Asco 460, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Surge Protective Devices Installation Operation Manual Model 460 Model 465 Model 480 Model 485 460 465 480 485 ...

Page 2: ... and Recommendations Special Enclosure Considerations Removing and Reconnecting the RJ45 Diagnostic Cables Wiring Dimension and Weights Wiring Diagrams Without Disconnect Switch Wiring Diagrams With Disconnect Switch UL 1283 Required Language EMI Filters Operation LED Status Indicators Audible Alarm Surge Counter Dry Contacts Maintanance and Troubleshooting Preventative Maintenance Troubleshooting...

Page 3: ...al injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in...

Page 4: ...e exists Use dry contacts to signal an alarm state to the central supervisory system for unmanned inaccessible or critical installations Use multiple surge protective devices to achieve redundancy for critical applications Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage At end of life conditions Surge Protective Devices SPDs can lose their ability to block power system voltage ...

Page 5: ...trical codes Check all applicable electrical codes to verify compliance Installation of modular surge suppressors should only be performed by qualified electrical personnel Inspect the entire shipping container for damage or signs of mishandling before unpacking the device Remove the packing material and further inspect the device for any obvious shipping damage If any damage is found and is a res...

Page 6: ... voltage rating on the module or nameplate label is the same as the operating voltage Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury Prior to mounting the SPD verify that the device has the same voltage rating as the power distribution system in which it is installed Compare the nameplate voltage or model number on the SPD with the nameplate of the electrical distribut...

Page 7: ... 50 500kA 60 600kA 80 800kA 90 900kA 1K 1000kA A All Standard Modes for that Product Line Voltage Code C Compression Lugs or Terminals No Wires Included R Internal Rotary Disconnect T Though Door Disconnect ASM Only Monitoring Options Enclosure UL 1449 Type1 Type 2 Accessory Option s E NEMA 1 12 3R 4 metal combo Size See table on page 13 G NEMA 4 metal ASM Only C LED s Aud Alrm Relay Surge Counter...

Page 8: ...ions will result in death or serious injury UL 1449 Type 1 SPDs have been designed and approved for line side appli cations prior to the main service disconnect without supplemental overcur rent protection Type 1 SPDs may also be installed on the load side of the main Overcurrent Protection Device OCPD Locate the SPD as close as possible to the circuit being addressed to min imize the wire length ...

Page 9: ...ductor run with the phase and neutral if present connection of the power system For proper over voltage suppression by the ASCO 460 465 480 485 SPD use a single point ground system where the service entrance grounding electrode system is connected to and bonded to all other available electrodes building steel metal water pipes driven rods etc for reference see IEEE 142 2007 The ground impedance me...

Page 10: ... over damped state to limit voltage overshoot and duration during operation Verification and adjustment of correct power system damping should be done Periodically as part of normal system maintenance Following power system modifications Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury The ASCO 460 465 480 485 product is intended for use on resistance grounded power syst...

Page 11: ... side of the device enclosure Use a conduit seal that is appropriate for the enclosure rating HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH Apply appropriate personal protective equipment PPE and follow safe electrical work practices See NFPA 70E CSA Z462 or NOM 029 STPS This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel Turn off all power supplying this equipme...

Page 12: ...city considerations Note Use on solidly grounded systems unless the SPD model is designed for installation on ungrounded HRG systems Note See Terminals Wire Size and Installation Torque and Table 2 on page 8 for acceptable wire size and installation torque 5 Twist conductors 1 2 turn or more for every twelve inches of length Do not loop or coil wires Be sure to maintain adequate wire bending space...

Page 13: ...n and Weights Dimension and weights ASCO 460 465 480 485 Series Model 460 465 H W D in mm Weight Standard Metal 1 12 3R 4 12 x 12 x 6 305 x 305 x 152 23 lbs 10 4 kg Standard Metal 1 12 3R 4 for 400kA 500 kA with disconnect 16 x 14 x 7 406 x 356 x 178 32 lbs 14 5 kg with ASM 16 x 16 x 8 406 x 406 x 203 32 lbs 14 5 kg Model 480 485 H W D in mm Weight Standard Metal 1 12 3R 4 20 x 20 x 7 5 508 x 508 ...

Page 14: ...70064 05 2020 ASCO 460 465 480 485 Surge Protective Device SPD Wiring A B C G N BREAKER Use closest breaker to SPD Locate SPD close to intended breaker Keep Leads Short as Possible Avoid Sharp Bends Outdoor installation requires appropriate weather sealing at nipple o ring sealing condulet etc To protected loads Figure 2 Typical panel Installation ...

Page 15: ...e Three Wire Grounded Installation Note 1 The neutral conductor is not present on two wire grounded power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD using 10 AWG wire C C N THREE POLE C N G A TWO POLE 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 G C B N A THREE POLE W DS N G B SINGLE POLE C N G B A THREE POLE ASCO 460 465 480 485 Surge Protective Device SPD Wiring NEUTRAL GROUND PHASE C...

Page 16: ...G C B N A THREE POLE W DS N G B C N G B A THREE POLE Figure 5 Three Phase Three or Four Wire High Leg Delta Installation THREE POLE C N G A TWO POLE 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 G C B N A THREE POLE W DS N G B SINGLE POLE C N G B A THREE POLE SPD PHASE A PHASE B NEUTRAL GROUND PHASE C A B N C See Note 2 SPD PHASE C PHASE A PHASE B See Note 3 NEUTRAL GROUND N B C A HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPLOSION OR ARC FLAS...

Page 17: ...rounded power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD using 10 AWG wire Figure 7 Three Phase Three or Four Wire Grounded Wye Installation with Integral Switch Note 5 The neutral conductor is not present on three wire grounded power systems For these systems bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD using 10 AWG wire C C THREE POLE C N G A T...

Page 18: ... 7 8 B A N C B A N A B N C G THREE POLE C N G A 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 G C B N A THREE POLE W DS N G B C N G B A THREE POLE ASCO 460 465 480 485 Surge Protective Device SPD Wiring SPD PHASE C PHASE B PHASE A NEUTRAL GROUND See Note 6 N A C B HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH The high leg of the power system must connect to the B phase lug of the SPD Failure to follow these instructions will...

Page 19: ...und conductor The neutral conductor is not present on Delta systems Note 8 Phase B of the electrical system is typically the grounded phase A 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 B C N A B C N A B N C G THREE POLE C N G A TWO POLE 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 G C B A THREE POLE W DS N POLE N A POLE C 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 B A N C B A N A B N C G THREE POLE C N G A TWO POLE 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 G C B N A THREE POLE W DS N G B SINGLE POLE C N ...

Page 20: ... be connected to earth ground at the service equipment or other acceptable building earth ground such as the building frame in the case of a high rise steel frame structure D Pressure terminal or pressure splicing connectors and soldering lugs used in the installation of the filter shall be identified as being suitable for the material of the conductors Conductors of dissimilar metals shall not be...

Page 21: ...nced until a qualified person is able to evaluate and service the SPD by pressing the alarm silence button The alarm will silence and the LED above the button will be lit The red service LED will continue to be illuminated until the inoperative condition has been cleared Figure 10 Diagnostic Display Panel Phase A B C Green LED indicators one per phase Green is good Out indicates problem Every supp...

Page 22: ... wire from the dry contact block Maintain at least 1 0 in 25 mm separation between dry contact wiring and the power wiring in the enclosure Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury The ASCO 460 465 480 485 series SPD is provided with dry contacts The connection for the dry contacts is located on the inside of the SPD enclosure and will accept 22 14 AWG stranded o...

Page 23: ...ons will result in death or serious injury Inspect the SPD periodically to hlep maintain system performance and continued transient voltage surge suppression Periodically check the state of the diagnostic display panel LED status indicators Routinely use the built in diagnostics to inspect for inoperative modules The ASCO 460 465 480 485 surge protector has little to troubleshoot If a phase LED in...

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