Intermatic IG1240RC3 User Manual

Model IG1240RC3
Type 1 or Type 2 Surge Protection 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. Connectwiresasshowningure1.
 3. 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greenwirefromtheSPDtothegroundbusinthepanel.
  • Connectionmayalsobemadetotheneutral/groundbusbarifpaneldoesnothaveaseparategroundbusbar.
 3. ConnectthewhitewirefromtheSPDtotheneutralbusbarinthepanelasshowningure2.
 4. 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.
 5. 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
Line
Line
Neutral
Ground
GREEN
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
120 v
120 v
120 v
240 v
120 v
MainBreaker
2-Pole,20Acircuit
breakershown
A=Black(Line)
B=Black(Line)
C=Neutral(White)
D=Green(Ground)
Figure1
Type1Installation
Figure2
Type2Installation
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Intermatic IG1240RC3 Specifications

General

Type	Surge Protective Device
Voltage Rating	120/240 VAC
Maximum Surge Current	40kA
Response Time	Less than 1 nanosecond
Mounting	Panel Mount
Surge Protection Type	Type 2
Phase	Single Phase
Poles	2
Terminals	Screw Terminals

Summary

Safety Instructions and Installation Types

Important Safety Instructions

Mandatory safety warnings and compliance requirements for electrical installations.

Type 1 SPD Installation

Detailed steps for installing a Type 1 Surge Protection Device without overcurrent protection.

Type 2 SPD Installation

Detailed steps for installing a Type 2 Surge Protection Device with overcurrent protection.

Maintenance and Indicator Check

Guidance on periodic checks of the surge protector's indicator LED.

Product and Connected Equipment Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Explains coverage for product defects and damage to connected equipment within five years.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists conditions and damages not covered by the limited warranty, including misuse and specific events.

Warranty Claim Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for submitting a warranty claim, including required documentation.