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Page 2 - DANGER; HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH; CAUTION; LOSS OF BRANCH CIRCUIT POWER AND SURGE PROTECTION; WARNINGS; APC MODULAR PANEL PRODUCTS Surge Protective Device (SPD)

DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH · Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.· This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.· Turn off all power supplying this equipmen...

Page 3 - LOSS OF SURGE PROTECTION

CAUTION LOSS OF SURGE PROTECTION · During installation into an electrical system, SPD’s must not be energized until the electrical system is completely installed, inspected, and tested. All conductors must be connected and functional, including the neutral. The voltage rating of the device and syste...

Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. UNPACKING AND PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... STORAGE ........................................................................................ IDENTIFICATION NAMEPLATE ...........

Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Thank you for choosing the APC; Check all applicable electrical codes to assure compliance.; . The electrician should follow the steps detailed in; A copy of the installer’s invoice, detailing the installation of

INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the APC SurgeArrest ® PM3 or PM4 Series Surge Protection Device. The APC modular Surge Protection Device (SPD) is a high-quality, high-energy surge attenuation system that has been designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient voltage surges. Pro...

Page 6 - Read the entire; PACKAGING

Proper installation is imperative to maximize the APC Modular Panel SPD’seffectiveness and performance. The installer should follow the steps outlined in this instruction manual to ensure proper installation. disconnect only. Inspect the entire shipping container for damage or signs of mishandling b...

Page 7 - IDENTIFICATION

The identification nameplate (see Figure 1) is located on the inside of the door/cover. Figure 1: SPD Nameplate Example IDENTIFICATION NAMEPLATE SAFETY LABELS SPD LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS Environment Audible Noise Mounting Service Clearance Equipment Performance English versions of all safety labels ...

Page 8 - connections to the following values.; Ground; ELECTRICAL

Prior to mounting the SPD, verify that the device has the same voltage rating as the power distribution system in which it is installed by comparing the nameplate voltage or model number on the SPD with the nameplate of the electrical distribution equipment.The specifier or user of the device should...

Page 9 - Figure 2: Wiring Practice; WARNING; LOCATION OF SPD; SPD

The integral switch is a second mechanical means for qualified maintenance personnel to isolate the entire surge suppressor to service the device’s components. The integral switch opens the phase and neutral connections to the SPD for additional protection. Turn integral switch handle to the OFF pos...

Page 10 - SYSTEM GROUNDING; INADEQUATE RACEWAY ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY

SYSTEM GROUNDING CAUTION SYSTEM GROUNDING · SPD must be installed on solidly grounded power systems. · Verify that the service entrance equipment is bonded to ground in accordance with all applicable codes. · Verify that the neutral terminals are grounded to system ground in accordance with all appl...

Page 11 - INSTALLATION; voltages on the protected equipment. For every foot of wire length,

DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH · Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.· This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.· Turn off all power supplying this equipmen...

Page 12 - Follow steps 1–5 to make wiring connections.; NOTE: Always install the SPD on the LOAD side of the main disconnect.; WIRING; together and kept as short as possible (do not loop or coil wires) to

Note: Prior to mounting the SPD, verify that the device has the same voltage rating as the power distribution system in which it is installed by comparing the nameplate voltage or model number on the SPD with the nameplate of the electrical distribution equipment. Follow steps 1–5 to make wiring con...

Page 13 - WIRING DIAGRAMS WITHOUT INTEGRAL DISCONNECT; neutral and ground lugs together.

WIRING DIAGRAMS WITHOUT INTEGRAL DISCONNECT Figure 3: Single-Phase, 3-Wire, Grounded Chasis Ground Chasis Ground Ø C Ø A N Customer Connections 120 kA - 240 kA Figure 3: Figure 3: SIngle-Phase, 3-Wire, Grounded Installation Customer Connections 320 kA - 480 kA A Ø Ø C Ø A BØ N Customer Connections 1...

Page 14 - WIRING DIAGRAMS WITH INTEGRAL DISCONNECT

8220-0014-06 Customer Connections 320 kA - 480 kA Ø C Ø A N Customer Connections 120 kA - 240 kA Ø C Ø A BØ N WIRING DIAGRAMS WITH INTEGRAL DISCONNECT Chasis Ground Chasis Ground Figure 5: Single-phase, 3-Wire, Grounded Installation with Integral Disconnect AØ CØ N Customer Connections 120 kA - 240 ...

Page 15 - The SPD display panel shows the status of the modules with; Figure 7: SPD Module LEDs (Wye and Split Phase configurations); diagnostically; OPERATION

The SPD display panel shows the status of the modules with On wye and split phase configuration SPD modules (see Figure 7), if the left green LED is not lit, it indicates a loss of suppression from line-to-ground for that phase. If the right green LED is not lit, it indicates a loss of suppression f...

Page 16 - Note: Three phase model shown

Push the alarm enable/disable button to enable or disable the alarm. If the green alarm LED is lit the alarm is enabled. If the green alarm LED is not lit, the alarm is disabled. The surge counter displays the number of transient voltage surges since the counter was last reset. The counter is batter...

Page 17 - Table 3: Dry Contact Configuration; NC; DRY CONTACTS

The contacts are designed for a Maximum voltage of 24 VDC and a maximum current of 2 A. Higher energy applications may require additional relay implementation outside the SPD. Damage to the SPD’s relay caused by use with energy levels in excess of those discussed in this instruction manual are not c...

Page 18 - MAINTENANCE AND

DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH · Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.· This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.· Turn off all power supplying this equipmen...

Page 19 - of the diagnostic display panel.

START Possible diagnostic display board failure. Replace diagnostic display panel. Is power being supplied to the SPD? Green phase LED(s) not lit. And, no Red LED(s) lit and no Alarm on. Energize SPD and verify proper connection. NO YES START YES NO Red phase LED(s) lit. Check the power utility feed...

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