TVSS disconnecting means

[bnewport]

Does the NEC require a separate disconnecting means for a TVSS, or does the main breaker qualify when the TVSS is installed on the load side of the main?

Bryan

 

[paul]

Re: TVSS disconnecting means

DELETED THIS POST! BECAUSE I BE WRONG!

[ May 31, 2005, 08:14 PM: Message edited by: paul ]

 

[tom baker]

Re: TVSS disconnecting means

the TVSS has to be installed per its instructions. see 110.3(B). Most TVSS's require a disconnecting means, as the internal devices can be destroyed in a transient.
A TVSS can't be installed ahead of the service disconnect, but a surge arrestor can. The rules for a TVSS are in Article 285, I suggest you read it prior to installing a TVSS.

 

[iwire]

Re: TVSS disconnecting means

Originally posted by paul:
Does not require a disconnect. Not even if installed in the line side of the main.

Unless it is listed as a surge suppressor a TVSS can not be on the line side of the service disconnect.

 

[tom baker]

Re: TVSS disconnecting means

"Does not require a disconnect. Not even if installed in the line side of the main."
Not true. a TVSS can't be installed on the line side of the main
see 285.21(1) Service Supplied Building or Structure. The transient voltage surge suppressor shall be connected on the load side of a service disconnect overcurrent device required in 230.91.
Are you referring to a surge arrestor per article 280?

 

[paul]

Re: TVSS disconnecting means

Originally posted by tom baker:


Are you referring to a surge arrestor per article 280?

My bad...Yes I am.