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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

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.

CAUTION

V

Hazardous voltage.

Will cause death or serious injury.

Keep Out.

Qualified personnel only.

Disconnect and lock off all power before 

working on this equipment.

V  

DANGER

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Summary of Contents for TPS3 09

Page 1: ...TPS3 09 Surge Protective Device User Manual ...

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: ...ith ANSI IEEE C62 41 2 2002 Categories C B A For further information please review latest editions of NEC Art 285 UL 1449 contact your local Siemens sales office or contact Siemens TPS Tech Support at 1 888 333 3545 The TPS3 09 is a Type 1 SPD Type 1 SPDs are evaluated more rigorously by UL 1449 for 2008 NEC Article 285 compliance Type 1 SPDs and their connecting leads have been evaluated for line...

Page 4: ... the secondary windings of the transformer supplying the service entrance main or load are conFigured This includes whether or not the transformer windings are referenced to earth via a grounding conductor The system configuration is not based on how any specific load or equipment is connected to a particular power distribution system SPDs should be installed per the distribution system not per a ...

Page 5: ...her 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 Note that the metallic connection hub is not grounded within the SPD and proper grounding requires connection of the green conductor ground 7 Label or mark conductors as appropriate neut...

Page 6: ...option includes a supplemental diagnostic LED that can be mounted in a conspicuous location For example assume that the SPD is mounted such that it is not readily visible A Remote Indicator can provide visual indication of correct operation Operation is straightforward Green LED On SPD is OK If the LED is out the SPD has failed power is not present or one or more phases are not energized The Green...

Page 7: ...f 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 dam...

Page 8: ...Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division 5400 Triangle Parkway Norcross GA 30092 1 800 964 4114 info us siemens com 12 09 09 8173 ...

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