Leviton LP8 Series User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Cat. No. LP8xx-TMC
Outdoor Meter Main, OH/UG Service Entrance Enclosure
PATENTS
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
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WARNINGS
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.
a. Slide securing latch (A) upward.
b. Slide meter cover (B) down and out.
c. Slide wiring compartment cover (C) down and out (Figure 1).
Step 2: (Optional) Wire bottom feed.
NOTE: Install the closing plate (included) to the overhead opening
of the enclosure for bottom feed applications.
NOTE: For bottom feed applications, wires and conductors
should be run through the wire trough on the left side. For top
feed applications, the wire trough can be removed if desired, by
removing the top securing screw, and sliding upward and out.
NOTE: Before removing any knockouts from the enclosure, consult
the local electrical code to determine the knockout requirements.
a. Remove deadfront (P) by loosening the securing screw (Q)
and lifting the deadfront (P) off the enclosure (Figure 8).
b. To remove knockouts (D), first strike the center of the
knockout (Figure 2).
c. Pry each ring (E) up, one at a time, and grip both ends with a
pair of pliers.
d. Use the pliers to bend the rings (E) until they disconnect from
the enclosure.
Step 3: Mount the enclosure.
a. Remove mounting knockouts (F) from the back of the
enclosure (Figure 3).
b. Use outdoor-approved screws or nails (not provided) in the
mounting knockouts (F) to secure the enclosure to the wall.
Figure 1 Figure 2
a.
b.
c.
• 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.
Out
Out
Meter
cover
(B)
Securing
latch
(A)
Wiring
cover
(C)
Securing
latch
(A)
Down
Down
Knockout
(D)
Ring
(E)
Ring
(E)
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Step 4: 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 overhead conduit opening or a bottom
feed knockout.
b. Connect the phase,neutral, and ground conductors to the appropriate terminals and torque specification (Figure 4).
Step 5: Install branch circuit breakers.
WARNING: Leviton®circuit breakers MUST BE used with a Leviton circuit breaker enclosure.
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.
a. Strip and connect the load phase (J) and load neutral (K) wires to the load terminals (L), and ground wire to the
ground bus (M) of the circuit breaker enclosure (Figure 5). Strip wires and torque load terminals to specifications in the
Terminations Table.
b. Align hooks and guides (N) of the branch circuit breaker with panel and press until breaker snaps into place (Figure 6).
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Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 6
Figure 8
Figure 4
Press until
breaker snaps
into place
Step 6: Install the deadfront.
NOTE: Twist-outs (O) must be removed for each position that
contains a branch circuit breaker. Fill any unused open spaces in the
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a. To remove twist-outs (O), first strike with a screwdriver and then
twist with pliers, until detached (Figure 7).
b. Install deadfront (P) by sliding it inward above the side wall
protrusions on each side, at a 45-degree angle, until bottom
portion of the deadfront (P) is seated into enclosure
(Figure 8).
c. Secure bottom of the deadfront (P) with the securing screw (Q).
d. Apply circuit directory labels on the back of the door.
e. Replace the meter and wiring compartment covers
(Refer to Step 1).
Step 7: 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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Align hooks
and guides (N)
Phase
Terminal Feed-Thru
Neutral
Neutral
Terminal
Ground
Terminal
Feed-Thru
Phase Lugs
Ground
Bus
Mounting
Knockouts
(F)
Load Neutral (K)
Load Phase (J)
Ground
Bus
(M)
Twist-outs
(O)
Load
Terminals
(L)
Deadfront
(P)
Securing
screw
(Q)
45°
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TERMINATIONS
Termination
Point
Wire
Material
Wire Gauge Strip
Length
Torque
Meter Socket
Phase
Terminals
Copper /
Aluminum
#3 AWG - 350 MCM 1.1 in. 200 in.-lbs
Service Neutral Copper /
Aluminum
#6 AWG - 350 MCM 1.0 in 275 in.-lbs
Ground
Terminal
Copper /
Aluminum
#4 AWG - 2/0 AWG 0.75 in. 120 in.-lbs
Service
Conduit
Grounding
Lug
Copper /
Aluminum
#3 AWG - 2/0 AWG 0.75 in. 50 in.-lbs
Feed-Thru
Phase Lug
Copper /
Aluminum
#3 AWG - 300 MCM 1.0 in. 375 in.-
lbs.
Feed-Thru
Neutral Lug
Copper /
Aluminum
#3 AWG - 300 MCM 1.0 in. 275 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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