Specification Sheet

STV100K Series Instruction Manual • 4
1.0 Installation
The SolaHD STV100K Series Surge Protective Device is a high-quality, high-
energy surge current diversion system designed to protect sensitive equipment
from damaging transient voltage surges resulting from load switching, lightning
strikes, and other sources.
The installer should perform the following steps to ensure a quality installation.
Please read all instructions before starting the installation of this product. These
instructions do not replace national or local electrical codes. Check applicable
codes to ensure compliance.
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DANGER!Onlyqualiedpersonnelshouldinstallorservicethissystem.Elec-
tricalsafetyprecautionsmustbefollowedwheninstallingorservicingthisequipment.
Topreventriskofelectricalshock,turnoffandlockoutallpowersourcestotheunit
beforemakingelectricalconnectionsorservicing.
1.1Environment
The unit is designed for operation indoors in an ambient temperature range of
-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F), with a relative humidity of 0% to 95% non-
condensing.
The unit is provided in a metallic industrial enclosure. Do not install in areas with
excessive dust, corrosive vapors, ammable materials, or explosive atmospheres.
1.2Mounting
Mount the unit as close as possible to the service panel. For best performance,
the unit should be positioned so that the length of the wiring to the surge protec-
tive device (SPD) is minimized.
1.3ProperConnectionofSPDs
Type 2 SPDs shall be installed as dened in the National Electric Code (NEC)
2011 Edition as follows:
285.24Type2SPDs(TVSSs)
Type 2 SPDs (TVSSs) shall be installed in accordance with 285.24 (A) through (C).
(A)Service-SuppliedBuildingorStructure.Type 2 SPDs (TVSSs) shall be
connected anywhere on the load side of a service disconnect overcurrent device
required in 230.91, unless installed in accordance with 230.82(8).
(B)Feeder-SuppliedBuildingorStructure. Type 2 SPDs (TVSSs) shall be
connected at the building or structure anywhere on the load side of the rst over-
current device at the building or structure.
(C)SeparatelyDerivedSystem. The SPD (TVSS) shall be connected on the
load side of the rst overcurrent device in a separately derived system.