SECTION 16289 - SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.2
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
A.
This Section includes Surge Protection Devices for low-voltage power, control, and
communication equipment.
B.
Related Sections include the following:
1.
2.
3.
1.3
1.4
Division 16 Section "Wiring Devices" Surge Protection Devices
Division 16 Section "Panel boards" Surge Protection Devices
Division 16 Section "Switchboards" factory-installed Surge Protection Devices
SUBMITTALS
A.
Must have fifteen day prior approval to bid on project. Request for submittal must be in writing
and attached with independent documentation of the following items.
B.
Drawings: Electrical and mechanical drawings shall be provided by the manufacturer which show
unit dimensions, weights, mounting provisions, connection notes, wire size and wiring diagram.
C.
Equipment Manual: The manufacturer shall furnish an installation manual with installation notes,
start-up and operating instructions for the specified system. Installation instructions shall clearly
state whether the system requires an external over current device to maintain the system’s UL
1449 listing.
D.
National Electrical Code (2008) Article 285 - Installation requirements for SPD.
1. Article 100, SPD must limit transient voltage by diverting or limiting surge current; it also
should prevent continued flow of follow current while remaining capable of repeating these
functions. SPD that utilize fuses must have repetitive surge capability that can survive its
surge rating and meet UL 1449.
2. Article 285.6, SPD shall be marked with a short circuit current rating and shall not be
installed at a point on the system (ex. service, distribution or branch panels) where the
available fault current (AIC rating) is in excess of that rating.
E.
UL 3 Edition Suppressed Voltage Rating (SVR) shall test using the combination wave generator
rd
at a setting of 6kV, 3kA. SPD shall pass UL 1449 3 edition Nominal Discharge Current Rating (In)
20kA.
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STANDARDS
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rd
A.
Underwriters laboratories 1449 - (UL 1449 3
Protection Devices )
B.
National electrical code 2008 rev. - (NEC article 285 SPD installation practice/NEC article
250.56 grounding)
NFPA-78 and CSA - (National Fire Protection Association and Canadian Standards Associations)
ISO 9001:2000 - quality standard / military standards (mil-std 220a)
C.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Inc.) C62.41.1 and C62.41.2 – 2002 rev.
- (system shall be designed to meet C62.41)
1. IEEE C62.45 – 2002 rev. - (system shall be tested to meet the C62.45)
2. Category A & B - (0.5 s x 100 kHz ring wave)
3. Category B3 bi-wave - (8 x 20 s at 3,000 amperes and 1.2 x 50 s at 6,000 volts)
4. Category C3 bi-wave - (8 x 20 s at 10,000 amperes and 1.2 x 50 s at 20,000 volts)
D.
All manufacturers must comply with above listed standards and any additions current revisions
of industry standards. All products that do not comply with current industry standards will not be
accepted.
1.5
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
1.6
Source Limitations: Obtain suppression devices and accessories through one source from a
single manufacturer.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
Placing into Service: Do not energize or connect service entrance equipment, panel boards,
control terminals, or data terminals to their sources until the surge protective devices are
installed and connected.
B.
Protection modes: The SPD shall provide Line to Neutral (L-N) (Wye), Line to Ground (L-G)
(Wye or Delta), Line to Line (L-L) (Delta) and Neutral to Ground (N-G) (Wye) protection.
C.
Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless
permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary
utility services according to requirements indicated:
1.
2.
D.
Notify Architect not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.
Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Architect's written permission.
Service Conditions: Rate surge protective devices for continuous operation under the following
conditions, unless otherwise indicated:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.7
edition or current safety standard for Surge
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage: Not less than 115 percent of nominal system
operating voltage.
Operating Temperature: 30 to 120 deg F (0 to 50 deg C).
Humidity: 0 to 85 percent, non-condensing.
Altitude: Less than 20,000 feet (6000 m) above sea level.
COORDINATION
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A.
Coordinate location of field-mounted surge suppressors to allow adequate clearances for
maintenance.
B.
Coordinate surge protective devices with Division 16 Section "Electrical Power Monitoring and
Control."
1.8
WARRANTY
A.
General Warranty: Special warranties specified in this Article shall not deprive Owner of other
rights Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in
addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by Contractor under requirements of
the Contract Documents.
B.
Manufacturer shall provide a product warranty for a period of not less than ten (10) years from
date of installation. Warranty shall cover unlimited replacement of SPD modules during the
warranty period. Those firms responding to this specification shall provide proof that they have
been regularly engaged in the design, manufacturing and testing of SPD for not less than
twenty (25) years.
C.
Special Warranty for Plug-in Cord-Connected Surge Suppressors: Written warranty, executed
by manufacturer agreeing to repair or replace electronic equipment connected to circuits
protected by surge suppressors.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
SERVICE ENTRANCE SUPPRESSORS
A.
Acceptable Manufacturers and Models:
a.
PQ Protection PQS400
No other Manufacturers will be accepted.
2.2
B.
Equipment shall be a multi-stage parallel protector rated for [480Y/277] or [208Y/120]. Please see
contract drawings and panel board schedule to confirm voltages. The equipment’s minimum
surge current capacity shall be 400kA per phase (L-N plus L-G) and 200kA per mode (L-N, L-G, LL and N-G).
C.
Each protection module shall have a visual indicator that signifies that the protection circuitry is on
line. The unit shall not be taken off line to verify integrity of system. Redundant status indicators
shall be mounted on the front of the door that monitors the system protection circuitry.
D.
The system shall be modular design with field replaceable modules and shall have an integral
disconnecting means
E.
Equipment shall provide the following monitoring features: dry contacts, surge counter and audible
alarm Equipment shall utilize a NEMA 4 or NEMA 12 enclosure.
F.
SPD SVR shall not exceed the follow: L-N-1200V, L-G-1200V, N-G-1000V for 480V systems
and L-N-800V, L-G-800V, N-G- 700V for 208V systems
DISTRIBUTION PANEL SUPPRESSORS
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A.
Acceptable Manufacturers and Models:
PQ Protection- PQM200
No other Manufacturers will be accepted.
B.
Device shall meet all specification requirements in section 2.1 except as follows:
Equipment shall be a multi-stage parallel protector rated for [480Y/277] or [208Y/120]. Please see
contract drawings and panel board schedule to confirm voltages. The equipment’s minimum
surge current capacity shall be 200kA per phase (L-N plus L-G) and 100kA per mode (L-N, L-G, LL and N-G).
1. Equipment shall provide the following monitoring features: dry contacts and audible alarm.
Equipment shall utilize a NEMA 4 or NEMA 12 enclosure.
2. The system shall be modular design with field replaceable modules and shall have an
integral disconnecting means
3. SPD SVR shall not exceed the follow: L-N-1000V, L-G-1200V, N-G-1200V for 480V
systems and L-N-600V, L-G-600V, N-G- 600V for 208V systems
2.3
PANELBOARD SUPPRESSORS
C.
Acceptable Manufacturers and Models:
PQ Protection – PQC100
No other Manufacturers will be accepted.
D.
Device shall meet all specification requirements in section 2.1 except as follows:
Equipment shall be a multi-stage parallel protector rated for [480Y/277] or [208Y/120]. Please see
contract drawings and panel board schedule to confirm voltages. The equipment’s minimum
surge current capacity shall be 100kA per phase (L-N plus L-G) and 50kA per mode (L-N, L-G, L-L
and N-G).
1.
Equipment shall provide the following monitoring features: dry contacts and audible
alarm. Equipment shall utilize a NEMA 4 enclosure.
2.
SPD SVR shall not exceed the follow: L-N-1000V, L-G-1200V, N-G-1200V for 480V
systems and L-N-600V, L-G-600V, N-G- 600V for 208V systems
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
INSTALLATION OF SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
A.
The specified unit shall be installed external to switchboard/panel board as stand alone.
Internal products will not be accepted.
B.
The specified service entrance/switchboard/switchgear system shall be installed with the
shortest lead length possible, and must have a grounding of 25 Ohms (NEC Article 250.56) or
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less and shall avoid any unnecessary or sharp bends. Utilize a 3 pole 30 amp breaker for
connection means. See manufacturer’s installation manual at www.pqprotection.com
C.
3.2
The specified distribution and branch panel board system shall be installed with the shortest
lead length possible must have a grounding of 25 Ohms (NEC Article 250.56) or less and shall
avoid any unnecessary or sharp bends. Utilize a 3 pole 30 breaker for connection means. See
manufacturer’s installation manual at www.pqprotection.com
CONNECTIONS
A.
3.3
Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torquetightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in
UL 486A and UL 486B.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Testing: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform the following field qualitycontrol testing:
B.
Testing: Perform the following field quality-control testing:
1.
2.
3.
After installing surge protective devices, but before electrical circuitry has been
energized, test for compliance with requirements.
Complete startup checks according to manufacturer's written instructions.
Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in NETA ATS,
Section 7.19. Certify compliance with test parameters.
C.
Repair or replace malfunctioning units. Retest after repairs or replacements are made.
D.
Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect
field-assembled components and equipment installation, including piping and electrical
connections. Report results in writing.
1.
Verify that electrical wiring installation complies with manufacturer's installation
requirements.
END OF SECTION 16289
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