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HUBBELL
Surge Protective DeviceS
SpikeShield
Home Guard Surge Arrester
Retain for future use.
8212-0015C
10/07
INTRODUCTION
AND INSTALLATION
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
· This equipment must be installed and serviced only by qualified electrical personnel in accordance
with National and Local Electrical Codes.
· Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.
· Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
· Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this equipment.
· Do not apply petroleum-based products to non-metallic parts.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Not for use on ungrounded systems.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
The Home Guard Surge Protective Device (SPD) is mounted at the electrical meter
for residential protection.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
· Megger® or hi-potential tests may damage this surge protective device. Turn off all power supplying
the equipment and isolate the surge protective device before testing.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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LED ON = OK
Hubbell HomeGuard Surge Protective Device (SPD)
Hubbell Modular Panel Surge Protective Device (SPD)
INSTAllATION
Figure 1: Installation
Grounded support brackets
a
Top side indicated
inside the meter
b
NOTE: Before reinstalling the meter, replace the
meter socket housing cover.
Meter Socket
Ground Wire
HOMEGUARD
Locking Ring
Meter
1. Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or
inside this equipment.
2. Have an authorized utility person remove the utility seal and
locking ring or cover from the meter.
3. Following NFPA 70E and using appropriate PPE, carefully remove
the meter from its base.
4. Before inserting the HomeGuard, connect the green ground wire
provided to the inside of the meter socket housing using appropriate
ground bonding methods as described in NEC Article 250.
5. Make sure the unit is upright (see Figure 1a). Plug the
HOMEGUARD unit securely into the meter base until the grounding
pins make contact with the meter base grounded support brackets.
6. Replace the meter socket cover to secure the HOMEGUARD
in place.
7. Plug the meter securely into the HomeGuard. (see Figure 1b)
8. Install the new locking ring to secure the meter to the
HOMEGUARD (not included).
9. Have authorized electric utility personnel reseal both the
HOMEGUARD (if required) and the meter locking rings.
10. Turn power on.
igure 2 : Diagnostic Operation
F
LED ON = OK (see figure 3)
·
· LED OFF and/or Audible Alarm ON = Fault.
Check line voltage and connections. If OK
replace unit.
Audible Alarm ON = Fault
LED ON = OK
LED OFF and/or
Figure 3 : Dimensions
LED
Electrical equipment should be serviced
only by qualified personnel. No responsibility
is assumed by for any
arising out of the use of this
document is not intended as an
manual for untrained persons.
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General Specifications
Max Surge Current
Max. Continuos Operating Voltage 150 Vac
Max Meter Base Current Rating 160 Amps (RMS) continuous
Short Circuit Current Rating 10,000 RMS Symmetrical Amperes, 240 Volts Max.
Housing Rating Type 3R
Product Weight 1.7 lbs
Connection Method Meter Base 4 Jaws
Thermal Fusing Yes
Operating Temperature -40° to +160°F (-40° to +70°C )
Operating Frequency 50/60 Hz
Diagnostics
Product Standards
In
VPR
120 kA; 60 kA/phase
Audible Alarm
UL 1449 Third Edition, Type 1 SPD
UL 414
10 kA
700V
Model # Diagnostics Service Voltage Connecting Jaws
HBL80MPC
Green LED & Buzzer 120/240 2-Wire + Ground 4
8212-0015C
10/07
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