Siemens TPS3 User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Siemens TPS3 Surge Protective Device
(SPD). This is a high quality, high energy surge suppressor
designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient
overvoltages.
(SPD). This is a high quality, high energy surge suppressor
designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient
overvoltages.
Proper installation is important to maximize performance. Please
follow the steps outlined herein.
follow the steps outlined herein.
This entire user manual should be read prior to beginning
installation. These instructions are not intended to replace national
or local codes. Follow all applicable electrical codes to ensure
compliance. Installation of this SPD should only be performed
by qualified electrical personnel.
installation. These instructions are not intended to replace national
or local codes. Follow all applicable electrical codes to ensure
compliance. Installation of this SPD should only be performed
by qualified electrical personnel.
All Siemens SPDs are extensively tested in accordance with industry
standards such as ANSI/IEEE C62.41.1, C62.41.2, C62.45, C62.62,
C62.72, UL 1449, UL 1283, IEC 61643, etc.
standards such as ANSI/IEEE C62.41.1, C62.41.2, C62.45, C62.62,
C62.72, UL 1449, UL 1283, IEC 61643, etc.
Warning and Safety Information
This equipment contains hazardous voltages. Death, serious
injury, or property damage can result if safety instructions are not
followed. Only qualified personnel should work on or around this
equipment after becoming thoroughly familiar with all warnings,
safety notices, and maintenance procedures contained herein.
injury, or property damage can result if safety instructions are not
followed. Only qualified personnel should work on or around this
equipment after becoming thoroughly familiar with all warnings,
safety notices, and maintenance procedures contained herein.
The successful and safe operation of this equipment is
dependent upon proper handling, installation, operation, and
maintenance.
dependent upon proper handling, installation, operation, and
maintenance.
Qualified Person
For the purposes of this manual and product labels, a QUALIFIED
PERSON is one who is familiar with the installation, construction,
and operation of this equipment, and the hazards involved. In
addition, he or she has the following qualifications:
PERSON is one who is familiar with the installation, construction,
and operation of this equipment, and the hazards involved. In
addition, he or she has the following qualifications:
(a) Is trained and authorized to energize, deenergize, clear,
ground and tag circuits and equipment in accordance
with established safety practices.
with established safety practices.
(b) Is trained in the proper care and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety
glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc. in accordance
with established safety practices.
glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc. in accordance
with established safety practices.
(c) Is trained in rendering first aid.
Danger
For the purposes of this manual and product labels, DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Warning
For the purposes of this manual and product labels, WARNING
indicates failure to following these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
indicates failure to following these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
Caution
For the purposes of this manual and product labels, CAUTION indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
These instructions 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 desired or should particular problems arise
which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the
matter should be referred to the local Siemens sales office.
equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met
in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should
further information be desired or should particular problems arise
which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the
matter should be referred to the local Siemens sales office.
Do Not Hi-Pot Test SPDs
Any factory or on-site testing of power distribution equipment that
exceeds normal operating voltage such as high-potential insulation
testing, or any other tests where the suppression components
will be subjected to higher voltage than their rated Maximum
Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) must be conducted with
the SPD disconnected from the power source. For 4-wire systems,
the neutral connection at the SPD must also be disconnected prior
to performing high-potential testing and then reconnected after
test completion.
exceeds normal operating voltage such as high-potential insulation
testing, or any other tests where the suppression components
will be subjected to higher voltage than their rated Maximum
Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) must be conducted with
the SPD disconnected from the power source. For 4-wire systems,
the neutral connection at the SPD must also be disconnected prior
to performing high-potential testing and then reconnected after
test completion.
Failure to disconnect SPD and associated components during
elevated voltage testing will damage the SPD and will void the
warranty.
elevated voltage testing will damage the SPD and will void the
warranty.
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.
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.
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.
instruction manual shall not become part of or modify any prior
existing agreement, commitment or relationship.
Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection
Inspect the entire shipping container for damage or signs of
mishandling before unpacking the unit. Remove the packing material
and further inspect the unit for any obvious shipping damages. If any
damage was found and is a result of shipping or handling, immediately
file a claim with the shipping company and forward a copy to your local
Siemens sales office.
mishandling before unpacking the unit. Remove the packing material
and further inspect the unit for any obvious shipping damages. If any
damage was found and is a result of shipping or handling, immediately
file a claim with the shipping company and forward a copy to your local
Siemens sales office.
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