American Power Conversion PM3, PM4Y user manual High Voltage Testing - DO NOT HI-POT TEST, Danger

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the APC SurgeArrest PM3, PM4, or PM4Y Series Surge Protective Device.

The APC modular Surge Protective Device (SPD) is a high quality, high energy surge attenuation system that has been designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient voltage surges. Proper installation is imperative to maximize the surge suppressor’s effectiveness and performance.

Read and understand all information contained in this manual prior to installation. This manual is to be used as a guide for installing the device. The procedures contained in this manual are not intended to supercede local or national electrical codes. Check all applicable electrical codes to assure compliance. In all instances, local and/or national electric code requirements are to be followed.

This device must be installed by a licensed electrician. The electrician should follow the steps outlined in this manual to insure a proper installation. A copy of the installer’s invoice detailing the installation of this device is required in order to obtain warranty service for the device.

The APC PM Series modular product line is a parallel SPD designed for service entrance and downstream panelboard applications.

The PM Series has one or two modules per phase and is available with a 120kA or 160kA per phase rating. All APC products are extensively tested according to industry standards as set both by IEEE C62.41 and C62.45, for Categories A, B, and C, and are listed by UL 1449 Second Edition, and UL 1283. The connection method of these devices may require several feet of wire. Increased lead length adversely affects clamping voltages.

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! DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, OR EXPLOSION.

•Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.

•Please read the following installation and testing warnings.

INSTALLATION

Bonding and Grounding Hazard: During installation into an electrical system, SPD’s must NOT be energized until the electrical system 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 SPD.

Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to abnormally high voltage being applied to the SPD. This may cause the SPD to prematurely fail or significantly shorten the effective life. The warranty does not cover an incorrectly installed device.

TESTING

High Voltage Testing - DO NOT HI-POT TEST

Any factory or on-site testing that exceeds the normal operating voltage such as high-potential insulation testing, or any other tests where the suppression components will be subjected to voltages higher than their rated “turn on” voltage must be run with the suppressor disconnected from the power source. For 4-wire TVSS devices, the neutral connection at the TVSS 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 result in damage to the suppression components and/or other electronic components.

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