Intermatic AG2401C3 User Manual

120/240 VAC Three wire with grounded
neutral.
Found at Service entrances
and Meter Cans.
Line
Line
Grounded/
Neutral
120 v
120 v
240 v
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
120/240 VAC Three wire with separate ground.
Found in Main Disconnect Switches,
Main Distribution panels, Load Centers
Sub panels and equipment locations.
Line
Line
Neutral
Ground
120 v
120 v
240 v
120 v
BLACK
WHITE
120 VAC Two wire single phase with
separate ground.
Found at connections for individual
pieces of equipment such as pumps
and single phase motors. NOTE: Both
Black wires connect to Line.
Line
Neutral
Ground
0 v
120 v
120 v
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
Model AG24013 and AG2401C3
Type 1 or Type 2 Surge Protection Device
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BLACK
Risk of Electric Shock
WARNING
• Thoroughlyreadinstructionsbeforeinstallingunit.
 • InstallationandServicetobeperformedbya 
  qualiedlicensedelectrician.
 • Intendedforindoororoutdooruse.
Type 1 installation:
Atypicalinstallationofatype1SPDwillbeconnectedbetweenthesecondaryoftheservicetransformerandthe
linesideoftheservicepanel.ThisinstallationisintendedtobeinstalledwithoutovercurrentprotectiontotheSPD.
Type 2 installation:
Atypicalinstallationofatype2SPDwillbeconnectedtotheloadsideoftheservicepanelandisintendedtobe
installedwithovercurrentprotectiontotheSPD.
 1. Determininglocation:
  • Ensureconductorlengthsareasshortandstraightaspossibleforbestperformance.Donotcoilexcess
   wire.TheSPDfunctionsbestifallbendsinwiresarerounded,ideallytoa4”radius.Hard90degreebend
   willreduceefciency.Cutallleadstothecorrectlength.Donotcoilexcessleads.
  • Installappropriateweatherproofttingsiftheunitistobemountedoutside.
  • BracketpartnumberAG1BRKTisalsoavailableifneeded.
 2. Connectwiresasshownwithindiagrams.Ifyourapplicationdoesnotmatchoneofthediagramsbelow
  consultyoursupplier.
 3. Ensureallmountingandelectricalconnectionsarecorrectandsecurelyfastened.Onceenergizedthegreen
  indicatorLEDwillbeON.
Maintenance:
¡ACVoltageSPD:
 • PeriodicallycheckSPDtoensuregreenindicatorLEDisON.IfgreenLEDisOFFprotectionhasdiminished
  andtheSPDshouldbereplacedimmediately.
120/240 VAC SINGLE PHASE
• Allwiringmustcomplywithallstateandlocal
 electricalcodesincludingtheNationalElectrical
 Codeand/orCanadianElectricalCode.
• Suitableforuseonacircuitcapableofdelivering
 notmorethan50,000rmssymmetricalamperes.
• Thisunitcontainsnoserviceableparts.
• Thisproductdoesnotprotectagainstdirect
 lightningstrikes.
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Intermatic AG2401C3 Specifications

General

Type	Surge Protective Device
Voltage Rating	240 VAC
Maximum Surge Current	40kA
Response Time	Less than 1 nanosecond
Phase	Single Phase
Poles	2
Enclosure Type	Plastic
Terminals	Screw Terminals
Mounting	DIN Rail
NEMA Rating	NEMA 4
Trip Sensitivity	Not applicable
Operating Temperature	-40 to 60°C
Warranty	5 Year Limited

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Electric Shock Precautions

Read instructions thoroughly, ensure installation by a qualified electrician, and note intended indoor or outdoor use.

Electrical Compliance and Limitations

Wiring must comply with codes, unit suitable for 50,000A circuits, no serviceable parts, not for direct lightning.

Installation Types

Type 1 Installation

Connect SPD between service transformer secondary and line side of service panel, without overcurrent protection.

Type 2 Installation

Connect SPD to load side of service panel, intended for installation with overcurrent protection.

Installation Procedure

Location and Wiring

Optimize conductor length, use weatherproof fittings, connect wires as shown, ensure secure connections.

Maintenance

Indicator LED Check

Periodically check the green indicator LED. Replace SPD immediately if the LED is OFF.

Product Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

One-year warranty covers defects in material or workmanship; correction is replacement at Intermatic's option.

Warranty Exclusions

Excludes damage from improper installation, misuse, disaster, unauthorized modification, shipping, or lightning.

Warranty Limitations

Disclaims other warranties; limits implied warranties and excludes consequential damages and loss of profits.