ICM518

Surge Protective Device for Split Phase configuration

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & APPLICATION GUIDE

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Limited lifetime
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
product, up to a 3-year
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! – Before installing $10,000 connected
equipment warranty
this unit, turn off power at the main service panel by E347279

removing the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit

breaker to the OFF position. MAINTENANCE
• WARNING — No Serviceable Parts (Attention: Aucune pièce Periodically check the LED status on the SPD. If the Greenlight is
remplaçable ou reparable). OFF, the protection is no longer available and the SPD needs to be
replaced immediately. 12 AWG stranded copper wire or larger required.
• WARNING — Shock hazard — Do not open (ATTENTION – RISQUE Product contains no serviceable parts. This device features an internal
DE CHOC – NE PAS OUVRIR). protection that will disconnect the surge protective component at
the end of its useful life but will maintain power to the load – now
unprotected.
Please follow all State, Local and National electrical codes when
installing this product. Installation should only be done by a licensed MODE OF OPERATION
electrician for Type 1 devices or a licensed HVAC technician for Type
2 devices. The ICM518 is a UL Listed Type 1&2 Surge Protective Device for 240 VAC
Split Phase voltage configurations. When a surge occurs, the ICM518
will absorb the surge up to the limits expressed in the specifications
section of this guide. The ICM518 incorporates thermal protection
on the surge elements (TMOV’s) which allows for safe disabling of
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS the surge elements when a surge exceeds the thermal limits of the
device. The ICM518 has a status light on the control which identifies
The conductors used to connect the SPD shall not be any longer
operational status when illuminated. The ICM518 can be installed as
than necessary and shall avoid unnecessary bends. a Type 1 or Type 2 device for both indoor and outdoor applications.
1. Turn off the main breaker and/or main power to the service Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 200kA
disconnect. RMS symmetrical amperes, 240V maximum (Convient à des circuits
2. Verify your mains voltage and match that with the ICM518 ratings. produisant au plus 200kA RMS A eff.”, 240V maximum).
3. Remove the cover on the service disconnect or the electrical panel.
4. Mount the ICM518 through the 3/4” conduit connection of the
SPECIFICATIONS
electrical panel. Description Ratings
5. Remove the retaining ring and washer on the ICM518. Service Voltage Split Phase 240 VAC
6. Feed the wires into the electrical panel or service disconnect. Short Circuit Current
200 kA
7. Re-secure the retaining ring and washer. Rating (SCCR)
8. Route the white wire to the neutral lug and secure. Nominal Discharge
20 kA
Current (In)
Wiring Type 1 installation SPD Type Type 1 (Can also be used in Type 2 applications)
• Route the two black wires to the appropriate L1 and L2 connections Surge Protection
TFMOV
before the breaker panel as seen in the wiring diagram for Type 1 Technology
installation and according to your local, state, and national electrical Protection Mode L1-L2, L1-N, L2-N
codes. VOLTS (V) MODE VPR (Vpk)
VPR (Vpk) 240 L-L 1200
• Connect the white wire to the Neutral Bus. L-N 700

Wiring Type 2 installation Maximum Continuous

Operation Voltage (MCOV)
L-L: 300 VAC L-N: 150 VAC
• Route and connect the two black wires (L1 and L2) to the individual
Input Power Frequency 50/60Hz
breakers on the circuit breaker panel as seen in the wiring diagram
Diagnostics Green LED indicates surge protection present
for Type 2 installation and according to your local, state and national
NEMA/Type 4X water tight plastic enclosure for
electrical codes. Enclosure Rating
outdoor and indoor installation
• Connect the white wire to the Neutral Bus. Installation Point Electrical panel/disconnect

9. Reinstall the cover on the service disconnect or the electrical panel. Dimensions 4.3” X 4.1” X 2.3”
Operating Temperature -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
10. Restore power; Green LED should be on indicating full protection. Operating Humidity Less than 85%, noncondensing
Operating Altitude Less than 2000 meters
Agency Certification and ANSI/UL1449 4th Edition Listed Device - cULus
Approvals Listed
 WIRING DIAGRAMS – SPLIT PHASE CONFIGURATION
ICM518 is a Type 1 and 2 SPD, designed to be compatible with a 240 VAC Split Phase configuration. Please check your supply voltage configuration
and voltage levels before installing the ICM518 per wiring diagrams below.

Type 1 Wiring – Fuse Disconnect Type 2 Wiring – Circuit Breaker

L1 L1
Incoming 240 VAC Split Phase Note 1:
L1-L2 = 240 VAC For the ease of checking the
SPD protection status, the LED
L1/L2-N = 120 VAC
display should face outwards
Neutral Neutral after installation has been
complete.

Note 2:
L2 L2 ICM518 is a Type 1 and 2 SPD,
designed to be compatible with
240 VAC Split Phase configura-
tion. Please check your supply
voltage configuration and
voltage levels before installing
the ICM518 per wiring diagram.

Note 3:
• When installing the Surge
Protecting Device (SPD),
avoid sharp bends in the
conduit and long line sets.
• Keep the mounting conduit
Neutral Bus

Neutral Bus straight and short in length.

BLK
BLK
WHT

WHT
BLK
BLK

ICM ICM
518 518

Legend: Legend:
BLK: Black BLK: Black
WHT: White WHT: White
L1, L2: Incoming Split Phase mains L1, L2: Incoming Split Phase mains
Ground Ground

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