APC PM3 User Manual

PM3 SeriesNon-Modular Surge Protection Device (SPD)User’s ManualCopyright © 2000 American Power Conversion Corporation132 Fairgrounds RoadP.O. Box 278

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OPERATION and FEATURESSPD’s do not require alot of operator intervention after installation. NOTE: The PM Series has a green LED for each phase whic

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INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing the APC SurgeArrest PM3 Series Surge Protection Device.The APC non-modular Surge Protection Device (SPD) is a high

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Service ClearanceIn addition to national and local code requirements, 32 inches of service clearance is needed at the front of the SPD.Equipment Perfo

TerminalsTerminals have been provided inside the APC non-modular SPD units for line (phase), neutral (if used), and equip-ment safety ground connectio

Parallel ConnectionWhen making a parallel type of connection (Figure 2), the length of the wiring to the Surge Protection Device (SPD)must be kept as

7. Mount the SPD to the wall or other mounting surface using the flanges. The SPD should be installed as close aspossible to the panel being protected