SurgePOD™ PRO
Type 1 surge protective device
Hazardous Voltage
Will cause severe injury or death.
Working on or near energized circuits poses
a serious risk of electrical shock. De-energize
all circuits before installing or servicing this
equipment and follow all prescribed safety
procedures.
Installation steps
1. Inspect the electrical panelboard to be sure it is properly
grounded in accordance with prevailing code requirements.
2. Inspect the SurgePOD PRO unit to determine:
• It has the correct nominal system and MCOV rating and is the
correct configuration for the installation (see unit label or table
on page 4 for specifications)
• It is not damaged; If the unit is damaged or not correct for the
system, do not install it. Secure a proper replacement before
proceeding with the installation.
3. Deenergize panelboard and follow established lockout / tagout
procedures. Remove panelboard cover(s) to gain access to the
interior. Check to make sure the entire panelboard is deenergized
before proceeding.
4. Select a location on the panelboard that accommodates
mounting the SurgePOD PRO and allows the leads to reach
their intended connection points (see dimensions and conduit
nipple orientation on page 4). Be sure the SurgePOD PRO can be
positioned so that the LED status indicator is visible. A location
that permits the shortest lead lengths (but not less than six (6)
inches) is preferred.
5. Remove a 3/4" knockout or make a 1-1/16" diameter hole where
the SurgePOD PRO is to be mounted.
6. Remove the locknut from the unit and insert leads through the
panelboard wall to the interior being careful not to damage
the conductor insulation. (For NEMA 4X installations, place an
appropriate gasket on the SurgePOD PRO conduit nipple prior
to inserting through the panelboard wall - see Figure 1.) Reinstall
locknut and tighten to 20.3 lb-in (2.3N•m).
If using conduit, keep the run as straight and short as possible,
and avoid using 90 elbows.
NOTE: For optimum performance, trim the leads to the shortest
length possible, but not less than six (6) inches and avoid sharp
bends. Lead lengths shorter than six (6) inches will void the
warranty. Make electrical connections appropriate for the application.
If the electrical system is not represented in the provided diagrams,
DO NOT attempt to install this SurgePOD PRO. Consult Bussmann
Application Engineers by email at FuseTech@eaton.com for
recommendations on a suitable model that can be installed.
For NEMA 4X installation, install appropriate
customer supplied gasket between
SurgePOD™ PRO and enclosure wall.
Figure 1.
Installation option A: using circuit breaker or fused fwitch
For feed through lug installation, go to step 14.
Refer to Figure 2.
7 . Place in the OFF position and install a new, dedicated 30 amp
two-pole common trip circuit breaker or fusible switch with 30
amp fuses as close as possible to where the SurgePOD PRO is
mounted.
8. Route and trim the black leads so they reach the circuit breaker
or fusible switch terminals with the least amount of length, but
not less than six (6) inches.
9. Strip the end of the leads to the circuit breaker or fusible switch
manufacturer's specifications
10. Insert the black leads into the circuit breaker or fusible switch
terminals and torque to the specified value – NOTE: DO NOT
install both leads into the same terminal – connect one black
lead to each breaker or switch pole.
11. Route and trim the white (Neutral) lead so it reaches the Neutral
bar with the least amount of length, but not less than six (6)
inches.
12. Strip the end of the Neutral lead to the manufacturer's
specification.
13. Insert the Neutral lead into an open terminal on the Neutral bar
and torque to the specified value.
Go to step 21.
Figure 2.
Installation option B: using feed through lugs
14.
10AWG conductors. If lugs are not rated for this size conductor, DO
NOT install the SurgePOD PRO, or replace feed through lugs with
appropriately rated lugs before proceeding, or install the unit using
installation option A.
Refer to Figure 3.
15. Route and trim the black leads so they reach the feed through
lugs with the least amount of length, but not less than six (6)
inches.
16. Strip the end of the leads to lug manufacturer's specifications.
17 . Insert the leads into the lugs and torque to the specified value –
NOTE: DO NOT install both leads into the same lug – connect
one lead to each feed through lug.
18. Route and trim the white (Neutral) lead so it reaches the Neutral
bar with the least amount of length, but not less than six (6)
inches.
19. Strip the end of the Neutral lead to the manufacturer's
Tighten locknut to
20.3 lb-in (2.3N•m)
specification.
20. Insert the Neutral lead into an open terminal on the Neutral bar
and torque to the specified value.
Go to step 21.
Instruction Sheet 3A2579
Dedicated 30 amp two-pole
common trip circuit breaker, or
30 amp two-pole fusible switch
Black
L
L
1
2
White
N
Determine if the feed through lugs are rated for stranded
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