TPS3 09 Surge Protective Device User Manual
V WARNING - Hazardous Voltage & Shock Hazard Failure to Follow These Instructions Could Result in Death or Serious Injury • • • • • • Only qualified licensed electricians should install or service SPDs Hazardous voltages exist within SPDs SPDs should never be installed or serviced when energized Use appropriate safety precautions including Personal Protection Equipment Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, and/or equipment damage.
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Siemens TPS3 09 Surge Protective Device (SPD). TPS3 09 is a high quality, high energy surge suppressor designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient overvoltages. The TPS3 09 is parallel connected such that circuit ampacity is unlimited. Proper installation is important to maximize performance. Please follow steps outlined herein. These instructions are not intended to replace national or local codes.
Carefully inspect each item in the package for signs of damage. If damage is found, please contact Siemens TPS Technical Support: 1.888.333.3545. For more information about this product or other Siemens products, visit www.usa.siemens.com. Figure 2: Dimensions and Weight 3.00 1.50 1.
V DANGER V CAUTION Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT. Keep Out. Qualified personnel only. Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment. Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed. TPS3 09 Installation Instructions Pre-Plan your installation.
Connecting Optional Form C Dry Contact & Audible Alarm (“D” suffix near end of model number) CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL REMOTE INDICATOR IF EQUIPPED (“E” SUFFIX NEAR END OF MODEL NUMBER) Three (3) 3’ (~1m) 18 AWG wires are included through the nipple with this option. (These are smaller than the 10 AWG SPD conductors.) Gray is Common, Red is Normally Open and Blue is Normally Closed.
V DANGER V CAUTION Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT. Keep Out. Qualified personnel only. Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment. Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed. Maintenance Warranty and Customer Service SPDs require minimal maintenance.
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