APC SURGEARREST PMF3S-A Instruction Manual

APC Modular Panel ProductsThe APC Modular Panel Product Surge Protective Devices (SPD) are designed to provide protection at the service entrance, bra

SYSTEM GROUNDINGCAUTIONSYSTEM GROUNDING· SPD must be installed on solidly grounded power systems. · Verify that the service entrance equipment is b

DANGERHAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH· Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work pr

Note: Prior to mounting the SPD, verify that the device has the same voltage rating as the power distribution system in which it is installed by compa

WIRING DIAGRAMS WITHOUT INTEGRAL DISCONNECTFigure 3: Single-Phase, 3-Wire, GroundedChasis GroundChasis Ground ØC ØA NCustomer Connections 120 kA - 240

8220-0014-06Customer Connections 320 kA - 480 kAØCØA NCustomer Connections 120 kA - 240 kA ØC ØA BØ NWIRING DIAGRAMS WITH INTEGRAL DISCONNECTChasis Gr

The SPD display panel shows the status of the modules withOn wye and split phase configuration SPD modules (see Figure 7), if the left green LED is no

Push the alarm enable/disable button to enable or disable the alarm. If the green alarm LED is lit the alarm is enabled. If the green alarm LED is not

The contacts are designed for a Maximum voltage of 24 VDC and a maximum current of 2 A. Higher energy applications may require additional relay implem

DANGERHAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH· Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work pr

STARTPossible diagnosticdisplay board failure.Replace diagnosticdisplay panel. Is powerbeing suppliedto theSPD?Green phase LED(s)not lit. And, noRe

DANGERHAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH· Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work pract

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CAUTIONLOSS OF SURGE PROTECTION· During installation into an electrical system, SPD’s must not be energized until the electrical system is compl

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ...UNPACKING AND PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ...

INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the APC SurgeArrest® PM3 or PM4 Series Surge Protection Device. The APC modular Surge Protection Device (SPD) is

Proper installation is imperative to maximize the APC Modular Panel SPD’seffectiveness and performance. The installer should follow the steps outline

The identification nameplate (see Figure 1) is located on the inside of the door/cover.Figure 1: SPD Nameplate ExampleIDENTIFICATION NAMEPLATESAFETY L

Prior to mounting the SPD, verify that the device has the same voltage rating as the power distribution system in which it is installed by comparing t

The integral switch is a second mechanical means for qualified maintenance personnel to isolate the entire surge suppressor to service the device’s co