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Maintenance

SPDs require minimal maintenance.  Periodic inspection of diagnostic 
indicators is recommended to ensure proper operation.  

Troubleshooting & Service 

Please contact us for any service related issues.  

Quality  SPDs  withstand  severe  duty  and  attempt  to  protect  their 
load  until  failure.    There  are  electrical  anomalies  that  SPDs  cannot 
protect  against.    These  are  generally  Sustained  Overvoltages  also 
known as Temporary Overvoltages (TOVs).  In this context, Sustained 
Overvoltages  may  be  only  a  few  cycles.    Failed  SPDs  tend  to  be 
symptoms, not root causes.  A failed SPD is usually a sign of other 
problems within the electrical distribution system.  As a generalization, 
the single largest cause of SPD failures is reference to ground issues.  
If the SPD shows problems on startup, there is reasonable chance of 
bonding/grounding/misapplication issue.  This permanently damages 
the unit.  If not corrected, it will happen again. 

Warranty and Customer Service

Limited Warranty

Siemens warrants its AC Panel protection products against defective 
workmanship and materials for 10 years. Liability is limited to the repair 
or replacement of the defective product at Siemens’ option. A Return 
Material Authorization number (RA#) must be given by the company 
prior to the return of any product.  Returned products must be sent 
to the factory with the transportation charges prepaid.  In addition, 
the company also warranties unlimited replacement of modular and 
component parts within the warranty period previously described.

The company specifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or 
implied. Additionally, the company is not be responsible for incidental 
or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any product or 
component thereof.

The  sales  contract  contains  the  entire  obligation  of  Siemens.  This 
instruction manual shall not become part of or modify any prior existing 
agreement, commitment or relationship.

Technical Support

1.888.333.3545

Prior  to  calling  Siemens  TPS3  Technical  Support  for  assistance  or 
ordering parts, please have the following information available:

TPS3 model number: ________________________________
Manufacture date: _________________________________
Date of Purchase: ___________________________________
Your order number: _______________________________

Return Shipment Address:

Siemens - Attn: RA #___________
14550 58th Street North
Clearwater, FL  33760

CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR 

HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE

INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT.

Do not perform dielectric or high potential 

tests with the TPS3 unit installed.

CAUTION

V

Hazardous voltage.

Will cause death or serious injury.

Keep Out.

Qualified personnel only.

Disconnect and lock off all power before 

working on this equipment.

V  

DANGER

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Summary of Contents for TPS3 11

Page 1: ...TPS3 11 Surge Protective Device User Manual USA ...

Page 2: ...age rating of the SPD and system must be verified before energizing the SPD Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to abnormally high voltages at the SPD This may cause the SPD to fail The warranty is voided if the SPD is incorrectly installed and or if the neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment or downstream of separately derived systems is not bonded to ground in accordance wit...

Page 3: ...roblems to Avoid 7 Operation 9 Diagnostic Indication 9 Phase indicator LEDs Green 9 Service LED Red 9 Audible Alarm Option 9 Dry Contact Option 9 Remote Monitor Accessory Option 9 Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting Service 10 Please contact us for any service related issues 10 Warranty and Customer Service 10 Limited Warranty 10 Technical Support 10 Figures Figure 1 SPD Types 5 Figure 2 DIMENSIONS AND...

Page 4: ...s CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury These instruction do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation operation or maintenance Should further information be required by the user please call Siemens TPS Tech Support at...

Page 5: ...s internal overcurrent and overtemperature protection that will disconnect effected surge suppression components at the end of their useful life but will maintain power to the load now unprotected If this situation is undesirable for the application follow these instructions for replacing the device TPS3 11 is ultrasonically welded closed and contains no user serviceable parts Table 1 Specificatio...

Page 6: ...lly more difficult Extra care should be taken to NOT DROP the TPS3 unit into the wall Mount as close as possible to the protected panel Create a wall open ing approximately 6 3 4 tall by 6 1 16 wide See drawing Rotate dimensions 90o as appropriate depending on orientation Preplan and pre connect electrical conductor and conduit connections such that they are completed prior to fastening the TPS3 u...

Page 7: ...ossible Note that Hi Legs are Phase B 9 Label or mark conductors as appropriate neutral white ground green energized black hi leg orange 10 Make sure system is bonded per NEC and is clear of hazards or faults before energizing N G bonding not per NEC will fail SPDs 1 cause of SPD failures 11 Energize and confirm proper operation of indicators and or options A sealing O ring is provided SPD can be ...

Page 8: ...ase A BLK Phase B ORNG Neutral WHT Phase C BLK Ground GRN V HI LEG DELTA B High 3 Hots B HIGH 1 Neu 1 Grnd Phase A BLK Phase C BLK Phase B BLK Ground GRN V DELTA HRG WYE 3 Hots 1 Grnd CONTACTS NO C NC DRY SERVICE A B C N A C G B THREE POLE CONTACTS NO C NC DRY SERVICE A B C N A C G B THREE POLE N A C CONTACTS NO C NC DRY SERVICE G A C TWO POLE CONTACTS NO C NC DRY SERVICE A B C N A C G B THREE POL...

Page 9: ...tacts change state during inoperative conditions including loss of power Any status change can be monitored elsewhere via Dry Contacts A Terminal Block includes two sets of Normally Open N O and Normally Closed N C contacts Both sets of contacts operate the same This is shown in Figure 8 A typical application using a Normally Closed configuration would connect to one set of the N C and Common term...

Page 10: ...f any product Returned products must be sent to the factory with the transportation charges prepaid In addition the company also warranties unlimited replacement of modular and component parts within the warranty period previously described The company specifically disclaims all other warranties expressed or implied Additionally the company is not be responsible for incidental or consequential dam...

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