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3.3 VOLTAGE CHECKS
1. Turn ON the UTILITY power supply to the transfer switch with
whatever means provided (such as the UTILITY main line circuit
breaker).
PROCEED WITH CAUTION. THE TRANSFER
SWITCH IS NOW ELECTRICALLY HOT.
CONTACT WITH LIVE TERMINALS RESULTS
IN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND POSSIBLY
FATAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
2. With an accurate AC voltmeter, check for correct voltage.
Single-phase utility supply:
Measure across ATS terminal lugs N1 and N2. Also check N1 to
NEUTRAL and N2 to NEUTRAL.
3. When certain that UTILITY supply voltage is correct and compat-
ible with transfer switch ratings, turn OFF the UTILITY supply to
the transfer switch.
4. Set the generator to the MANUAL mode. The generator should
crank and start.
5. Let the generator stabilize and warm up at no-load for at least
five minutes.
6. Set the generator's main circuit breaker (CB1) to its ON or
CLOSED position.
PROCEED WITH CAUTION. GENERATOR
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IS NOW BEING DELIVERED
TO TRANSFER SWITCH TERMINALS.
CONTACT WITH LIVE TERMINALS RESULTS
IN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY
FATAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
7. With an accurate AC voltmeter and frequency meter, check the
no-load, voltage and frequency.
Single-phase generator supply:
Measure across ATS terminal lugs E1 to E2. Also check E1 to
NEUTRAL and E2 to NEUTRAL.
a. Frequency ................................................ 60-62 Hertz
b. Terminals E1 to E2 ................................... 240-246 VAC
c. Terminals E1 to NEUTRAL ........................ 120-123 VAC
d. Terminals E2 to NEUTRAL ........................ 120-123 VAC
8. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker (CB1) to its OFF or
OPEN position.
9. Set the generator to the OFF mode to shut down the generator.
NOTE:
Do NOT proceed until generator AC output voltage and frequen-
cy are correct and within stated limits. If the no-load voltage is
correct but no-load frequency is incorrect, the engine governed
speed probably requires adjustment. If no-load frequency is
correct but voltage is not, the voltage regulator may require
adjustment.
3.4 GENERATOR TESTS UNDER LOAD
1. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its OFF or OPEN posi-
tion.
2. Set the UTILITY SERVICE DISCONNECT circuit breaker to the
OFF or OPEN position.
3. Manually actuate the transfer switch main contacts to their
EMERGENCY (STANDBY) position. Refer to the "Manual
Operation" section.
4. To start the generator, put it into the MANUAL mode. When
engine starts, let it stabilize for a few minutes.
5. Turn the generator's main circuit breaker to its ON or CLOSED
position. The generator now powers all LOAD circuits. Check
generator operation under load as follows:
• Turn ON electrical loads to the full rated wattage/amperage
capacity of the generator. DO NOT OVERLOAD.
• With maximum rated load applied, check voltage and fre-
quency across transfer switch terminals E1 and E2. Voltage
should be greater than 230 volts and frequency should be
greater than 59 Hertz. Also, verify that the gas pressure
remains within acceptable parameters (see the generator
Installation Guidelines manual).
• Let the generator run under rated load for at least 30 min-
utes. With unit running, listen for unusual noises, vibration,
overheating, etc., that might indicate a problem.
6. When checkout under load is complete, set main circuit breaker
of the generator to its OFF or OPEN position.
7. Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes. Then shut
down by putting it into the OFF mode.
3.5 CHECKING AUTOMATIC OPERATION
To check the system for proper automatic operation, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Ensure that the generator is in it’s OFF mode.
2. Install front cover of the transfer switch.
3. Turn ON the utility power supply to the transfer switch, using the
means provided (such as a utility main line circuit breaker).
NOTE:
Transfer Switch will transfer back to utility position.
4. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON (or CLOSED)
position.
5. Push the generator’s AUTO mode button. The system is now
ready for automatic operation.
6. Turn OFF the utility power supply to the transfer switch.
With the generator ready for automatic operation, the engine should
crank and start when the utility source power is turned OFF after a
10 second delay (factory default setting). After starting, the transfer
switch should connect load circuits to the standby side after a five
(5) second delay. Let the system operate through its entire automatic
sequence of operation.
Operation