GE Spectra Series User manual

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Spectra Series™ Power Panelboards
Type ANKN Neutrals (Model 1)
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Installation
f a bonding strap is required for service, begin with step 1.
f a bonding strap is not required, begin the installation
with step 2.
1. nsert the short leg of the bo nding strap through the
large hole in the mounting plate. Position the hole in
the strap over the threaded hole in the bottom of the
neutral. Secure with the 1/4-20 x 1/2" screw, flat
washer, and conical washer provided. Snug the screw
down but do not tighten it yet. To position the
bonding strap, place the neutral assembly onto the
mounting studs inside the enclosure and line up the
long leg of the bonding strap with the appropriate
hole in the box back. While maintaining the strap
orientation, remove the neutral assembly and tighten
the bonding strap to 45–50 in.-lbs.
NOTE: f the box is painted, scratch through the paint in
the area where the bonding strap contacts the enclosure.
2. Mount the neutral at either location in the end of the
panelboard enclosure marked NEUTRAL, as shown in
Figure 1. Place the neutral over the 1/4-20 mounting
studs and secure with the flat washer, lock washer, and
nut provided, as shown in Figure 2. Tighten the nut to
27–32 in.-lbs.
3. Fasten the opposite end of the neutral to the
enclosure with the two #10-32 x 11/16" thread-forming
screws provided. Tighten to 27–32 in.-lbs. Figure 3
shows the neutral mounted to the back wall of the
enclosure.
4. Secure the bond strap to the enclosure with the #10-32
x 3/8" SEMS screw provided. Tighten to 27–32 in.-lbs.
5. nstall the wire barrier into the neutral base, with the
flange side facing the neutral bus, as shown in Figure
3. The Spectra Series™ label is located on the side of
the wire barrier opposite the flange.
6. Press the wire barrier down firmly until the neutral
base restraining clip locks the wire barrier into place.
Figure 1. Neutral mounted in the enclosure.
Figure 2. Mounting the neutral onto the enclosure studs.
GEH6289 Installation Instructions R02
Install this box end
towards the main
incoming line
(su
pp
l
y
cables.
Mount neutral
at main
incoming end
1/4-20
Mounting
Studs
1/4-20
Mounting
Stud

Figure 3. Wire barrier installed in the neutral base.
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GE Industrial Systems
General Electric Company
41 Woodford Ave. Plainville CT 06062
GEH6289 R02 0501 © 2001 General Electric Company
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be met in connection with installation, o
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information be desired or should
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articular
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roblems arise that are not covered sufficientl
y
for the
p
urchaser’s
purposes, the matter should be referred to the GE Company.
Neutral
Bus
Wire
Barrier
Label
Neutral
Base
Flange
Side