GE Industrial Solutions GE TR5000 Series - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
THE ENTIRE CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION OR ENERGIZATION OF THE SPD.
If there are any questions about the operational status, or integrity of the electrical system prior to
installation of the SPD, please consult a qualified trained electrician before attempting to continue.
If the minimum requirements of this manual are not followed, the SPD could become irreversibly
damaged, and/or the electrical system and connected loads could be left unprotected.
Choosing the right product for the application, along with correct installation methods, as defined
within this manual, will allow the GE TR5000 SPD to provide the best possible protection for many
years.
Failure to comply with the applicable requirements of this manual can void the SPD warranty.
WARNING
SPECIAL ATTENTION MUST BE GIVEN TO VERIFY THAT A PROPER
NEUTRAL-GROUND (XO) BOND HAS BEEN MADE WHEN POWER IS
SUPPLIED FROM AN UPSTREAM TRANSFORMER OR ANY OTHER
TYPE OF SEPARATELY DERIVED POWER SOURCE.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS BOND, AS REQUIRED PER ARTICLE 250.30
OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, CAN RESULT IN ELEVATED
PHASE TO GROUND SOURCE VOLTAGE POTENTIALS. THESE
VOLTAGES CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AS
WELL AS SAFETY HAZARDS INCLUDING FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.