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1. 159 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor User s Manual Pi A GT a A WARNING Confirm XO N G Bonding at Upstream Transformer Do Not Hi Pot Test TVSS Resulting Damage is Not Covered Under Warranty WARNING IMPORTANT PLEASE READ WARNING INSTALLATION BONDING AND GROUNDING HAZARD Verify the neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment is bonded to ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code and verify the neutral terminals XO on the secondary side of distribution transformers are grounded to the system ground in accordance with NEC and all applicable codes During installation into an electrical system the TPS must not be energized until the electrical sys tem is completely installed inspected and tested All conductors must be connected and functional including the neutral if required The voltage rating of the device and system must always be verified before energizing the TPS Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to abnormally high voltage at the TPS This may cause the TPS to become inoperative The warranty is voided if this device is incorrectly installed and or if neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment is not bonded to ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code NEC TESTING HIGH VOLTAGE TESTING DO NOT HI POT TEST Any factory or on site testing of power distribution equipment that exceeds the normal operating voltage such as high potential2. NOTE See Page 4 to connect optional Dry Contact or Remote Indicator if equipped caution BONDING BETWEEN CONDUIT CONNECTIONS IS NOT AUTOMATIC AND MUST BE PROVIDED AS PART OF THE INSTALLATION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND OR HIGH POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE TVSS UNIT DO NOT PERFORM DIELECTRIC OR HIGH POTENTIAL TESTS WITH THE PHASE OR NEUTRAL TVSS WIRES CONNECTED INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAMS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT The TPS9 all models weight is 4 Ibs Figure 1 TPS9 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor Installation typical 8 4 Mounting Screws 4 places not supplied TPS9 TVSS Metal anlar TY Integral Chase Nipple etal Wall o Distribution Equipment nut installed Chase Nipple Nut Wiring to Breaker Phase A Black 20 Amp Phase B Black Orange Breaker if High Leg Delta Phase C Black Outer Breaker Panel Cover Screws 6 places typical Wiring to Neutral or Ground Bus Ground Green Neutral White if used Figure 2 Typical Parallel Connections CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND OR HI POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS UNIT AND WILL VOID THE UNITS WARRANTY Do not perform dielectric or high potential TVSS Unit tests with the TPS unit installed To Protected Load s Phases Neutral Neutral If Used UY T If Used Ground Ground G
3. equipment using installer supplied hardware Trim the leads from the TVSS as short as possible but still allowing the following connections to be made see Figure 2 e Black wires one two or three in number go to the nearest free 20 Amp circuit breaker The phase of each lead is marked with a white band and letter designator A B or C Connect the TVSS leads to the appropriate phases On High Leg Delta TPS9 s the High Leg is Phase B designated with an orange con ductor The orange conductor must be connected to the system s High Leg e Connect the white Neutral wire to the neutral bar using a set screw in some applications this connec tion may not be required Connect the green Ground wire to the electrical distri bution equipment ground Install the distribution equipment cover Note Conducting dielectric and or high potential testing will cause internal damage to the TVSS unit DO NOT per form dielectric or high potential tests with the phase or neutral TVSS wires connected Apply power to the distribution equipment Depending on the TPS9 model either 1 single phase applications 2 split phase applications or 3 three phase applications LEDs will illuminate on the TVSS If any connected phase LED on the TVSS does not illuminate remove power check all connections and test again If any connected phase LED still does not illuminate contact Siemens TPS Technical Support at 1 888 333 3545
4. insulation testing or any other tests where the suppression components will be subjected to voltages higher than their rated turn on voltage must be conducted with the suppressor disconnected from the power source For 4 wire TPS devices the neutral connection at the TPS must also be disconnected prior to performing high potential testing and then reconnected upon completion of the test Failure to disconnect this surge suppression device and its associated suppression components during elevated voltage testing will damage suppression components and or other electronic components and will void the warranty Save this manual It includes instructions for obtaining warranty service and returning a defective unit INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Siemens TPS9 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor This manual provides instructions for installing the TPS9 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor TVSS The TPS9 TVSS Figure 1 can be mounted three ways The preferred method of installation is to mount the TVSS directly to the outside of the electrical distribution equipment using the integral chase nipple on the body of the TVSS It can also be installed against a panel wall using installer supplied hardware or it can be installed using an optional Flush Mount Kit The latter two methods require use of additional conduit and hardware not provided Please read and understand all information in this manual prior to installation The procedur
5. D wiring assembly lead into the butt splice supplied Squeeze the metal contact of the butt splice downward Ensure the wires cannot be pulled out of the butt splice Fold the cover of the butt splice over the metal contact until the cover of the butt splice latches to the bottom portion of the butt splice The enclosed label should be placed under the LED for reference Plan your installation for adequate label space After installation test the Green LED by energizing then deenergizing the SPD and verifying that the LED turns on and off appropriately An alternate test is to deenergize just one phase SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Rating and Service Type TPSA9 120 240V Single Phase TPSB9 240 120V Three Phase High Leg DELTA TPSC9 208Y 120V Three Phase WYE Temperature Operating 40 C 40 F to 60 C Gon Temperature Storage 55 C 65 F de 65 C 149 F Service Clearance Installation Type Chase Nipple 1 foot 31 7 cm of wire 1 nanosecond 175 volts per foot 6kV 3kA 8 20 microseconds are added to the clamp voltage 36 inches 94 1 cm in front of the unit Wire Length vs Response Time and Let Through Voltage Wire Size and Wire Size 12 AWG Torque to 18 in lbs Installation Torque Per IEEE STD 142 1991 For sensitive electronics computer systems the recommended ground impedance is 25 ohms or less Circuit Breaker Connection System Grounding 100 Increases Surge Available on A
6. FETY INFORMATION This section provides pertinent safety information that must be considered before installing the TVSS e Do not install this device during a lightning storm e This device is rated NEMA 4X Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications e Do not install the surge protector in a hot or excessively moist location e Other safety considerations are as listed on the following page Confirm XO N G Bonding at Upstream Transformer Do Not Hi Pot Test TVSS Resulting Damage is Not Covered Under Warranty Page 1 WARNING VERIFY ALL POWER CIRCUITS ARE DE ENERGIZED BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS The voltage rating of the device and system must always be verified before energizing the TVSS All electrical connections should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician All wiring must comply with the National Electrical Code NEC and applicable local codes Maintenance of this Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor should be performed by qualified electrical personnel only During normal operation hazardous voltages are present inside the unit When servicing this unit be sure to follow all electrical safety precautions All power sources to this unit should be locked off before servicing This will prevent the risk of receiving an electrical shock INSTALLING THE TPS9 TVSS To install the TVSS to the electrical distribution equipment proceed as follows 1 2 3 Ensure power to the electrical
7. ROUND BUS Interconnecting Wiring Breaker Minimize Length e Confirm XO N G Bonding at Upstream Transformer Panel Avoid Sharp Bends Gently Twist Conductors Together Do Not Hi Pot Test TVSS Resulting Damage is Not Covered Under Warranty Page 3 CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL DRY CONTACTS IF EQUIPPED D SUFFIX NEAR END OF MODEL NUMBER The Dry Contact option allows for external evaluation of the SPD s operating condition A Form C contact changes state during inoperative conditions including loss of power either in full or loss of any individual phase This can be configured for either Normally Open or Normally Closed indication Connections are made via two of the three 18 AWG wires pre wired through the SPD s nipple mounting connection There is no terminal block connection ensures cost effective NEMA 4X compliance Dry Contact wires are color coded per below and are approximately 5 feet 1 5m in length Do not mistake the SPD power connection conductors for the Dry Contact wires Internal electrical contacts are rated 5A 120 VAC Color code of Dry Contact wires when energized e 18 AWG RED Normally Closed e 18 AWG GREY Common e 18 AWG BLUE Normally Open Typical Installation e For Normally Closed Use Red and Grey wires e For Normally Open Use Blue and Grey wires After installation contacts can be tested by energizing then deenergizing the SPD and verifying that contacts change
8. distribution equipment has been removed Confirm N G bonding of system per NEC Remove the screws securing the outer distribution equip ment cover to the distribution equipment see Figure 1 Select the location where the TVSS will be mounted should be based on the internal configuration of the distribution equipment and the physical surroundings outside the equipment Note that the TVSS s lead length must be mini mized to achieve maximum performance Once the loca tion has been determined drill or punch a 7 8 diameter hole in the top bottom or side surface of the distribution equipment The ideal mounting location will also allow the TVSS to be secured to the wall or panel in addition to using the chase nipple Screw one of the conduit nuts on to the chase nipple until it bottoms out Note bonding of the conduit connections to the distribution equipment is not automatic and must be provided as part of the installation remove paint from the distribution equipment surface prior to installing the TVSS and chase nipple Push the leads from the TVSS through the 7 8 diameter hole toward the inside of the distribution equipment Push the leading part of the chase nipple through the hole and secure the TVSS using a second conduit nut sandwiching the metal wall of the distribution equipment between the two conduit nuts Page 2 If possible to provide extra rigidity in the installation attach the TVSS to the wall or distribution
9. echnical support please have the following information available Model Number of unit Serial Number of unit Manufacture Date Purchase Date Your Order Number Return Shipment Address Siemens Attn RA ___ _ _ 14550 58th Street North Clearwater FL 33760 Page 5
10. es contained herein are not intended to supersede local or national electrical codes Check all applicable electrical codes to ensure compliance In all instances local and national electrical code requirements are to be followed The TPS9 is a single port parallel TVSS designed for service entrance and downstream electrical distribution equipment applications The TVSS uses a chase nipple for installation and offers 80kA 100kA 120kA or 150kA per phase surge current capabilities The TPS9 provides protection from damaging transient volt age surges and spikes Proper installation is imperative to maxi mize the effectiveness and overall performance of this device This device must be installed by a licensed electrician The electrician should follow the steps outlined in this manual to insure proper installation Note Siemens products are extensively tested to industry stan dards as set by IEEE C62 41 and C62 45 for Categories A B and C The TPS9 is listed to the most recent edition of UL 1449 This product is suitable for installation on electrical distribu tion equipment capable of delivering not more than 200 000 rms symmetrical amperes This device features internal overcurrent and overtemperature protection that will disconnect affected surge protection com ponents at the end of their useful life but will maintain power to the load now unprotected If this situation is undesirable for the application follow these instructi
11. ll Models Capacity from 80KA to 100kA 120 Increases Surge Capacity from 80kA to 120kA Available only on Aand C Voltages 150 Increases Surge Capacity from 80kA to 150kA F Flush Mount Kit Available on All Models R Remote Indicator Available on All Models D Dry Contact Available on All Models N Noise Filter Available on All Models T Adds N G Gas Tube Available on All Models Available only on A and C Voltages WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY Siemens warrants it s AC electrical distribution equipment pro tection products against defective workmanship and materials for 5 years Liability is limited to the replacement of the defec tive product A Return Material Authorization number RA must be given by the company prior to the return of any prod uct Returned products must be sent to the factory with the transportation charges prepaid In addition the company also warrants unlimited replacement of modular and component parts within the warranty period previously described The company specifically disclaims all other warranties expressed or implied Additionally the company will not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any product or component thereof TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 888 333 3545 This manual as well as information about the entire Siemens product line are available on the Internet at Www sea siemens com Prior to calling Siemens for t
12. ons for servicing or replacing the device During installation into an electrical system the TPS9 must NOT be energized until the electrical system is installed inspected and tested Confirm that N G bonding is per NEC All conduc tors must be connected and functional including neutral if required The voltage rating of the device and system must always be verified before energizing the TVSS Failure to follow the guidelines in this manual can lead to abnormally high voltage being applied to the TVSS This may cause the TPS9 unit to become inoperative The warranty does not cover an incorrectly installed device Failure to disconnect the TVSS during elevated voltage testing will result in damage to the suppression components and or other electronic components see Safety Information Do not high potential test the distribution system with the TVSS connected PARTS LIST AND INSPECTION Items included in the package consist of the following e 1 TPS9 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor e 1 User s Manual this document If the Flush Mount Kit was ordered additional parts are sup plied as follows e 1 Flush Mount Panel e 1 Flush Mount Installation Instructions 4 Pan head Screws Carefully inspect each item in the package for signs of damage If damage is found please contact Siemens TPS Technical Sup port 1 888 333 3545 For more information about this product or other Siemens products visit www sea siemens com SA
13. state An alternate test is to deenergize just one phase ZAAWARNING Confirm XO N G Bonding at Upstream Transformer Do Not Hi Pot Test TVSS Resulting Damage is Not Covered Under Warranty Page 4 CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL REMOTE INDICATOR IF EQUIPPED R SUFFIX NEAR END OF MODEL NUMBER This option includes a supplemental diagnostic LED that can be mounted in a conspicuous location For example assume that the SPD is mounted such that it is not readily visible A Remote Indicator can provide visual indication of correct operation Operation is straightforward Green LED On SPD is OK If the LED is out the SPD has failed power is not present or one or more phases are not energized The Green LED assembly includes two pre attached wires and two butt splice connectors The SPD includes two yellow 18 AWG wired pre wired through the SPD s nipple mounting connection Pre Plan the installation per normal Installation Instructions Note that the LED assembly and butt splice connectors are not weather resistant and should be protected accordingly Mount the LED assembly in an appropriate conspicuous location Drill a 1 4 diameter hole at the mounting location Remove the hex nut from the back side of the LED assembly and feed the LED indicator wires through the hole Install the hex nut Butt splice the wires polarity does not matter from the LED wiring assembly to the yellow SPD wires by inserting one end of each LE
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