Table of Contents
FAIluRe To FolloW THeSe INSTRucTIoNS coulD ReSulT IN DeATH oR SeRIouS INjuRy .............................. 2
Do Not Hi-Pot Test SPDs ............................................................................................................................................................................2
INTRoDucTIoN ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Warning and Safety Information ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Qualified Person .......................................................................................................................................................................................1
Danger .....................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Warning ...................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Caution ....................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Do Not Hi-Pot Test SPDs ............................................................................................................................................................................1
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................1
Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................................1
GeNeRAl INFoRmATIoN .................................................................................................................................... 2
Product Family Outline ............................................................................................................................................................................2
Type 1 SPD ...............................................................................................................................................................................................2
Internal Protection ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Service Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Simplified Explanation of Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Industry Standards Changes - 2009 ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Parallel Connection ..................................................................................................................................................................................4
Precautionary Statement Regarding SPDs on Ungrounded Systems ............................................................................................................4
Cascade Surge Protection .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking & Preliminary Inspection ..........................................................................................................................................................4
PRe-INSTAllATIoN AND PlANNING ................................................................................................................... 4
Operating Environment ............................................................................................................................................................................4
Line Side versus Load Side Installation ......................................................................................................................................................4
Audible Noise ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Mounting, Dimensions, and Weight ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Service Clearance .....................................................................................................................................................................................5
Lead Lengths & Maximizing SPD Performance ...........................................................................................................................................5
Shortest Leads Possible.............................................................................................................................................................................5
Voltage Rating ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Circuit Breaker and Disconnect Switch ......................................................................................................................................................5
Terminals .................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Wire Size and Installation Torque ..............................................................................................................................................................6
System Grounding ....................................................................................................................................................................................6
NEMA 3R Drain Holes for Standard Steel Enclosure ....................................................................................................................................6
Optional Flush Mount Installation Considerations .....................................................................................................................................7
Retro-fit to an Existing Panel with No Available Breaker Positions ...............................................................................................................7
Disconnect Switch (Opt. on TPS3 12, Std. on TPS3 15) ..............................................................................................................................7
UL 1283 required language concerning the installation of EMI Filters ........................................................................................................7
TPS3 12 AND TPS3 15 INSTAllATIoN INSTRucTIoNS ........................................................................................ 8
oPeRATIoN ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Surge Counter Reset: (if equipped) Resets optional surge counter to zero (0) .........................................................................................10
Diagnostic Display Panel .........................................................................................................................................................................10
Surge Counter Option .............................................................................................................................................................................10
Dry Contact Option ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Remote Monitor Accessory .....................................................................................................................................................................11
mAINTeNANce ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting & Service ......................................................................................................................................................................11
Module Replacement & Service ..............................................................................................................................................................11
Display Replacement ..............................................................................................................................................................................12
TPS3 15 Series with two modules ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Technical Support ...................................................................................................................................................................................12
Tables
Table 1: Model Number Decoder ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Table 2: Weight & Dimensions..................................................................................................................................................................5
Figures
Figure 1: SPD Types .................................................................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2: Typical Parallel Connected SPD on Electrical Panel ......................................................................................................................4
Figure 3: NEMA 3R Drain Holes ................................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 7: Rotating Module .......................................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 6: Flush Mount Installation ............................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 3: Panel Installation .....................................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 4: Electrical Drawings ....................................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 5: Mechanical Drawings ................................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 8: Horizontal Display ..................................................................................................................................................................10
Figure 9: Vertical Display .......................................................................................................................................................................10
Figure 10: Dry Contact Connection Configuration ..................................................................................................................................11
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