Leviton LP3 MC Series User manual

PK-A3218-10-00-0C
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Cat. Nos. LP3xx-MC, LP4xx-MC
Outdoor Meter - Load Center Combination Enclosure
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK,
OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER THAT
IS SUPPLYING THIS EQUIPMENT AND
CONFIRM POWER IS OFF before installing,
removing, or servicing this equipment.
Step 1: Remove meter and wiring
compartment covers
(Figure 1).
a. Remove meter cover (B) by loosening
the securing screw (J) and sliding cover
down and out.
b. Remove wiring compartment cover (C)
by loosening the securing screw (K),sliding
the securing latch (A) upward, and
sliding cover out and down.
c. Slide the wiring compartment cover (C)
up and out.
Step 2: (Optional) Remove load center door.
NOTE: The load center door can be removed for
easier installation.
a. Lift door (D) upward to remove from
hinge (E)
(Figure 2).
b. When installation is complete, align the
door hinge (E) with the hinge pin and insert
downward until door is seated.
Step 3: Wire bottom feed.
NOTE: Before removing any knockouts from
the enclosure, consult local electrical codes to
determine the knockout requirements.
a. To remove knockouts (F), first strike the center
of the knockout.
b. Pry each ring (G) up, one at a time, and grip
both ends with a pair of pliers.
c. Use pliers to bend the rings (E) until they
disconnect from the enclosure
(Figure 3).
Step 4: Mount the enclosure.
a. Remove the deadfront (S) by loosening the
securing screw (T) and lifting the deadfront
(S) off the enclsoure
(Figure 9) .
b. Remove mounting knockouts (H) from the
back of the enclosure
(Figure 4).
c. Use outdoor-approved screws or nails (not
provided) in the mounting knockouts (H) to
secure the enclosure to the wall.
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 4
a.
b.
c.
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WARNINGS
• TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER THAT IS SUPPLYING THIS EQUIPMENT AND CONFIRM POWER IS OFF
before installing, removing, or servicing this equipment.
• This equipment MUST BE installed and serviced by an electrician.
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with electrical codes and regulations.
• Use ONLY approved fittings and clamps to avoid damage to wires.
• Leviton®circuit breakers MUST BE used with a Leviton circuit breaker enclosure.
• Before providing power to the load center, check all electrical connections and confirm that the wiring is correct.
• Replace all doors and covers before connecting power to this equipment.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Knockout
(F)
Ring
(G)
Ring
(E)
Mounting
Knockouts
(H)
Down
Meter Cover
(B)
Wiring
Compartment
Cover (C)
Down
Out
Out
Hinge Pin
Hinge (E)
Door (D)
Securing
Latch (A)
Screw
(K)
Screw
(J)
Meter Cover (B)
Wiring
Compartment
Cover (C)
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Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure9
Figure 6
Step 5: Connect phase, neutral, and ground conductors.
WARNING: Use ONLY approved fittings and clamps to
avoid damage to wires.
a. Bring the phase, neutral, and ground conductors into the
enclosure through the bottom feed knockout.
b. Connect the phase, neutral, and ground conductors to the
appropriate terminals and torque to specifications in the
Terminations Table
(Figure 5).
Step 6: Install branch circuit breakers.
WARNING: Leviton®circuit breakers MUST BE used with a
Leviton circuit breaker enclosure.
a. Strip and connect the load phase (M) and load neutral (N)
wires to the load terminals (O), and ground wire to the
ground bus (P) of the circuit breaker enclosure (Figure 6).
Strip wires and torque load terminals to specifications in the
Terminations Table.
NOTE: Ensure that the main breaker is in the OFF position
before installing any branch circuit breakers.
NOTE: Ensure that all branch circuit breakers are in the OFF
position before installing into the panel.
b. Align the hooks and guides (Q) of the branch circuit breaker
with the panel and press until breaker snaps into place
(Figure 7).
Step 7: Install the deadfront.
NOTE: Twist-outs (R) must be removed for each position that
contains a branch circuit breaker. Fill any unused open spaces in
cover using filler plates (see filler plate instructions).
a. To remove twist-outs (R), first strike with a screwdriver, then
twist with pliers until detached
(Figure 8).
b. Install deadfront (S) by sliding it inward above the side wall
protrusions on each side at a 45-degree angle until bottom
portion of the deadfront (S) is seated into enclosure
(Figure 9).
c. Secure the bottom of the deadfront (S) with the securing
screw (T).
d. Replace the meter and wiring compartment covers
(Refer to Step 1).
Step 8: Complete the installation.
WARNING: Before providing power to the load center,
check all electrical connections and confirm that the wiring
is correct.
WARNING: Replace all doors and covers before connecting
power to this equipment.
a. Ensure that the main and all branch circuit breakers are in the
OFF position. To energize, first turn ON the main breaker, and
then turn ON each individual branch circuit breaker.
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TERMINATIONS
Press until circuit breaker
snaps into place.
Align hooks
and guides (Q).
Twist-Outs
(R)
Neutral
Terminal
Ground
Terminal
Ground
Bus
(P)
Phase
Terminals
Load
Terminals
(O)
Load Phase (M)
Load Neutral (N)
45˚
Deadfront
(S)
Securing Screw (T)
Termination
Point
Wire
Material
Wire Gauge Strip
Length
Torque
Phase &
Neutral Line
Terminals
Copper /
Aluminum
#3 AWG - 300 MCM 1.0 in. 375 in-lbs.
Ground
Terminal
Copper /
Aluminum
#4 AWG - 2/0 AWG 0.75 in. 50 in.-lbs
Load Phase
(brass) &
Load Neutral
(silver)
Copper (1) #4 AWG - #8 AWG,
Solid or Stranded
0.4 in. 45 in.-lbs
(1) #10 AWG, Solid or
Stranded
35 in.-lbs
(2) #14 AWG - #10 AWG,
Solid
35 in.-lbs
(1) #12 AWG - #14 AWG,
Solid or Stranded
25 in.-lbs.
(2) #14 AWG, Stranded 25 in.-lbs.
(2) #12 AWG, Stranded 25 in.-lbs.
Aluminum (1) #4 AWG - #6AWG,
Stranded
45 in.-lbs
(1) #8 AWG, Stranded 35 in.-lbs
(2) #12 AWG - #10 AWG,
Solid
35 in.-lbs
(1) #10 AWG - #12 AWG,
Solid
25 in.-lbs.
(2) #12 AWG, Solid 25 in.-lbs.
(2) #10 AWG, Solid 25 in.-lbs.
Ground Bus Copper/
Aluminum
(1) #6 AWG - #4 AWG 0.5 in. 35 in.-lbs
(1) #8 AWG 25 in.-lbs
(1) #14 AWG - #10 AWG 20 in.-lbs
Copper (2) #14 AWG - #10 AWG,
Solid or Stranded
20 in.-lbs
(1) #14 AWG and (1)
#12 AWG, Solid
20 in.-lbs
(1) #14 AWG and (1)
#10 AWG, Solid
20 in.-lbs
(1) #12 AWG and (1)
#10 AWG, Solid
20 in.-lbs
Aluminum (1) #12 AWG - #4 AWG,
Solid or Stranded
20 in.-lbs
(2) #12 AWG - #10 AWG,
Solid or Stranded
20 in.-lbs
(1) #12 AWG and (1)
#10 AWG, Solid
20 in.-lbs
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