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SECTION 264313 - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SCOPE
A.
1.2
This section describes the materials and installation requirements for surge protective devices
(SPD) for the protection of all AC electrical circuits.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions
and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B.
Other sections that may relate to the work in this section include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.3
1.4
[Section 26 24 13 - Switchboards
Section 26 24 16 – Panelboards
Section 26 24 19 – Motor Control Centers
Section 26 25 00 – Busway]
REFERENCES
A.
CSA C22.2 No. 269.1-14 and 269.2-13
B.
IEEE C62.41.1, IEEE Guide on the Surge Environment in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC
Power Circuits,
C.
IEEE C62.41.2, IEEE Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage (1000
V and Less) AC Power Circuits,
D.
IEEE C62.45, IEEE Recommended Practice on Surge Testing for Equipment Connected to LowVoltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits.
E.
National Electrical Code: Article 285
F.
UL 1283 - Electromagnetic Interference Filters
G.
cUL/UL 1449, Third Edition, effective September 29, 2009 – Surge Protective Devices
SUBMITTALS
A.
[Section 01330] - Submittal Procedures: Procedures for submittals.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Shop Drawings: Indicate outline and support point dimensions, voltage, main bus ampacity,
integrated short circuit ampere rating, circuit breaker and fusible switch arrangement and
sizes.
Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate application conditions and limitations of
use stipulated by Product testing agency. Include instructions for storage, handling,
protection, examination, preparation, installation, and starting of Product.
Certification submitted SPDs are manufactured in the United Sates.
Shall include UL 1449 Listing documentation verifying the following:.
a. Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)
b. Voltage Protection Ratings (VPRs) for all modes
c. Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage rating (MCOV)
d. I-nominal rating (I-n)
e. Type 2 Device Listing
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VPR, MCOV, I-n, and Type 2 information is posted at www.UL.com, under Certifications,
searching using UL Category Code: VZCA7. SCCRs are posted in manufacturer’s UL docs.
UL data and visual inspection takes precedence over manufacturer’s published
documentation.
B.
Section 01780 - Closeout Submittals: Procedures for closeout submittals:
1.
2.
1.5
LEED REQUIREMENTS
A.
The materials/products/methods specified in this section have an impact on the Project’s LEED
requirements. The General Contractor shall verify and document the contribution of the
materials/products/methods provided to the Project’s LEED requirements. This contribution shall be
documented as specified in this section, Division 01 section Sustainable Architecture and LEED
Requirements, Division 01 section Construction Waste Management, and as required in the LEED
2009 for New Construction and Major Renovation, and errata. LEED requirements impacted by this
section are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.6
1.7
Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of Products; indicate actual branch
circuit arrangement.
Operation and Maintenance Data: Include spare parts data and recommended maintenance
procedures and intervals.
Credit MR2: Construction Waste Management. See Division 01 Section Construction Waste
Management for construction waste management requirements.
Credit MR5: Regional Materials.
Credit EQ4.1: Low Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants.
Credit EQ4.2: Low Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
SPDs must be manufactured in the United Sates.
B.
Manufacturer Qualifications: Engage a firm with at least ten (10) years experience in manufacturing
transient voltage surge suppressors.
C.
Manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 or 9002 certified.
D.
The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical equipment for a minimum
period of ten (10) years. When requested by the Engineer, an acceptable list of installations with
similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with this requirement.
E.
The SPD shall be compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
2002/95/EC.
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
Handle and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s Installation and Maintenance
Manuals. One (1) copy of this document to be provided with the equipment at time of shipment.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
A.
LEED Material Requirements
Products and materials provided in this section shall comply with and contribute to the Project’s LEED
requirements. LEED requirements are as indicated in this section and as specified in Division 01 section
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Sustainable Architecture and LEED Requirements. Contributions to LEED requirements shall be
documented as indicated in the submittals paragraph of this section and as specified in Division 01
section Sustainable Architecture and LEED Requirements.
2.2
2.3
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Subject to compliance with project requirements, manufacturers offering specified items which may
be incorporated in the Work include the following:
1.
Siemens Canada Limited, (888) 333 - 3545
2.
Advanced Protection Technologies, Incorporated, Clearwater, FL (800) 237-4567.
3.
Emerson Network Power (800) 288-6169
4.
[Or Approved Equal]
B.
Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Product options and substitutions. Substitutions: Not
permitted.
SERVICE ENTRANCE SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPDs)
C.
Models:
1.
Siemens.: TPS3 12
2.
Advanced Protection Technologies: TEXAS
3.
Emerson Network Power: 560
4.
[Or Approved Equal]
D.
Surge Protective Device Description: Replaceable module type complying with UL 1283 and cUL/UL
1449 3rd Edition Listed. Provide unit with the following features and accessories:
1.
Visual LED diagnostics including a minimum of one green LED indicator per phase, and one
red service LED.
2.
Audible alarm with on/off silence function and diagnostic test function (excluding branch).
3.
Form C dry contacts
4.
Optional – Surge Counter
5.
No other test equipment shall be required for SPD monitoring or testing before or after
installation.
E.
Short Circuit Current Rating: SPD shall be UL labeled with 200kA Short Circuit Current Rating
(SCCR). Fuse ratings shall not be considered in lieu of demonstrated withstand testing of SPD, per
NEC 285.6.
F.
SPD Type: SPD shall be UL labeled as Type 1 or Type 2 (verifiable at UL.com), intended for use
without need for external or supplemental overcurrent controls. Every suppression component of
every mode, including N-G, shall be protected by internal overcurrent and thermal overtemperature
controls. SPDs relying upon external or supplementary installed safety disconnectors do not meet
the intent of this specification.
G.
In Rating: SPD shall be UL labeled with 20kA Inominal (I-n) (verifiable at UL.com)
H.
SPD shall provide surge current diversion paths for all modes of protection; L-N, L-G, N-G, and L-L
in WYE systems, and L-L, L-G in DELTA Systems.
I.
Minimum Single Impulse Surge Current Capability (single pulse rated) per phase shall be.
1.
Single Impulse Surge Current Capacity is to be 300 kA.
J.
Connection Means: If a dedicated breaker for the SPD is not provided, the service entrance SPD
shall include an integral UL Recognized disconnect switch.
K.
UL 1449 3rd Edition Listed Voltage Protection Ratings (VPRs) shall not exceed the following:
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VOLTAGE
208Y/120V
600Y/3477V
L.
L-G
700V
1500V
N-G
700V
1500V
UL 1449 Listed Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) for L-N, L-G, and N-G modes of
protection (verifiable at UL.com):
System Voltage
208Y/120
600Y/347V
2.4
L-N
700V
1500V
Allowable System Voltage
Fluctuation (%)
25%
20%
MCOV
150V
320V
M.
SPD shall be complimentary UL 1283 listed for EMI/RFI filtering with minimum attenuation of -50dB
at 100kHz.
N.
Install devices at service entrance on the load side of the main disconnect, with ground lead bonded
to service entrance ground.
DISTRIBUTION SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPDs)
A.
Models:
1.
Siemens: TPS3 11 or when no breaker is available, use TPS3 12 with integral disconnect
2.
Advanced Protection Technologies: TEXDS or when no breaker is available, use TEXAS
3.
Emerson Network Power: 440 or when no breaker is available, use 560
4.
[Or Approved Equal]
B.
Surge Protective Device Description: Non-modular type complying with UL 1283 and cUL/UL 1449
3rd Edition Listed. Provide unit with the following features and accessories:
1.
LED indicator lights for power and protection status.
C.
Short Circuit Current Rating: SPD shall be UL labeled with 200kA Short Circuit Current Rating
(SCCR). Fuse ratings shall not be considered in lieu of demonstrated withstand testing of SPD, per
NEC 285.6.
D.
SPD Type: SPD shall be UL labeled as Type 1 or Type 2 (verifiable at UL.com), intended for use
without need for external or supplemental overcurrent controls. Every suppression component of
every mode, including N-G, shall be protected by internal overcurrent and thermal overtemperature
controls. SPDs relying upon external or supplementary installed safety disconnectors do not meet
the intent of this specification.
E.
In Rating: SPD shall be UL labeled with 20kA Inominal (I-n) (verifiable at UL.com).
F.
SPD shall provide surge current diversion paths for all modes of protection; L-N, L-G, N-G, and L-L
in WYE systems, and L-L, L-G in DELTA Systems.
G.
Minimum Single Impulse Surge Current Capability (single pulse rated) per phase shall be.
1.
Single Impulse Surge Current Capacity is to be 200 kA.
H.
Connection Means: A dedicated breaker shall serve as a means of disconnect for distribution
SPD’s.
I.
UL 1449 Listed Voltage Protection Ratings (VPRs) shall not exceed the following:
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VOLTAGE
208Y/120V
600Y/347V
J.
L-G
700V
1500V
N-G
700V
1500V
UL 1449 Listed Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) for L-N, L-G, and N-G modes of
protection (verifiable at UL.com):
System Voltage
208Y/120
600Y/347V
2.5
L-N
700V
1500V
Allowable System Voltage
Fluctuation (%)
25%
20%
MCOV
150V
320V
K.
SPD shall be complimentary UL 1283 listed for EMI/RFI filtering with minimum attenuation of -50dB
at 100kHz.
L.
Install devices as close as possible to distribution or branch panelboards.
PLC, FIRE ALARM, SECURITY, DATA, and TELEPHONE SYSTEM SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
(SPDs)
A.
Critical Load, 3 – 20 Ampere Series Single Phase Power Filter models:
Emerson Network Power: Islatrol Series
[Or Approved Equal]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Filter shall utilize a tuned, series-hybrid CLC filtering circuit coupled with metal oxide varistor
array between each available mode. In addition to series inductor elements, the unit shall be
mounted in series with the downstream load. Devices without series inductor elements
designed to meet the required noise attenuation specifications shall not be accepted.
Filter shall be listed or recognized in accordance with UL/cUL 1449 Third Edition and UL 1283
verifiable by visiting UL.com.
Unit Operating Voltage: Refer to drawings for operating voltage and unit configuration.
Filter shall provide surge current L-N, L-G, and N-G modes of protection.
Filter shall meet or exceed the following criteria:
1)
Minimum surge current capability (single pulse rated) per phase shall be:
a. 15kA per mode, 45kA total (L-N+L-G+N-G)
UL 1449 3rd Edition listed/recognized Voltage Protection Ratings for shall not exceed the
following:
VOLTAGE
120V
240V
7.
L-N
400V
N/A
L-G
600V
1000V
N-G
500V
N/A
L-L
N/A
700V
N-G
150V
275V
ANSI/IEEE Let Through Voltage. Let-through voltage based on IEEE C62.41 and C62.45
Category A and B Ringwaves, and let-through voltages shall meet or exceed the following
benchmarks:
IEEE Category A Ringwave
(6kV, 200A, 100kHz)
3 Amp
5 Amp
10 Amp
20 Amp
IEEE Category B Ringwave
(6kV, 500A, 100kHz)
3 Amp
5 Amp
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Normal Mode
Common Mode
1V
1V
1V
1V
300V
300V
300V
300V
Normal Mode
Common Mode
180V
170V
300V
300V
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10 Amp
20 Amp
8.
160V
200V
SPD shall include a high performance EMI/RFI noise rejection filter. Using MIL-STD-220C
insertion loss test method, SPD Noise attenuation for electrical line noise shall be:
Frequency Response for all
Amperages
Normal Mode
100 kHz to 50 MHz
60 dB Min
5 MHz to 50 MHz
B.
300V
300V
Common Mode
60 dB Min
9.
Safety and Diagnostic Monitoring
1)
An indicator light shall be provided on each unit. The extinguishing of this light, shall
indicate the protection system has been damaged
10.
Remote Status Monitor. The SPD filter must include Form C dry contacts (one NO and one
NC) for remote annunciation of unit status. The remote alarm shall change state if the
monitoring system detects a fault condition.
11.
Warranty. The manufacturer shall provide a full 10-year warranty from the date of shipment
against any part failure when installed in compliance with manufacturer’s written instructions
and any applicable national or local electrical code.
Power Surge Protection
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
SPD Model – Siemens model TPS3A03050; Advanced Protection Technologies model
S50A120V2P, [Or Approved Equal]
SPD shall be listed or recognized in accordance with UL 1449 Third Edition verifiable by
visiting UL.com.
SPD shall provide surge current L-N or L-G mode of protection.
SPD shall meet or exceed the following criteria:
2)
Minimum surge current capability (single pulse rated) per phase shall be:
b.
120/240 Panel Application 50kA per phase
b.
UL 1449 3rd Edition listed Voltage Protection Ratings for shall not exceed the
following:
VOLTAGE
L-N/L-G
MCOV
120V or 240/120V
600V
150V
SPD shall have a warranty for a period of two years, incorporating unlimited replacements
of suppressor parts if they are destroyed by transients during the warranty period.
Two-Line Telephone Protection (Modular)
1.
3.
4.
For telephone systems consisting of two or one pair lines, surge protect using EDCO Model
– PC2-TEL or Equal
SPD shall be UL 497A and cUL listed.
SPD shall protect telephone lines from overvoltages on 2 or 4 wire signal lines such as
balanced pair telephone, metallic pair telephone, buried and overhead field cable, remote
radio equipment, and control systems. Unit shall be constructed with a replaceable module
containing resettable solid state fuses..
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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Protected lines:
Clamping Voltage:
Surge Capacity:
Operating current:
SPD Technology:
Tip-to-ring and Tip and ring-to-ground
270V DC
160A
0.15A
Series PTC and Silicon Avalanche Diodes (SADs)
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C.
24V Low Voltage Circuits
24V SPDs are required to surge protect security and fire alarm signals entering and existing
structures. These SPDs should meet the following performance benchmarks:
1.
2.
3.
For telephone systems consisting of two or one pair lines, surge protect using EDCO Model
– PHC Series or Equal
SPD shall be UL 497B listed.
SPD shall protect telephone lines from overvoltages on 2 or 4 wire signal lines such as
balanced pair telephone, metallic pair telephone, buried and overhead field cable, remote
radio equipment, and control systems. Unit shall be constructed with a replaceable module
containing resettable solid state fuses..
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Number of protected lines:
Clamping Voltage:
Surge Capacity:
Operating current:
SPD Technology:
Two Pair
30V DC
10kA
5A
MOV, SAD, w/Series Inductor
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
[Section 01700] - Execution Requirements: Verification of existing conditions before starting work.
1.
2.
3.
3.2
Verification of Conditions: Verify that field measurements, surfaces, substrates and
conditions are as required, and ready to receive Work.
Report in writing to Contracting Officer prevailing conditions that will adversely affect
satisfactory execution of the Work of this Section. Do not proceed with Work until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
By beginning Work, Contractor accepts conditions and assumes responsibility for correcting
unsuitable conditions encountered at no additional cost to the owner.
INSTALLATION
A.
Power protection SPD installation shall meet the following criteria:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
B.
Install per manufacturer’s recommendations and contract documents.
Install units plumb, level and rigid without distortion
One primary suppressor shall be installed external to the service entrance in accordance
with manufacturer instructions.
Service Entrance SPD shall be installed on the line or load side of the main service
disconnect.
Service Entrance SPD ground shall be bonded to the service entrance ground.
At Service Entrance or Transfer Switch, a UL approved disconnect switch shall be provided
as a means of servicing disconnect if a 60A breaker is not available.
One SPD shall be installed external to each designated distribution panelboard.
At Distribution, MCC and Branch, SPD shall have an independent means of servicing
disconnect such that the protected panel remains energized. A 30A breaker (or larger) may
serve this function.
SPD shall be installed per manufacturer’s installation instructions with lead lengths as short
(less than 24”) and straight as possible. Gently twist conductors together.
Installer may reasonably rearrange breaker locations to ensure short & straightest possible
leads to SPDs.
Before energizing, installer shall verify service and separately derived system Neutral to
Ground bonding jumpers per NEC.
DIN RAIL Style SPD installation shall meet the following criteria:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3.3
ADJUSTMENTS AND CLEANING
A.
3.4
All SPDs shall have integral mounting brackets to attach to 35mm DIN rail conforming to
DIN EN50022, with the exception of conduit mounted devices.
The SPD shall be mounted as close as possible to the equipment it is protecting.
Mounting guidelines will be followed as indicated in installation instruction provided by
manufacturer.
Analog, Digital, and Data SPD mounting foot shall also function as the SPD grounding foot
(thereby minimizing impedance and increasing performance).
SPDs shall use a DIN rail mounted base with one of the following options:
a.
For shield and / or return termination at the SPD, a base with a direct electrical
connection between the ground terminal and the DIN rail.
b.
For shield and / or return termination elsewhere, a base with a gas tube between
ground terminal and DIN rail.
Wires shall be attached to the SPD by means of a cable-clamping terminal block activated
by a screw.
All wiring points and plug connections shall be "touch safe" with no live voltages that can
make contact with a misplaced finger in accordance with IEC 529.
Remove debris from SPD and wipe dust and dirt from all components.
1.
Repaint marred and scratched surfaces with touch up paint to match original finish.
TESTING
A.
Check tightness of all accessible mechanical and electrical connections to assure they are torqued
to the minimum acceptable manufacture’s recommendations.
1.
Check all installed panels for proper grounding, fastening and alignment.
END OF SECTION
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