Buying Guide

Q-564
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
201 N Service Rd, Melville, NY 11747
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Tech Line (8:30AM-7:00PM E.S.T. Monday-Friday): 1-800-824-3005
Leviton Manufacturing of Canada, Ltd.
165 Hymus Blvd, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1E9
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Leviton Middle East
J/Ali Free Zone, View 19 7th Floor, Office 701 • PO Box 262742 Dubai, UAE
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Leviton S. de R.L. de C.V.
Lago Tana 43, Col. Huichapan, Miguel Hidalgo, CP 11290 México DF
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.leviton.com.mx
Visit our Website at: www.leviton.com/industrial email: [e-mail]
© 2011 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. All rights reserved.
Description Cat. No.
Single Phase 120/240V Type 1 Surge Arrester 55240-ASA
3Ø 120/208V WYE or 3Ø 240V Delta Type 1 Surge Arrester 55208-ASA
3Ø 277/480V WYE or 3Ø 480V Delta Type 1 Surge Arrester 55480-ASA
Ordering Information
Material Specification
Enclosure Polycarbonate with UV Inhibitors
Mechanical Specifications
Enclosure Type NEMA 3R
Connection Type
Parallel Connection: Hardwired via
10AWG wire
Diagnostics Protection Status LEDs & Audible Alarm
Performance Data
Leviton Cat. No.
55240-ASA &
55208-ASA
55480-ASA
Maximum Continuous
Operating Voltage (MCOV)
150V 320V
Nominal Discharge Rating (I
N) 20kA 20kA
Maximum Surge Current,
Per Mode
50kA 50kA
Voltage Protection Rating
(VPR) (Clamping) L-N/L-L
600V/800V 800V/700V
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Cat. No.
55240-ASA 55208-ASA 55480-ASA
Voltage
120/240V
Single Phase
120/208V 3Ø WYE,
240V 3Ø Delta
277/480V 3Ø WYE,
480V 3Ø Delta
Frequency 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz
Surge
Technology
TPMOV TPMOV TPMOV
Environmental Specifications
Flammability Rated V-2 per UL 94
Operating -10°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature -20°C to 85°C
Standards & Certifications
ETL Certified UL 1449 3rd Ed. Type 1 Device
National Electric Code (NEC) 285
ANSI/IEEE Category C C-62.11, C-62.41 & C-62.45
Warranty Limited Lifetime
Connected Equipment
Coverage for 55240-ASA
Up to $10,000*
* As part of the True Whole House Surge Protection Warranty
3.13in
(79.4mm)
3.13in
(79.4mm)
3.00in
(76.2mm)
3.13in
(79.4mm)
18.00in
(457.2mm)
Dimensions