GE TR5452, TR5451 operation manual Product Description, PRE-INSTALLATION Requirements

Installation and Operation Manual

TR5000 Series Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors

Model Types: TR5451 and TR5452

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THE ENTIRE CONTENT OF THIS INSTRUCTION MUST BE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION OR ENERGIZATION OF THE TVSS.

If the minimum requirements of this manual are not followed, the TVSS could become irreversibly damaged, and/or the electrical system could be left unprotected. Failure to comply with the applicable requirements of this instruction can void the TVSS warranty.

!WARNING

SPECIAL ATTENTION MUST BE GIVEN TO VERIFY THAT A PROPER NEUTRAL-GROUND (XO) BOND HAS BEEN MADE WHEN POWER IS SUPPLIED FROM AN UPSTREAM TRANSFORMER OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF SEPARATELY DERIVED POWER SOURCE.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS BOND, AS REQUIRED PER ARTICLE 250.30 OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, CAN RESULT IN ELEVATED PHASE TO GROUND SOURCE VOLTAGE POTENTIALS. THESE VOLTAGES CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS SAFETY HAZARDS INCLUDING FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.

THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED ONLY BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL UTILIZING PROPER SAFETY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE WRITTEN FOR SUCH PERSONNEL AND ARE NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQUATE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN SAFE PROCEDURES FOR THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT.

POWER MUST BE PROVEN DISCONNECTED BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION, INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE! FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

GE TR5451 and TR5452 Model Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS) are designed for installation on low voltage electrical distribution systems, protecting electrical equipment loads against the damaging effects of transient voltages.

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to installation of the TVSS, it is critical that the following items have been addressed.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE WITH THE INSTALLATION IF ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN MET, OR ARE UNKNOWN.

Check the configuration and voltage supply ratings that will be feeding the TVSS panel to ensure that the proper TVSS model number has been selected for your

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