
SurgeX 
Installation Instructions 
PF420 
Mounting 
The SurgeX PF420 is designed to be mounted on a flat, vertical surface. Secure the 
unit by fastening at the corners with appropriate screws. This product must not be 
flush mounted or set between wall studs as overheating can occur under such 
conditions. Use caution when removing knock-outs so that damage does not occur 
to internal components. 
Connection 
The SurgeX PF420 provides four identical circuits, each rated at 120 Volts and 20 
Amps, providing a total capacity of 80 Amps. This product shall be wired only by 
qualified Electricians using 12 AWG conductors as specified in Article 310 of the 
2005 National Electric Code, as set forth in Table 310.13. Any type of conductor 
suitable for use in wet or dry locations such as (but not limited to) THHN, THHW, 
THW, THWN, or TW shall be considered acceptable if local Code permits. Each 
circuit must be protected by a 20 Amp circuit breaker. 
A special terminal is provided for each circuit to carry an Isolated Ground 
(technical ground) though the unit. These terminals have no connection to the 
chassis ground or to the unit itself and their sole purpose is to provide a convenient 
way of joining isolated ground wires. 
The four higher terminal blocks are for the Line connections, with the 
corresponding Load terminal block for that circuit directly below it. 

Line Connection 
Connect the electrical service from the load side of the circuit breaker to the upper 
terminal block as follows: 
 Live (Black) wire to the terminal labeled “LINE”  
 Neutral (White) wire to the terminal labeled “NEUT”  
 Ground (Green) wire to the terminal labeled “GRND”  
 Isolated Ground wire (if used) to the terminal labeled “ISO GND” 
Load Connection 
Connect the equipment circuit (load) to the lower terminal block as follows: 
 Live (Black) wire to the terminal labeled “LOAD”  
 Neutral (White) wire to the terminal labeled “NEUT”  
 Ground (Green) wire to the terminal labeled “GRND”  
 Isolated Ground wire (if used) to the terminal labeled “ISO GND” 
Indicator Light 
There are four green indicator lights on the front of the unit, one for each circuit. 
These green lights are Self-Test indicators that indicate power is applied to the unit 
and also that the internal surge protection circuitry on each circuit is fully 
functional. 
9/2006