Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsSquare D ManualsBreaker BoxesQO 100 Amp 2-Pole Outdoor Circuit Breaker Enclosure

40271-419-04

06/2005

Lexington, KY, USA

Replaces 40271-419-04 dated 03/2005

Instruction Bulletin

and Homeline

Load Centers

Class 1100

Retain for future use.

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin contains instructions for the installation and operation of QO

and Homeline

load centers.

PREPARATION

1. Determine the wiring or conduit requirements for the main and branch circuits, as required by

local electrical codes.

2. Select the proper cable clamp, or use other approved methods for securing the cable or

conduit to the enclosure.

3. Remove the appropriate knockouts required for installation of cable clamps or conduit

(Table 1). To remove the knockouts, see Figure 1.

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 equipment before working on or inside equipment.

• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.

• Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning on power to this equipment.

• Do not allow petroleum-based paints, solvents, or sprays to contact the nonmetallic parts of this product.

• Before starting a wiring installation or addition, consult a local building or electrical inspector for current

National Electrical Code requirements. Local codes vary, but are adopted and enforced to promote safe

electrical installations. A permit may be needed to do electrical work, and some codes may require an

inspection of the electrical work.

• This equipment may not be suitable for use in corrosive environments present in agricultural buildings. See

NEC 547 or CEC 2–400.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

11003000

11003001

11003002

able 1: Bolt-On Conduit Hubs for

Outdoor Load Centers

Conduit Hub No.

3/4 in. B-075

1 in. B-100

1-1/4 in. B-125

1-1/2 in. B-150

2 in. B-200

2-1/2 in. B-250

Figure 1: Removing the Knockouts

ENGLISH

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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40271-419-04.fm Page 1 Friday, May 20, 2005 9:53 AM 40271-419-04 06/2005 Lexington, KY, USA Instruction Bulletin Replaces 40271-419-04 dated 03/2005 ENGLISH QO® and Homeline® Load Centers Class 1100 Retain for future use. INTRODUCTION This bulletin contains instructions for the installation and operation of QO® and Homeline® load centers. DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices.
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40271-419-04.fm Page 2 Friday, May 20, 2005 9:53 AM QO® and Homeline® Load Centers Instruction Bulletin 40271-419-04 06/2005 ENCLOSURE MOUNTING Surface Mounting (Indoor or Outdoor) Flush Mounting (Indoor Enclosure Only) 1. Remove the small mounting knockouts on the side of the enclosure. See Figure 3. 2. Position the load center so the front edge of the enclosure is flush with the finished wall. 3. Nail or screw through the small knockouts on the enclosure sides. See Figure 2.
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40271-419-04.fm Page 3 Friday, May 20, 2005 9:53 AM 3. Install the wire terminal end of the circuit breaker to the mounting rail and push inward until the plug-on jaw fully engages the bus bar connector. Keep the bottom of the circuit breaker case against the mounting rail. 4. Remove the wire insulation from the branch wire as required. Install the branch wire into the load terminal of the branch circuit breaker. 5.
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0271-419-04.fm Page 4 Friday, May 20, 2005 9:53 AM QO® and Homeline® Load Centers Instruction Bulletin 40271-419-04 06/2005 Plug-on jaw Plug-on jaw Wire terminal end Mounting rail Bus bar connector Bus bar connector Mounting rail INSTALLING THE COVER COVER 1. Remove the cover twistouts. a. Remove only enough twistouts to match the number of circuit breakers being installed. b.Twist out with pliers at the center of the twistout. See Figure 8. c.
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40271-419-04.fm Page 5 Friday, May 20, 2005 9:53 AM 40271-419-04 06/2005 Lexington, KY, USA Boletín de instrucciones Centros de carga QO® y Homeline® Clase 1100 Conservar para uso futuro. INTRODUCCIÓN Este boletín contiene instrucciones sobre la instalación y el funcionamiento de los centros de carga QO® y Homeline®.
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40271-419-04.fm Page 6 Friday, May 20, 2005 9:53 AM Centros de carga QO® y Homeline® Boletín de instrucciones 40271-419-04 06/2005 Montaje empotrado (caja para interiores solamente) 1. Retire los discos removibles pequeños ubicados en el costado de la caja. Vea la figura 3. 2. Coloque el centro de carga de tal manera que el borde delantero de la caja quede a ras con la pared terminada. 3. Introduzca clavos o tornillos a través de los agujeros removibles pequeños en los costados de la caja.
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40271-419-04.fm Page 7 Friday, May 20, 2005 9:53 AM Centros de carga QO® y Homeline® Boletín de instrucciones 40271-419-04 06/2005 4. Retire el aislamiento del conductor derivado según sea necesario. Instale el conductor derivado en la terminal de carga del interruptor automático derivado. 5. Apriete cada conexión del interruptor automático derivado hasta el valor especificado en el interruptor automático. 6.
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40271-419-04.fm Page 8 Friday, May 20, 2005 9:53 AM Centros de carga QO® y Homeline® Boletín de instrucciones 40271-419-04 06/2005 Figura 6: Interruptor automático en tándem QO Extremo de la terminal del cable Figura 7: Interruptor automático en tándem Homeline Mordaza enchufable Conector de la barra de Conector de distribución la barra de distribución Riel de montaje Extremo de la terminal del cable Riel de montaje INSTALACIÓN DE LA CUBIERTA COVER Figura 8: Extracción de las 1.