Vertiv™ XTE PTS Series PEIL/PESB Power Transfer Switches Description & Installation Manual
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5.1
Grounding Standards
The customer is responsible for providing and installing a ground rod. When installing the ground rod, keep the following in mind:
Minimum standard grounding configuration is one point. For other grounding configurations, consult local building codes.
All materials must be UL approved and meet NEC codes. The ground rod should be copper. It should be 8 feet (2.4 m) long and 5/8
inch (1.6 cm) in diameter.
The rod should be placed according to local building codes and should be located near the XTE PTS Series PEIL/PESB Power
Transfer Switch. (Refer to
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Mounting the Cabinet on a Pad
DANGER!
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Electrical hazard. Do not install the cabinet during a thunder storm. All power must be turned off before removing inner
barrier panels.
6.1
Before You Begin
Local Practices
A XTE PTS Series PEIL/PESB Power Transfer Switch may be installed on a separate concrete or preformed fiberglass pad or on a
remote terminal pad. This practice provides instructions for constructing a typical concrete pad. However, you may vary your
construction methods to comply with local conditions, practices, or building codes.
Accessory Kit
An accessory kit is shipped in a cardboard box with the XTE PTS Series PEIL/PESB Power Transfer Switch. This kit includes washers,
a meter hub, and a hard rubber gasket. During installation, the rubber gasket is sandwiched between the pad and the cabinet base to
eliminate corrosion.
Additional Materials Needed
You will need to supply the following materials to construct a concrete pad for a XTE PTS Series PEIL/PESB Power Transfer Switch:
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electrical conduit (consult your local building department for size),
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ground wire (No. 6 AWG is recommended),
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framing materials with which to form the pad,
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No. 66-44 wire mesh sized to fit the pad, and
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concrete that conforms to A.S.T.M. 94 specifications for ready-mixed concrete.
Mounting Template
An aluminum mounting template (shown in
) with anchor J-bolts may be used to provide the cabinet mounting position and
conduit access holes. The template kit (Part No. PEIL/RPEIL-TEMP) must be ordered separately.
