Intermatic IG1200RC3 User Manual

Model IG1200RC3
Type 1 or Type 2 Surge Protective Device
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
 1. Determine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.
2. Ensureallmountingandconnectionsarecorrectandsecure.
  OnceenergizedthegreenindicatorLEDwillbeONandvisible
  throughthecoverof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.
  • IG1240FMP33isalsoavailableforushmountapplications.
 2. ConnectthewhitewirefromtheSPDtotheneutralbusbarin
  thepanelasshown.
  • Connectionmayalsobemadetotheneutral/groundbusbarif
   paneldoesnothaveaseparategroundbusbar.
 3. Connectthetwoblackwirestoacircuitbreakerasshownin
  gure2.ForbestperformancefromSPDthemaximum
  recommendedcircuitbreakersizeof240V,20A,2-poleshould
  beused.
 4. Ensureallmountingandelectricalconnectionsarecorrectand
  securelyfastened.OnceenergizedthegreenindicatorLEDwill
  beONandvisiblethroughthecoveroftheSPD.
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.
• 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MainBreaker
2-Pole,20Acircuit
breakershown
A=Black(Line)
B=Black(Line)
C=Neutral(White)
Type2Installation
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
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
BLACK
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
Type1Installation

Intermatic IG1200RC3 Specifications

General

Product Type	Surge Protective Device
Maximum Surge Current	120 kA
Phase	Single Phase
Enclosure Type	NEMA 3R
Protection Mode	L-N, L-G, N-G
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Remote Contacts	Yes
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 60°C
Standards	UL 1449
Diagnostics	LED Indication
Response Time	< 1 ns
Voltage Rating	120/240 VAC
Wire Size	14-8 AWG

Summary

Intermatic Surge Protective Device Installation

Risk of Electric Shock Warning

Essential safety warning regarding electric shock hazards during installation and use.

Type 1 Installation Guide

Detailed steps for installing Type 1 SPD, including location, connections, and mounting.

Type 2 Installation Guide

Detailed steps for installing Type 2 SPD, including location, connections, and mounting.

Maintenance and Operation

Information on AC Voltage SPD maintenance, including LED status for proper operation.

Intermatic Surge Protective Device Warranty

Product and Connected Equipment Coverage

Details on Intermatic's three-year warranty for product defects and damage to connected equipment.

Warranty Exclusions

Specifies what is not covered by the limited warranty, including improper installation and misuse.

Disclaimers and Liability Limitations

Legal disclaimers, limitations on implied warranties, and exclusion of consequential damages.

Warranty Claim Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for submitting a warranty claim for product or connected equipment issues.