contact us for any service related issues. 

Quality SPDs withstand severe duty and attempt to protect the 
load until failure. There are electrical anomalies that SPDs cannot 
protect  against.  These  are  generally  Sustained  Overvoltages 
also known as Temporary Overvoltages (TOVs). In this context, 
Sustained  Overvoltages  may  be  only  a  few  cycles.  Failed  SPDs 
tend to be symptoms, not root causes. A failed SPD is usually a 
sign of other problems within the electrical distribution system. 
As  a  generalization,  the  single  largest  cause  of  SPD  failures  is 
reference to ground issues. If the SPD shows problems on startup, 
there is reasonable chance of bonding/grounding/misapplication 
issue. This permanently damages the unit. If not corrected, it will 
happen again.

Warranty and Customer Service

Limited Warranty

Siemens warrants its AC Panel protection products against defective 
workmanship and materials for 10 years. Liability is limited to the 
repair or replacement of the defective product at Siemens’ option. 
A Return Material Authorization number (RA#) must be given by 
the company prior to the return of any product. Returned products 
must be sent to the factory with the transportation charges prepaid. 
In addition, the company also warranties unlimited replacement 
of  modular  and  component  parts  within  the  warranty  period 
previously described.

The company specifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed 
or implied. Additionally, the company is not be responsible for 
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect 
in any product or component thereof.

The sales contract contains the entire obligation of Siemens. This 
instruction manual shall not become part of or modify any prior 
existing agreement, commitment or relationship.

Technical Support

1.888.333.3545

Prior to calling Siemens TPS3 Technical Support for assistance or 
ordering parts, please have the following information available:

TPS3 model number: ________________________________
Manufacture date: _________________________________
Date of Purchase: ___________________________________
Your order number: _______________________________

Return Shipment Address:

Siemens - Attn: RA #___________
14550 58th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33760
Clearwater, FL 33760

Hazardous voltage.
Will cause death or serious injury.

Keep Out.

Qualified personnel only.

Disconnect and lock off all power before 

working on this equipment.

DANGER

CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR 

HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE

INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT.

Do not perform dielectric or high potential 

tests with the TPS3 unit installed.

NOTICE

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Summary of Contents for TPS3 09 Series

Page 1: ...UL 1449 4th Edition SPD usa siemens com spd TPS3 09 User Manual USA ...

Page 2: ...age rating of the SPD and system must be verified before energizing the SPD Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to abnormally high voltages at the SPD This may cause the SPD to fail The warranty is voided if the SPD is incorrectly installed and or if the neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment or downstream of separately derived systems is not bonded to ground in accordance wit...

Page 3: ...need for supplemental overcurrent protection Type 1 SPDs include internal overcurrent protection As a generalization it is more practical to install SPDs on the load side of the main overcurrent protection device for maintenance and serviceability reasons When connected on load side of main disconnect we suggest connecting via a 30A circuit breaker due to 10 AWG conductors The circuit breaker serv...

Page 4: ...ded 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 may be subjected to voltages which exceed their designed ratings This information is being provided to the user so that an informed decision can be made before installing any electrical equipment on an u...

Page 5: ...deenergized 5 Identify breaker location and SPD location Position SPD such that LEDs are best visible 6 Mount SPD weather resistant applications require additional sealing o rings etc not included Remove an appropriately sized knockout from panel Connect conductors as appropriate short and straight as possible Hi Legs are Phase B 7 Label or mark conductors as appropriate neutral white ground green...

Page 6: ...uch that on board LEDs are not readily visible A green LED bezel assembly includes two pre attached wires and two butt splice connectors The SPD includes two yellow 18 AWG wires pre wired through the SPD s nipple mounting connection Pre plan the installation per normal installation Instructions Mount the LED assembly in an appropriate conspicuous location Connect the LED wires to the yellow SPD wi...

Page 7: ...duct Returnedproducts mustbesenttothefactorywiththetransportationchargesprepaid In addition the company also warranties unlimited replacement of modular and component parts within the warranty period previously described Thecompanyspecificallydisclaimsallotherwarranties expressed or implied Additionally the company is not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from any de...

Page 8: ...tion provided in this manual contains merely general descriptions of characteristics of performance which in case of actual use do not always apply as described or which may change as a result of further development of the product An obligation to provide the respective characteristics shall only exist if expressly agreed in the terms of contract All product designations may be trademarks or produ...

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