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Installation and Operation Manual
Unpacking and Preliminary
Inspection
Inspect the entire shipping container for damage or signs of mishandling before
unpacking the device. Remove the packing material and further inspect the
device for any obvious shipping damage. If any damage is found and is a result
of shipping or handling, immediately file a claim with the shipping company.
Storage The device should be stored in a clean, dry environment. Storage temperature
is -40 °F to +149 °F (-40 °C to +65 °C). All of the packaging materials should be
left intact until the device is ready for installation.
Safety Labels English, Spanish, and French versions of all safety labels (Danger, Warning,
Caution) are provided.
Identification Nameplate The identification nameplate is located on the inside of the door/cover.
Installation Considerations
Environment The device is designed to operate in an ambient temperature range of
-4 °F to +149 °F (-20 °C to + 65 °C) with a relative humidity of 0 to 95% non-
condensing. Refer to the product catalog for further details on enclosures. All
SPDs operate normally without reduction in performance when subjected to
shock and vibrations described in IEC 60721-3-3, Class 3M4.
Audible Noise The device background noise is negligible and does not restrict the location of
the installation.
Mounting The device is designed to be surface or flush mounted. Refer to the device
submittal drawings or the product catalog for typical mounting dimensions and
weight.
Service Clearance The service clearance should meet all applicable code requirements.
Equipment Performance To obtain the maximum system performance, locate the device as close to the
circuit being addressed as possible to minimize the interconnecting wiring
length. For every foot of wire length, approximately 160 volts
(6 kV / 3 kA, 8/20 microsecond) is added to the suppressed voltage. The
Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) is located on the device nameplate and is
measured 6 inches from the device terminals, according to UL 1449 Third
Edition.
Figure 1: SPD Nameplate Example
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