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PSP Products, Inc.  |  8618 Phoenix Drive  |  Manassas, VA 20110  |  pspproducts.com  |  1-800-648-6802  |  [email protected]

Revised: 12/14/2021

Register Online at:

https://surgewarrantyonline.com

Important: Risk of electrical shock. This device 

should only be installed by qualified personnel.

Hurricane 5000 Series

Technical Assistance Call: 800-648-6802

Installation Instructions 

1. Preparation for Install of Surge Protection Device 

(SPD)

 

A. Verify the system 

voltage and wiring 

configuration is the 

same as the enclosed 

SPD by checking it 

against the product label 

located on the side wall 

of the enclosure.
B. Review the installation 

area to ensure the 

proper space is available 

to properly mount and 

install the SPD. The 

enclosure should be 

mounted no more than 3 

feet away from the distribution panel.
C. Check that the buildings facility grounding system 

meets all NEC & CEC requirements as well as local 

codes. A low resistance ground system is essential to 

the proper functioning of any SPD. The soil resistance 

level should be no more than 25 ohms. This can be 

verified by performing a soil resistivity test.

2. Location of Surge Protection Device (SPD)

A. For service entrance applications, install the SPD at 

the main distribution panel on the load side after the 

main disconnect.

B. For feeder/sub-panel applications, install the SPD 

directly adjacent to the panelboard. Ensure that the 

enclosure’s hinged door can be opened and closed 

without interference from the surrounding area. This is 

to provide internal access to the device if necessary.

IMPORTANT! Remember to keep conductor lead 

length to a maximum of 3ft or less.

3. Wiring of Surge Protection Device (SPD)

A. 

TURN OFF

 the power to the distribution panel where 

the SPD will be installed.

Optional: Install a circuit breaker to feed the SPD. 

This will allow safety personnel to remove power from 

the device in order to diagnose or service the unit. In 

addition, the device incorporates internal fusing, UL & 

CSA approved, that will protect against short circuit 

fault conditions within the unit.
B. See Table 2 for recommended breaker/fuse 

according to wire AWG specified for installation type.
C. Install either a rigid or flexible metal conduit between 

the SPD and the distribution panel.
D. Run wires from distribution panelboard to SPD - See 

wiring diagrams for details. 
E. Ensure proper color codes: Table 1
F. Tighten and recheck all connections.
G. If remote monitoring is employed, connect the 

form “C” contacts to the building monitor system or 

independent alarm, i.e. addressable relay. Contact 

relays will accept up to 1A/220 VAC. The dry contact 

terminals are N.O. (normally open), N.C. (normally 

closed) and COM (common), Diagram 1.
NOTES: Check wiring before applying power.

Wire

Color

Ground

Green or Green/Yellow

Neutral

White

Hot

Red, Blue, Black (Phase C, Hi-Leg)

Table 1

Diagram 1

 • SPD de-energized
 • SPD energized with fault

 • SPD  energized
 • Status=OK 

(LED indicators ALL Green)

ALARM CONDITIONS - CONTACT STATUS

NC

COM

NO

NC

COM

NO

Recommended Circuit Breaker /Fuse

Wire Size

Circuit Breaker Fuse

#12 AWG

20A rms

#10 AWG

30A rms

#8 AWG

50A rms

#6 AWG

60A rms

Table 2

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