Installing a Whole Home Surge Protector

TE/1C40 Whole Home panel surge protector

If you are familiar with basic electrical wiring then installing a Whole home panel surge protector is a relatively simple task. But, be warned that most product warranties, like the surgeassure™ product warranty, require that a qualified electrician install the product for the warranty to be valid. These tips are intended for qualified electricians. 

Surge protector installation diagram

Installation of whole home surge protectors require a breaker to connect to the electrical system. For the TE/1C40 whole home panel surge protector a 20A, 2-pole breaker is required because the product is prewired with a #12AWG. Conductors must be matched to an appropriate breaker size. Frequently people ask do I need to install this in a breaker slot positioned at the top of the breaker box? The answer is no. Install the p
rotector on a 2-pole breaker at any point within the breaker box but make sure that breaker position is in close proximity to the knockout that connects the surge protector to the breaker box in order to maintain short and straight leads. Long lead lengths increase the let through voltage of the surge protector which affects its performance. 
  

TE/1C40 surge protector wiring

For complete and detailed instructions on installing the TE/1C40 check out its installation manual.