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2 wiring the alpha mbs – Alpha Technologies 255A Bypass Switch User Manual

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The terminal blocks in the Alpha MBS are suitable for a single #6 AWG wire and up to

350 kcmil wire.

CAUTION!

WARNING!

Ensure the wire size, circuit breakers, and fuses are sized according to the applicable

electrical code and LIMIT THE SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT TO 5000A.

WARNING!

Use minimum 75 ºC rated wire.

5.2  Wiring the Alpha MBS

Utility

TB1

TB2

TB3

Critical

Loads

Alpha MBS

Utility

UPS

TB1

TB2

TB3

Critical

Loads

Alpha MBS

System

UPS

System

Over Current

current limiting

device

Over Current

current limiting

device

Disconnect

switch with

pass- through

Figure 7 — Typical MBS wiring diagrams

Torque the terminal blocks to 31 N-m (275 in-lbs).