ASCO 235 Model Surge Protective Devices Installation Guide
- June 8, 2024
- ASCO
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ASCO 235 Model Surge Protective Devices Installation Guide
Model 235
Safety Information
Important Information
Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar
with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The
following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the
equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information
that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Please Note
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained
only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by ASCO Power
Technologies for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction, installation, and operation of electrical equipment and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.
Introduction
ASCO Model 235, designed for highway lighting and street pole applications, provides surge protection for sensitive lighting ballasts and power supplies from damaging transients. The SPD is encapsulated in a compact watertight enclosure that can be installed inside the pole.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
- Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, NOM-029-STPS or CSA Z462.
- This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.
- Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.
- Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
- Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning on power to this equipment.
- This equipment must be effectively grounded per all applicable codes. Use an equipment-grounding conductor to connect this equipment to the power system ground.
- Confirm that the Surge Protective Device voltage rating on the module or nameplate label is not less than the operating voltage.
- Do not exceed 15 or 30 Amps continuous current depending on model number
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DINP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and DIDP which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www. P65Warnings.ca.gov.
NOTICE
LOSS OF SURGE SUPPRESSION
- Make certain that Surge Protective Device is disconnected from the circuit it is protecting before conducting high potential insulation testing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
Installation
- Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.
- Confirm that the unit has the same voltage rating and configuration as the power system voltage and power system voltage to which it will be connected.
- Install the unit and cables as close as possible to the protected equipment and secure.
- Connect the supply cables to the line side of the SPD.
- Complete the circuit by connecting cables from the load of the SPD to the protected equipment.
- Connect the Ground wire on the SPD to the protected equipment.
- Check that all connections are secure. Remove all tools and discarded hardware from the unit.
- Replace the barrier, cover/door and/or trim to the equipment.
- Equipment may be re-energized after all the above steps are complete.
General Technical Specification:
Model 235 (Edco SHAS)
General Technical Specification:
Model 235 (Edco SHA)
Model 235 (Edco SHA and SHAS Series)
Surge Protective Device (SPD)
Wiring and Dimensions (in. / mm.)
Model 235 (Edco SHAS)
Model 235 (Edco SHA)
Diagnostic Operation
Only applicable for:
235120NF015AWLN0
235240LF015AWLN0
235277NF015AWLN0
235480LF015AWLN0
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
- Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, or NOM-029-STPS.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Indicator Status ON =
The device is installed correctly and the line side has power.
Indicator Status OFF =
Check connections, verify that the line voltage is at the point of connection;
if all is correct, then replace the device.
Model Cross Reference
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