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Installation and Operation Manual 7
Unpacking and Preliminary
Inspection
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 result of shipping or handling, immediately file a claim with the
shipping company.
Storage The device should be stored in a clean, dry environment. Storage
temperature is -40 °F to +149 °F (-40 °C to +65 °C). All of the packaging
materials should be left intact until the device is ready for installation.
Identification Nameplate The identification nameplate is located on the side of the unit.
SPD Location
Considerations
Environment The device is designed to operate in an ambient temperature range of
-4 °F to +149 °F (-20 °C to +65 °C) with a relative humidity of 0 to 95% non-
condensing. This device has a Type 4X housing.
Audible Noise The device background noise is negligible and does not restrict the location
of the installation.
Mounting The device is designed to be surface mounted.
Service Clearance The service clearance should meet all applicable code requirements.
Equipment Performance To obtain the maximum system performance, locate the device as close to
the circuit being addressed as possible to minimize the interconnecting
wiring length. For every foot of wire length, approximately 160 Volts (6 kV / 3
kA, 8/20 microsecond) is added to the suppressed voltage rating. The
Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) is located on the device nameplate and is
measured six inches from the enclosure sidewall according to UL 1449
Third Edition.
Figure 1: SPD Nameplate Example
8222-0521A
1010
PM_2X-A
_______V
002 100
APC Corporation
1-800-800-4272
www.apc.com
Inspection