BPT Series
SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES FOR
AC POWER APPLICATIONS
USER MANUAL AND
INSTALLATION GUIDE
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Meter-Treater, Inc. (MTI) warrants all BPT Series models
to be free from defects, and will at our option repair or
replace the product should it fail within fteen (15)
years from the rst date of shipment. This warranty is
limited to defects in workmanship or materials, and does
not cover customer damage, abuse or unauthorized
modication. If this product fails or does not perform as
warranteed, your sole recourse shall be repair or
replacement as described above. Under no condition
shall MTI be liable for any damages incurred by the use
of this product. Damages include, but are not limited to,
the following: lost prots, lost savings and incidental or
consequential damages arising from the use of or inability
to use this product. MTI specically disclaims all other
warranties, expressed or implied, and the installation or
use of this product shall be deemed an acceptance of
these terms by the user.
WARRANTY RETURNS
All warranty and non-warranty repairs must be returned
freight prepaid and insured to MTI. All returns must have
a Return Authorization (RA) number on the outside of the
shipping container. This number may be obtained from MTI
Warranty Department (800) 342-6890. Products returned
without an RA number will not be accepted.
IF UNIT(S) ARE RECEIVED DAMAGED,
NOTIFY THE SHIPPING COMPANY
IMMEDIATELY. RETAIN ALL SHIPPING
CONTAINERS AND PACKING MATERIALS
FOR INSPECTION.
Meter-Treater, Inc.
1349 South Killian Drive • Lake Park, FL 33403
Phone: 561.845.2007 • Fax: 561.848.2372
Email: sales@metertreater.com
Website: www.metertreater.com
Please Note:
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
MT-BPTINSTALL-10/2016
MOUNTING INFORMATION
NOTE: BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION,
MEASURE THE LINE VOLTAGE WITH AN AC
VOLTMETER TO ENSURE THE CORRECT DEVICE
HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR THE APPLICATION. L-N/G
VOLTAGE SHOULD NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
CONTINUOUS OPERATING VOLTAGE (MCOV) LISTED
ON THE SPD LABEL.
1. When mounting the BPT SERIES SPD, use the four
mounting holes.
2. Place the SPD as close as possible to the connection point
in the NEMA enclosure. Keeping the lead length short will
increase the performance of the unit.
3. Drill a hole in the BPT for the conduit to run the wires from
the distribution panel to the connecting lugs inside the SPD.
Installation is simplied if the wires enter the enclosure at the top
(see gure #2) of the enclosure.
4. Securely mount the TVSS unit using 1/4-20 bolts in the
four (4) mounting holes provided in the enclosure’s mounting
anges.
NOTE: IF YOU CHOOSE TO MOUNT THE BPT UNIT,
OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES APPLICABLE FOR
A LIVE METER SOCKET OR ELECTRICAL PANEL.
NOTE: SPLICING WIRES TO GAIN EXTRA LEAD LENGTH
IS NOT ADVISABLE AS THE EXTRA LEAD LENGTH WILL
DEGRADE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEVICE.
WORKING NEAR EXPOSED LIVE CONDUCTORS IS
HAZARDOUS. POWER SHOULD BE SECURED OR
APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE USED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT
POSSIBLE BEFORE CONNECTING.
STATUS INDICATORS:
GREEN LEDs: When the SPD is securely connected and
operating properly, the GREEN LEDs, under the headings “ØA”,
“ØB”, “ØC”, will be illuminated. No other indicator should be
illuminated if the unit is operating normally.
RED LED: If a problem develops with the internal monitoring
circuitry or in the unlikely event that there should be a loss or
reduction in the protection elements, the RED LED over the
words “SYSTEM FAULT” will illuminate.
YELLOW LED: If the YELLOW LED illuminates, at any time,
there could be a hazardous system wiring fault. The YELLOW
LED does not indicate a suppressor failure; however, it does
signal that there may be dangerous Neutral to Ground Voltages
present. Consult with a qualied electrician to verify the integrity
of the installation’s wiring. (Not present on Delta Congurations)
AUDIBLE ALARM: The alarm will sound if protection should
be lost on either the L-N or L-G modes. Control of the alarm
is managed with a switch located on the front panel next to the
alarm. The switch has three (3) settings: Up (momentary only)
for testing, which will sound the alarm; Center, this is the disable
position and turns the alarm o; And Down, this enables the
alarm and sets it for contact monitoring.
OPTIONAL COUNTER: The Optional Surge Counter will show
the number of transient events that the suppressor encounters.
Control of the Surge Counter is managed with a switch located to
the left of the counter display. The switch has three (3) settings:
Up (momentary only), for RESET; Center, this is the ENABLE
position and turns the Counter on and sets it for constant
monitoring; And Down (momentary only), this tests the Coun-
ter and will increase the count by 1 increment each time it is
activated.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:
There is little or no troubleshooting required for this series of
products.
PROBLEM:
1. No Front Panel Diagnostics or improper operations:
Ensure the SPD unit is properly connected to the AC Service
Panel and that all connections are secure.
Conrm that the breaker in the AC supply panel is in the ON
position.
2. If problem still persists: TURN OFF BREAKER, open the
SPD door and verify that all VISIBLE cable connections are prop-
erly secured, no loose wires. This is especially critical for the
connectors on the Sensor Cable as they interface with the RPM
Modules.
In the unlikely event that these measures have failed to correct
the problem, contact your dealer or the factory for additional
information.
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
10.75”
(273mm)
11.50”
(292mm)
6.00”
(152mm)
Figure #1: BPT Front View
Construction (standard):
14 Gauge steel with continuous hinge.
UL50 Type 12 and Type 13.
NEMA/EEMAC Type 12 and Type 13.
JIC standard #EGP-1-1967.
CSA Type 12.
IEC 529, IP65.
Finish (standard):
ANSI 61 Gray polyester.
Powder coating inside and out over
phosphatized surfaces.
8 8 8 8 8 8
Ø A Ø CØ B
Front Panel Diagnostics:
Notes:
1. For Single Phase Models:
Only 1 Green LED, in the Phase
“B” positions, is provided.
2. For Split Phase Models: 2
Green LEDs, in Phase “A” and
“C” positions, are provided.
3. For Delta Models: There is no
Yellow, N-G, LED
Green=Protected O=No Protection
System Fault N-G Voltages
Reset
Enable
Test Event Counter
Status Indicators
Test
Disable
Enable
Audio Alarm
[Figure #11: 3 Phase Wye Conguration Shown]
Figure #2: BPT Top View
1.030”
(26.162mm)Dia.
4.00”
(101.6mm)
2.60”
(66.04mm)
8.94”
(227mm)
