1. Section Lightning Protection for lightning protection system. D. The installation shall be in conformance with NEC Article 285.

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1 SECTION SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Applicable provisions of the General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions and Special Conditions shall govern work performed under this section. B. This section includes surge protection devices for low-voltage power (< 1000 volts) equipment. C. Related sections include the following: 1. Section Lightning Protection for lightning protection system. D. The installation shall be in conformance with NEC Article SUBMITTALS A. Product data: For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities, shipping, installed and operating weights, furnished specialties, and options. Include model number, type, system voltage, phases, modes of protection, voltage protection rating (VPR) and nominal discharge current (In). B. Product Certifications: Signed by manufacturers of surge protective devices, certifying that products furnished comply with the following testing and labeling requirements: rd 1. UL Edition and UL 1283 listing and classifications. SPD shall bear the UL mark rd and shall be listed to UL Edition and most recent edition of UL Manufactured in accordance with is not equivalent to UL listing and does not meet the intent of this specification. C. Maintenance Data: for surge protective devices to include in maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. D. Warranties: Special warranties specified in this Section. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Product must be made by a company engaged in the manufacture of such devices for a minimum of five years. B. Source limitations: Obtain protective devices and accessories through one source from a single manufacturer. C. Product options: Drawings indicate size, dimensional requirements, and electrical performance of suppressors and are based on the specific system indicated. Other manufacturers products complying with requirements may be considered by the engineer/architect greater than 14 days prior to bid. Samples may be required for approval. Project # T

2 D. Electrical Components, devices and accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction and marked for intended use. E. IEEE Compliance: Comply with ANSI/IEEE C , IEEE Guide for Surge Voltages in Low Voltage AC Power Circuits and test devices in accordance with ANSI/IEEE C , IEEE Guide for Surge Suppressor Testing. F. UL Compliance: Comply with UL 1449, Rev. 3 UL Standard for Safety for Surge Protective Devices and UL1283 Electromagnetic Filters. 1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Placing into service: Do not energize or connect service entrance equipment or panelboards to their sources until the surge protective devices are installed and connected. Do not single phase, hi-pot or megger service entrance equipment without disconnecting the surge protective device, as damage to the surge protective device may result from these procedures. B. 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. Notify Architect and Owner s Representative not less than ten days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. 2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Owner s Representative s written permission. C. Service conditions: Rate surge protective devices for continuous operation under the following conditions, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Maximum continuous operating voltage: Not less than 110% of nominal system operating voltage. 2. Operating Temperature: 30 to 120 deg. F 3. Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing. 4. Altitude: Less than 12,000 feet above sea level. 1.5 COORDINATION A. Coordinate location of field mounted surge suppressors to allow adequate clearances for maintenance. B. Coordinate surge protective devices with Division 13 Section Lightning Protection. 1.6 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. Project # T

3 B. Specialty warranty: Written warranty, executed by manufacturer agreeing to repair or replace components of surge suppressors that fail in materials or workmanship within eight years (96 months) from date of Substantial Completion or 10 years (120 months) from date of manufacture. Warranty shall include parts and labor. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Electrical Line Voltage Power: Subject to compliance with requirements of this specification listed herein, provide products by one of the following manufacturers: 1. LEA International 2. Liebert 3. Surge Suppression Inc. 4. Advanced Protection Technologies 5. Eaton Corporation 6. Schneider Electric 7. Siemens B. Low Voltage Systems: Subject to compliance with requirements of this specification listed herein, provide products by one of the following manufacturers: 1. Edco, Emerson Network Power 2. Surge Suppression Inc. 3. Polyphaser/Transtector, Smiths Power 4. Tii Network Technologies C. This specification is performance based, and any other vendors who desire approval to bid this project shall provide written documentation of any deviations from this specification, which shall be included in product submittal 14 days prior to bid. 2.2 SERVICE ENTRANCE SUPPRESSORS (TYPE 1 OR 2) A. Surge protective device: Parallel type installation utilizing an array of metal oxide varistors (MOV). B. Product certifications: Products furnished comply with the following testing and labeling requirements: UL 1449 and UL 1283 listing and classifications including fault current rating to meet or exceed service entrance equipment. C. Maximum continuous operating voltage: Between 110% and 130% of nominal system operating voltage at 60 hz. D. Peak single impulse surge current capacity, with directly connected protection elements in each of ten modes. Data obtained from actual tests: 1. Line to Neutral:100,000 Amperes 2. Line to Ground:100,000 Amperes 3. Neutral to Ground:100,000 Amperes Project # T

4 4. Line to Line:100,000 Amperes rd E. Listed to UL Edition, Voltage Protection Ratings (VPR) shall not exceed: /480 volt wye - L-N 1200, L-G 1200, N-G 1200, L-L /208 volt wye - L-N 800, L-G 800, N-G 800, L-L 1200 F. Nominal Discharge Current Rating (In): 20 ka. G. Integral EMI/RFI filter for high frequency noise (10 khz to 100 mhz) attenuation. H. Features to include: 1. LED indicator lights for power and protective status for each mode. 2. Fault current UL tested and labeled for 200 kaic. 3. NEMA type 3R, 4, 4X, or 12 enclosure. 4. Monitoring with audible alarm, including test and silence switch and form C alarm relay. 5. SPD will have a warranty period as stated above with five (5) years of free replacement. 2.3 LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM SUPPRESSORS A. Surge protective device: Provide protection devices for coaxial cables, DSL, Ethernet, POTS, VoIP, RF cables, Network Interface Device, CCTV/Video Surveillance, RS232, RS485, Fire Alarm, antenna lead-in and discharge units, and broadband cables. B. Product certifications: Products furnished comply with the following testing and labeling requirements: UL 497, 497A, 497B, 497C, 497D, 497E and UL 452 listing and classifications. C. Field verify exact types and quantities of cables requiring protection and provide appropriate protection devices. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION OF SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES A. Install devices at service entrance on load side, with ground lead bonded to service entrance ground. B. Provide multi-pole, 60-amp (or as recommended by manufacturer) overcurrent protective device as a dedicated disconnect for the SPD at service entrance location, unless otherwise indicated on drawings. C. Install devices for service entrance switchboard as indicated on electrical drawings, with conductors between suppressor and points of attachment as short and as straight as possible. Do not exceed manufacturer s recommended lead length. D. Mount suppressor as close as possible to switchboard and panelboard point of connection. Do not mount internal to switchboard to facilitate ease of future maintenance and/or replacement. Installer may reasonably rearrange OCPD location from that shown on drawing to ensure the shortest and straightest possible leads to SPD s. Project # T

5 3.2 CONNECTIONS A. 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. 3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Testing: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform the following field quality control testing: 1. After installing the surge protective devices, but before electrical circuitry has been energized, test for compliance with requirements. Verify service and separately derived system neutral-to-ground bonding jumpers per NEC. 2. Complete start-up checks and voltage verifications according to manufacturer s written instructions. 3. Perform visual and mechanical inspection on each unit. Certify that units are installed per manufacturer s recommendations. B. Repair or replace malfunctioning units. Retest after repairs or replacements are made. 3.4 DEMONSTRATION A. Engage a manufacturer s representative to demonstrate proper operation of the system and to train owner s maintenance personnel in proper evaluation of suppressor condition and procedure to repair or replace defective devices. 1. Review operation and maintenance manuals. 2. Review performance specifications of devices supplied to show they comply with specifications herein. 3. Schedule training with Owner, through Architect or General Contractor, with at least seven days advance notice. 4. Contractor shall provide letter to owner that states units are installed per manufacturer s recommended installation procedures and system is functioning properly and warranty is initiated. END OF SECTION Project # T

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