DRY TYPE TRANSFORMERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Two-winding transformers.
B. Two-winding transformers rated for nonlinear loads.

1.3 REFERENCES:
A. NEMA ST 1 – Specialty Transformers (Except General – Purpose Type).
B. NEMA ST 20 – Dry Type Transformers for General Applications.
C. NETA ATS – Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution
Equipment (International Electrical Testing Association).
D. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code.
E. DoE 2016 – Energy Efficiency Requirements

1.4 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

A. Submittals: Procedures for submittals.
B. Product Data: provide outline and support point dimensions of enclosures and
accessories, unit weight, voltage, kVA, and impedance ratings and characteristics, tap
configurations, insulation system type and rated temperature rise.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this
section with minimum three years experience.
1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70.
B. Products: Listed and classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as suitable for the
purpose specified and indicated.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Division 01 – Material and Equipment: Transport, handle, store and protect products.
B. Store in a clean, dry space. Maintain factory wrapping or provide an additional heavy
canvas or heavy plastic cover to protect units from dirt, water construction debris, and
traffic.
C. Handle in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. Lift only with lugs
provided for the purpose. Handle carefully to avoid damage to transformer internal
components, enclosure, and finish.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 TWO-WINDING TRANSFORMERS

A. Division 01 – Material and Equipment: Product Options and Substitutions.
B. Manufacturers:
1. Cooper
2. Square D
3. G.E.
4. Cutler Hammer
5. Substitutions: Permited
C. Description: NEMA ST 20, factory-assembled, air cooled dry type transformers, ratings
as indicated.
D. Primary Voltage: 4160V.
E. Secondary Voltage: 480V.
F. Insulation system and average winding temperature rise for rated kVA as follows:
1. 1-15 kVA: Class 185 with 80 degrees C rise.
2. 16-500 kVA: Class 220 with 115 degrees C rise.
G. Case temperature: Do not exceed 35 degrees C rise above ambient at warmest point at full
load.
H. Winding Taps:
1. Transformer Less than 15 kVA: Two 5 percent below.
2. Transformers 15 kVA and Larger: NEMA ST 20.
I. Sound Levels: NEMA ST20.
J. Basic Impulse Level: 10 kV for transformers less than 300 kVA, 30 kV for transformers
300 kVA and larger.
K. Ground core and coil assembly to enclosure by means of a visible flexible copper
grounding strap.
L. Mounting:
1. 1-15 kVA: Suitable for wall mounting.
2. 16-75 kVA: Suitable for floor mounting.
3. Larger than 75 kVA: Suitable for mounting.
M. Coil Conductors: Continuous copper windings with terminations brazed or welded.
N. Enclosure: NEMA ST 20, Type 1, ventilated. Provide lifting eyes or brackets.
O. Isolate core and coil from enclosure using vibration-absorbing mounts.
P. Nameplate: Include transformer connection data.
Q. Description: NEMA ST 20, factory-assembled, air cooled dry type transformers, designed
to supply a 50 percent nonlinear load.
 R. Coil Conductors: Continuous copper windings with terminations brazed or welded.
Individually insulated secondary conductors and arrange to minimize hysteresis and eddy
current losses at harmonic frequencies. Size secondary neutral conductor at twice the
secondary phase conductor ampacity.
S. Electrostatic Shield: Copper, between primary and secondary windings.
T. Seismic Rating: All transformer shall be listed and labeled per International Building
Code and National Electrical Code.
2.2 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL:
A. Quality Control: Manufacturer quality control.
B. Production test each unit according to NEMA ST20.

PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Set transformer plumb and level.
B. Use flexible conduit, under the provisions of Division 01, 2 feet minimum length for
connections to transformer case. Make conduit connections to side panel of enclosure.
C. Mount wall-mounted transformers using integral flanges or accessory brackets furnished
by the manufacturer.
D. Mount floor-mounted transformers on vibration isolating pads suitable for isolating the
transformer noise from the building structure.
E. Mount trapeze-mounted transformers as indicated.
F. Provide seismic restraints.
G. Provide grounding and bonding.
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS, except Section 4.
B. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS, Section 7.2.
3.3 ADJUSTING
A. Adjusting installed work.
B. Measure primary and secondary voltages and make appropriate tap adjustments.

END OF SECTION
ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Includes But Not Limited To
1. Furnish and install disconnects as described in Contract Documents, except those
provided integral with equipment.
B. Related Sections
1. General Electrical Requirements

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Disconnects
1. Heavy duty quick-make, quick-break type, non-fused unless indicated otherwise.
2. Provide interlock to prevent opening of door when switch is in ON position.
3. Provide means to lock switch in OFF position with padlock.
4. Disconnects for motor circuits shall be horsepower rated.
5. Where indicated on Drawings for small motors, disconnects shall be manual starter
with thermal overload relay.
a. Device shall have one pole per ungrounded conductor of motor.
b. Provide overload relay to match motor full load amps.
c. Equip with lockout device.
6. Enclosures -
a. Interior - NEMA Type 1
b. Exterior - NEMA Type 3R.
7. Fuses -
a. Fuse fused disconnects with dual-element time delay fuses and equip with
rejection type fuse holders.
b. Fuses on Project shall be from single manufacturer.
c. Approved Fuse Manufacturers -
1) Bussman Circuit Components,
2) GEC Alsthom Electrical Equipment Corp,
3) Littlefuse
8. Approved Manufacturers -
a. Same as Manufacturer of Project's main panelboard.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Label disconnects to indicate equipment served, such as Condensing Unit CU-1. Use 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) thick laminated plastic composition material with contrasting color core.
Engraved letter shall be 1/4 (6 mm) inch high. Attach labels with screws.

END OF SECTION
LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR BUILDINGS

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, appliances and perform all operations in connection with, and
complete in strict accordance with, this section of specifications and the applicable drawings and
subject to the terms and conditions of the contract for the following work: Housing Building Only.
A. Air terminals and interconnecting conductors.
B. Grounding and bonding for lightning protection.
1.2 APPLICABLE SECTIONS
The General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, alternates and Addenda,
applicable drawings and the technical specification including but not limited to the following;
A. Electrical General Requirements.
B. Basic Materials and Methods.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. LPI-175 - Lightning Protection Installation Standard.
B. LPI-176 - Lightning Protection System Material and Components Standard.
C. LPI-177 - Inspection Guide for LPI Certified Systems.
D. NFPA 78 - Lightning Protection Code.
E. UL 96 - Lightning Protection Components.
F. UL 96A - Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Lightning Protection System: Conductor system protecting consisting of air terminals on roofs,
roof-mounted mechanical equipment, chimneys and stacks, parapets, bonding of structure and
other metal objects; grounding electrodes; and interconnecting conductors.
1.5 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW
A. Electrical General Requirements: Procedures for submittals.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate layout of air terminals, grounding electrodes, and bonding connections
to structure and other metal objects. Include terminal, electrode, and conductor sizes, and
connection and termination details.
C. Product Data: Provide dimensions and materials of each component, and include indication of
listing in accordance with UL 96.
1.6 PROJECT CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Record actual locations of air terminals, grounding electrodes, bonding connections, and routing
of system conductors in project record documents.
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with NFPA 70.
 B. Perform Work in accordance with UL 96A
C. Perform Work in accordance with LPI-175
1.8 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in lightning protection equipment with minimum three years
experience and member of the Lightning Protection Institute.
B. Installer: Authorized installer of manufacturer with minimum three years experience and certified
by the Lightning Protection Institute.
1.9 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Product Listing: UL 96 and LPI-176.
B. System shall be UL listed and certified.
1.10 FIELD MEASUREMENTS
A. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings.
1.11 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate work with roofing and exterior and interior finish installations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS AND INSTALLERS
A. VFC Inc.
B. A-C Lightning Security Inc
C. Independent Protection Company (IPC)
D. Robbins Lightning Protection Company
E. Thompson Lightning Protection
F. Hilita
G. Pulsar
H. Eritech
I. EFI
J. Equal as approved by Architect before bidding. See Division 01.
2.2 COMPONENTS
A. Air Terminals: Copper solid with adhesive bases for single-ply roof installations.
B. Air Terminal for Chimney: Lead-coated copper.
C. Grounding Rods: Solid copper
D. Ground Plate: Copper.
E. Conductors: Copper cable
F. Connectors and Splicers: Bronze

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with NFPA 78, UL 96A and LPI-175.

B. Connect conductors using exothermic welding process. Protect adjacent construction elements and
finishes from damage. All welds shall be witnessed by the OWNER.
C. Bond exterior metal bodies on building to lightning protection system and provide intermediate
level interconnection loops 60 feet (18 m) on center.
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Obtain the services of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to provide inspection and labeling of the
lightning protection system in accordance with UL 96A.
B. Obtain the services of the Lightning Protection Institute to provide inspection and certification of
lightning protection system in accordance with LPI-177.

END OF SECTION 264113

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SECTION 262416 – MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARDS

PART 1- GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Power Distribution Panelboard - Furnish and install distribution panelboard(s) as specified

herein and where shown on the associated schedules and drawings.
1.2 REFERENCES
The panelboard(s) and circuit breaker(s) referenced herein are designed and manufactured
according to the latest revision of the following specifications.
A. ANSI
B. UL 489 - Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit Breaker Enclosures
C. Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
1.3 SUBMITTAL AND RECORD DOCUMENTATION
A. Approval documents shall include drawings. Drawings shall contain overall panelboard
dimensions, interior mounting dimensions, and wiring gutter dimensions. The location of the
main, branches, and solid neutral shall be clearly shown. In addition, the drawing shall
illustrate one line diagrams with applicable voltage systems.
1.4 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Company specializing in manufacturing of panelboard products with a minimum of forty (40)
years documented experience.
B. Panelboards shall be manufactured in accordance with standards listed Article 1.02 -
REFERENCES.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Inspect and report concealed damage to carrier within their required time period.
B. Handle carefully to avoid damage to panelboard internal components, enclosure, and finish.
C. Store in a clean, dry environment. Maintain factory packaging and, if required, provide an
additional heavy canvas or heavy plastic cover to protect enclosure(s) from dirt, water,
construction debris, and traffic.
1.6 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
A. Manufacturer shall provide installation instructions and NEMA Standards Publication PB 1.1
- Instructions for Safe Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Panelboards Rated 600
Volts or Less.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer shall warrant specified equipment free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the lesser of one (1) year from the date of installation or eighteen (18)
months from the date of purchase.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS

2.1 Shall be Manufacturer by the same manufacturer as distribution panelboards, motor control
centers, and motor controls.
A. LJ Industrial
B. Fujihaya Electric
C. KC Industrial
2.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARDS
A. Circuit Breaker Distribution Panelboard
1. Interior
a. Shall be type rated 600 Vac or 250 Vdc maximum. Continuous main current ratings
as indicated on associated schedules and drawings not to exceed 1200 amperes
maximum. Panelboard bus current ratings shall be determined by heat-rise tests
conducted in accordance with UL 67.
b. Provide UL Listed short circuit current ratings (SCCR) as indicated on the associated
drawings not to exceed the lowest interrupting capacity rating of any circuit breaker
installed with a maximum of 200,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. Main lug and
main breaker panelboards shall be suitable for use as Service Equipment when
application requirements comply with UL 67 and NEC Articles 230-F and -G.
c. The panelboard interior shall have three flat bus bars stacked and aligned vertically
with glass reinforced polyester insulators laminated between phases. The molded
polyester insulators shall support and provide phase isolation to the entire length of
bus.
d. The bussing shall be fully rated with sequentially phased branch distribution.
Panelboard bussing rated 100 through 600 amperes shall be plated copper. Bussing
rated 800 amperes and above shall be plated copper. Bus bar plating shall run the
entire length of the bus bar. The entire interleaved assembly shall be contained
between two (2) U-shaped steel channels, permanently secured to a galvanized steel
mounting pan by fasteners.
e. Interior trim shall be of dead-front construction to shield user from all energized
parts. Main circuit breakers through 800 amperes shall be vertically mounted. Main
circuit breaker and main lug interiors shall be field convertible for top or bottom
incoming feed.
f. A solidly bonded copper equipment ground bar shall be provided.
g. Solid neutral shall be equipped with a full capacity bonding strap for service entrance
applications. As scheduled, UL Listed panelboards with 200% rated solid neutrals
shall have plated copper neutral bus for non-linear load applications. Gutter-mounted
neutral will not be acceptable.
h. Nameplates shall contain system information and catalog number or factory order
number. Interior wiring diagram, neutral wiring diagram, UL Listed label, and Short
Circuit Current Rating shall be displayed on the interior or in a booklet format.
Leveling provisions shall be provided for flush mounted applications.
2. Group mounted circuit breakers through 1200A
a. Circuit breaker(s) shall be group mounted bolt-on
b. Circuit breakers shall be held in mounted position by bus nolts and hardware. Circuit
breakers of different frame sizes shall be capable of being mounted across from each
other.
c. Line-side circuit breaker connections are to be bolt-on type.
d. All unused spaces provided, unless otherwise specified, shall be fully equipped for
future devices, including all appropriate connectors and mounting hardware.
(Select Electronic trip 100%, Electronic trip 80% or Thermal Magnetic)
3. Electronic trip molded case full function 100% rated circuit breakers
a. All electronic circuit breakers shall have the following time/current response
adjustments: Long Time Pickup, Long Time Delay, Short Time Pickup, Short Time
Delay, Ground Fault Pickup Ground Fault Delay and Instantaneous settings. Each
adjustment shall have discrete settings (fully adjustable) and shall be independent of
all other adjustments.
b. Circuit breaker trip system shall be a microprocessor-based true RMS sensing
designed with sensing accuracy through the thirteenth (13th) harmonic. Sensor
ampere ratings shall be as indicated on the associated schedule and drawing.
c. Local visual trip indication for overload, short circuit and ground fault trip
occurrences.
d. Long Time Pickup indication to signal when loading approaches or exceeds the
adjustable ampere rating of the circuit breaker shall be provided.
e. Communications capabilities for remote monitoring of circuit breaker trip system, to
include phase and ground fault currents, pre-trip alarm indication, switch settings,
and trip history information shall be provided.
f. Circuit breaker shall be provided with Zone selective Interlocking (ZSI)
communications capabilities on the short-time and ground fault functions compatible
with all other electronic trip circuit breakers and external ground fault sensing
systems as noted on schedules and drawings
g. Furnish thermal magnetic molded case circuit breakers for 250A frames and below.
4. Electronic trip molded case standard function 80% rated circuit breakers
a. All electronic circuit breakers shall have the following time/current response
adjustments: Long Time Pickup, Long Time Delay, Short Time Pickup, Short Time
Delay, Ground Fault Pickup Ground Fault Delay and Instantaneous settings. Each
adjustment shall have discrete settings (fully adjustable) and shall be independent of
all other adjustments.
b. Circuit breaker trip system shall be a microprocessor-based true RMS sensing
designed with sensing accuracy through the thirteenth (13th) harmonic. Sensor
ampere ratings shall be as indicated on the associated schedule and drawing.
c. Local visual trip indication for overload, short circuit and ground fault trip
occurrences
 d. Long Time Pickup indication to signal when loading approaches or exceeds the
adjustable ampere rating of the circuit breaker shall be provided.
e. Furnish thermal magnetic molded case circuit breakers for 250A frames and below.
5. Thermal magnetic molded case circuit breakers
a. Molded case circuit breakers shall have integral thermal and instantaneous magnetic
trip in each pole.
b. Circuit protective devices shall be Square D molded case circuit breakers. Circuit
breakers shall be standard interrupting high interrupting extra high interrupting true
current limiting. Ampere ratings shall be as shown on the drawings.
6. Enclosures
a. Type 1 Boxes
1) Boxes shall be galvanized steel constructed in accordance with UL 50
requirements. Zinc-coated galvanized steel will not be acceptable.
2) Boxes shall have removable blank end walls and interior mounting studs.
Interior support bracket shall be provided for ease of interior installation.
3) Maximum enclosure dimensions shall be 44” wide and 9.5” deep.
b. Type 1 Trim Fronts
1) Trim front steel shall meet strength and rigidity requirements per UL 50
standards. Shall have an ANSI 49 medium gray enamel electrodeposited over
cleaned phosphatized steel.
2) Trim front shall be 4-piece with door available in surface mount. Trim front door
shall have rounded corners and edges free of burrs. A clear plastic directory
cardholder shall be mounted on the inside of the door.
3) Locks shall be cylindrical tumbler type with larger enclosures requiring sliding
vault locks with 3-point latching. All lock assemblies shall be keyed alike. One
(1) key shall be provided with each lock.
c. Type 3R, 5, and 12
1) Enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with UL 50 requirements.
Enclosures shall be painted with ANSI 49 gray enamel electrodeposited over
cleaned phosphatized steel.
2) All doors shall be gasketed and be equipped with a tumbler type vault lock and
two (2) additional quarter turn fasteners. A clear plastic directory cardholder
shall be mounted on the inside of door. All lock assemblies shall be keyed alike.
One (1) key shall be provided with each lock.
3) Maximum enclosure dimensions shall not exceed 44” wide and 14.5” deep.
7. Seismic Rating:
All distribution panelboards shall be listed and labeled.
8. Surge protection device, Class A surge protection device shall be included. See 263553.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install panelboards in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions, NEMA PB 1.1
and NEC standards.
B. Provide and install seismic anchoring. See 260548.
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect complete installation for physical damage, proper alignment, anchorage, and
grounding.
B. Measure steady state load currents at each panelboard feeder; rearrange circuits in the
panelboard to balance the phase loads within 20% of each other. Maintain proper phasing for
multi-wire branch circuits.
C. Check tightness of bolted connections and circuit breaker connections using calibrated torque
wrench or torque screwdriver per manufacturer's written specifications.

END OF SECTION
SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPDs) INTEGRATED UNITS LOW VOLTAGE AC
SURGE PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE
The Contractor shall furnish and install the Surge Protective Device (SPD) equipment having the
electrical characteristics, ratings, and modifications as specified herein and as shown on the
contract drawings. To maximize performance and reliability and to obtain the lowest possible let-
through voltages, the ac surge protection shall be integrated into electrical distribution equipment
such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, busway (integrated within bus plug), or motor
control centers. Refer to related sections for surge requirements in:

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

1. Section 16426A – Metal Enclosed Draw out Switchgear (Magnum DS) – Low Voltage
2. Section 16426B – Metal Enclosed Draw out Switchgear (DSII) – Low Voltage
3. Section 16428 – Switchboards – Low Voltage (Compartmentalized Feeders – Pow-R-Line i)
4. Section 16429 – Switchboards – Low Voltage (Group Mounted Feeders – Pow-R-Line C)
5. Section 16431 – Switchboards – Low Voltage (Commercial Metering)
6. Section 16466 – Busway – Low Voltage
7. Section 16470 – Panelboards
8. Section 16482A & B – Motor Control Centers – Low Voltage (Freedom and Advantage)

1.03 REFERENCES
1. SPD units and all components shall be designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance
with the latest applicable standards
A. ANSI/UL 1449 4th Edition or later
B. ANSI/UL 1283 5th Edition or later (type 2 applications)
C. IEEE C62.41.1
D. IEEE C62.41.2
E. IEEE C62.43-2005
F. IEEE C62.45-2002
G. IEEE C62.48-2005
H. IEEE C62.62-2010
I. UL 96A
J.NFPA 780
1.04 SUBMITTALS – FOR REVIEW/APPROVAL
1. The following information shall be submitted to the Engineer:
A. Provide verification that the SPD complies with the required ANSI/UL 1449 4th
Edition or later listing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Compliance may be in the
form of a file number that can be verified on UL’s website www.ul.org, the website
should contain the following information at a minimum: model number, SPD Type,
system voltage, phases, modes of protection, Voltage Protection Rating (VPR), and
Nominal Discharge Current (In).
2. Where applicable the following additional information shall be submitted to the engineer:
A. Descriptive bulletins
B. Product sheets

1.05 SUBMITTALS – FOR CONSTRUCTION

1. The following information shall be submitted for record purposes:
A. Final as-built drawings and information for items listed in Section 1.04 and shall
incorporate all changes made during the manufacturing process

1.06 QUALIFICATIONS
1. The manufacturer of the electrical distribution equipment shall be the manufacturer of the
SPD within the electrical distribution equipment.
2. For the equipment specified herein, the manufacturer shall be ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 or
9002 certified.
3. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical equipment for a
minimum period of twenty-five (25) years. When requested by the Engineer, an acceptable
list of installations with similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with
this requirement.
4. The SPD shall be compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
2011/65/EU and have a visible label showing compliance.
5. The SPD shall be UL 1449 current edition listed, 20 kA nominal discharge current, Type 1 or
Type 2 for use in UL 96A systems.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1. Equipment shall be handled and stored in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. One
(1) copy of manufacturer’s instructions shall be included with the equipment at time of
shipment.

1.08 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

Operation and maintenance manuals shall be provided with each SPD shipped.
PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS
1. Eaton
2. Erico
3. Pentair
4. Furse
5. GE
6. Vertiv
7. Approved Equal
The listing of specific manufacturers above does not imply acceptance of their products that do
not meet the specified ratings, features, and functions. Manufacturers listed above are not
relieved from meeting these specifications in their entirety. Products in compliance with the
specification and manufactured by others not named will be considered only if pre-approved by
the Engineer ten (10) days prior to bid date.

2.02 VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSION – GENERAL

1. Electrical Requirements
A. Unit Operating Voltage – Refer to drawings for operating voltage and unit
configuration.
B. Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) – The MCOV shall not be less
than 115% of the nominal system operating voltage.
C. The suppression system shall incorporate thermally protected metal-oxide varistors
(MOVs) as the core surge suppression component for the service entrance and all
other distribution levels. The system shall not utilize silicon avalanche diodes,
selenium cells, air gaps, or other components that may crowbar the system voltage
leading to system upset or create any environmental hazards. End of life mode to be
open circuit. Unit with end of life short-circuit mode are not acceptable.
D. Unit shall operate without the need for an external overcurrent protection device, and
be listed by UL as such. Unit must not require external overcurrent protective device
or replaceable internal overcurrent protective devices for the UL Listing.
E. Protection Modes – The SPD must protect all modes of the electrical system being
utilized. The required protection modes are indicated by bullets in the following table:

Protection Modes
Configuration L-N L-G L-L N-G
Wye ● ● ● ●
Delta N/A ● ● N/A
Single Split Phase ● ● ● ●
High Leg Delta ● ● ● ●
 F. Nominal Discharge Current (In) – All SPDs applied to the distribution system shall
have a 20kA In rating regardless of their SPD Type (includes Types 1 and 2) or
operating voltage. SPDs having an In less than 20kA shall be rejected.

G. ANSI/UL 1449 4th Edition Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) – The maximum
ANSI/UL 1449 4th Edition VPR for the device shall not exceed the following:

Modes 208Y/120 400Y/230 600Y/347

L-N; L-G; N-G 700 1200 1500
L-L 1200 2000 3000

2. SPD Design
A. Maintenance Free Design – The SPD shall be maintenance free and shall not require
any user intervention throughout its life. SPDs containing items such as replaceable
single-mode modules, replaceable fuses, or replaceable batteries shall not be
accepted. SPDs requiring any maintenance of any sort such as periodic tightening of
connections shall not be accepted. SPDs requiring user intervention to test the unit
via a diagnostic test kit or similar device shall not be accepted.
B. Balanced Suppression Platform – The surge current shall be equally distributed to all
MOV components to ensure equal stressing and maximum performance. The surge
suppression platform must provide equal impedance paths to each matched MOV.
Designs incorporating replaceable SPD modules shall not be accepted.
C. Electrical Noise Filter – Each Type 2 unit shall include a high-performance EMI/RFI
noise rejection filter. Noise attenuation for electric line noise shall be up to 50 dB
from 10 kHz to 100 MHz using the MIL-STD-220A insertion loss test method.
Products unable able to meet this specification shall not be accepted.
a. Type 2 units with filtering shall conform to UL 1283 5th Edition
b. Type 1 units shall not contain filtering or have a UL 1283 5th Edition Listing.
D. Internal Connections – No plug-in component modules or printed circuit boards shall
be used as surge current conductors. All internal components shall be soldered,
hardwired with connections utilizing low impedance conductors.
E. Monitoring Diagnostics – Each SPD shall provide the following integral monitoring
options:
a. Protection Status Indicators - Each unit shall have a green / red solid-state
indicator light that reports the status of the protection on each phase.
i. For wye configured units, the indicator lights must report the status of all
protection elements and circuitry in the L-N and L-G modes. Wye
configured units shall also contain an additional green / red solid-state
indicator light that reports the status of the protection elements and
circuitry in the N-G mode. SPDs that indicate only the status of the L-N
and L-G modes shall not be accepted.
ii. For delta configured units, the indicator lights must report the status of all
protection elements and circuitry in the L-G and L-L modes
 iii. The absence of a green light and the presence of a red light shall indicate
that damage has occurred on the respective phase or mode. All protection
status indicators must indicate the actual status of the protection on each
phase or mode. If power is removed from any one phase, the indicator
lights must continue to indicate the status of the protection on all other
phases and protection modes. Diagnostics packages that simply indicate
whether power is present on a particular phase shall not be accepted.
b. Remote Status Monitor (optional) – The SPD must include Form C dry contacts (one
NO and one NC) for remote annunciation of its status. Both the NO and NC contacts
shall change state under any fault condition.
c. Audible Alarm and Silence Button (optional) – The SPD shall contain an audible
alarm that will be activated under any fault condition. There shall also be an audible
alarm silence button used to silence the audible alarm after it has been activated.
d. Surge Counter (optional) – The SPD shall be equipped with an LCD display that
indicates to the user how many surges have occurred at the location. The surge
counter shall trigger each time a surge event with a peak current magnitude of a
minimum of 50 ± 20A occurs. A reset pushbutton shall also be standard, allowing
the surge counter to be zeroed. The reset button shall contain a mechanism to
prevent accidental resetting of the counter via a single, short-duration button press.
In order to prevent accidental resetting, the surge counter reset button shall be
depressed for a minimum of 2 seconds in order to clear the surge count total.
i. The ongoing surge count shall be stored in non-volatile memory. If power to
the SPD is completely interrupted, the ongoing count indicated on the surge
counter’s display prior to the interruption shall be stored in non-volatile
memory and displayed after power is restored. The surge counter’s memory
shall not require a backup battery in order to achieve this functionality.
F. Thermal MOV Protection
a. The unit shall contain thermally protected MOVs. These self-protected MOVs
shall have a thermal protection element integrated with the MOV and a mechanical
disconnect with arc quenching capabilities in order to achieve overcurrent
protection of the MOV. The thermal protection assembly shall disconnect the
MOV(s) from the system in a fail-safe manner should a condition occur that would
cause them to enter a thermal runaway condition.
G. Fully Integrated Component Design – All of the SPD’s components and diagnostics
shall be contained within one discrete assembly. The use of plug in single-mode
modules that must be ganged together in order to achieve higher surge current ratings
or other functionality shall not be accepted.
H. Safety Requirements
a. The SPD shall minimize potential arc flash hazards by containing no single-mode
plug in user serviceable / replaceable parts and shall not require periodic
maintenance. SPDs containing items such as replaceable single-mode plug in
modules, replaceable fuses, or replaceable batteries shall not be accepted. SPDs
requiring any maintenance of any sort such as periodic tightening of connections
shall not be accepted. SPDs requiring user intervention to test the unit via a
diagnostic test kit or similar device shall not be accepted.
 b. SPDs designed to interface with the electrical assembly via conductors shall require
no user contact with the inside of the unit. Such units shall have any required
conductors be factory installed.

2.03 SYSTEM APPLICATION

1. The SPD applications covered under this section include distribution and branch panel
locations, busway, motor control centers (MCC), switchgear, and switchboard assemblies.
All SPDs shall be tested and demonstrate suitability for application within ANSI/IEEE
C62.41 Category C, B, and A environments.
2. Surge Current Capacity – The minimum surge current capacity the device is capable of
withstanding shall be as shown in the following table:

Minimum surge current capacity based on ANSI / IEEE C62.41 location category
Category Application Per Phase Per Mode
C Service Entrance Locations 250 kA 125 kA
(Switchboards, Switchgear, MCC, Main
Entrance)
B High Exposure Roof Top Locations 160 kA 80 kA
(Distribution Panelboards)
A Branch Locations (Panelboards, MCCs, 120 kA 60 kA
Busway)

2.04 LIGHTING AND DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARD REQUIREMENTS

1. The SPD application covered under this section includes lighting and distribution panelboards.
The SPD units shall be tested and demonstrate suitability for application within ANSI/IEEE
C62.41 Category B environments.
A. The SPD shall not limit the use of through-feed lugs, sub-feed lugs, and sub-feed
breaker options.
B. SPDs shall be installed immediately following the load side of the main breaker. SPDs
installed in main lug only panelboards shall be installed immediately following the
incoming main lugs.
C. The panelboard shall be capable of re-energizing upon removal of the SPD.
D. The SPD shall be integral to the panelboard and connected directly to the bus.
Alternately, an integral SPD can be connected to a circuit breaker for disconnecting
purposes if a disconnect is required.
E. The SPD shall be included and mounted within the panelboard by the manufacturer of
the panelboard.
F. The SPD shall be of the same manufacturer as the panelboard.
G. The complete panelboard including the SPD shall be UL67 listed.

2.05 SWITCHGEAR, SWITCHBOARD, MCC AND BUSWAY REQUIREMENTS

A. The SPD application covered under this section is for switchgear, switchboard, MCC,
and busway locations. Service entrance located SPDs shall be tested and demonstrate
suitability for application within ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Category C environments.
 B. The SPD shall be of the same manufacturer as the switchgear, switchboard, MCC, or
busway
C. The SPD shall be factory installed integral to the switchgear, switchboard, MCC,
and/or bus plug at the assembly plant by the original equipment manufacturer
D. Locate the SPD on the load side of the main disconnect device, as close as possible to
the phase conductors and the ground/neutral bar.
E. The SPD shall be connected through a disconnect (30A circuit breaker). The
disconnect shall be located in immediate proximity to the SPD. Connection shall be
made via bus, conductors, or other connections originating in the SPD and shall be
kept as short as possible.
F. The SPD shall be integral to switchgear, switchboard, MCC, and/or bus plug as a
factory standardized design.
G. All monitoring and diagnostic features shall be visible from the front of the equipment.

2.06 SERVICE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Service entrance located SPDs shall be tested and designed for applications within
ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Category C environments.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

3.02 FACTORY TESTING

1. Standard factory tests shall be performed on the equipment under this section. All tests shall
be in accordance with the latest version of NEMA, IEEE, and UL standards.

3.03 INSTALLATION
1. The installation of the SPD shall be factory installed integral to the distribution equipment.
The Contractor shall install all distribution equipment per the manufacturer's
recommendations, applicable electrical codes and the contract drawings.
3.04 WARRANTY
1. The manufacturer shall provide a ten (10) year warranty (15 year warranty with registration)
that covers replacement of the complete unit from the date of shipment against any SPD part
failure when installed in compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and any
applicable national or local electrical code.

END OF SECTION