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5. Use a minimum of 16 gauge wire for the engine
start connections. Connect the engine start leads
to leads 3 and 4 at the customer interface
connector and to the engine start terminals on the
transfer switch.
connection box, connect engine start leads 3 and 4
from the ATS to the corresponding terminals on
TB1.
Refer to the transfer switch Installation
Manual for ATS connection instructions.
6. If an auxiliary fault switch is used, connect it to
leads 30 and N at the customer interface
connector.
Optional Five-Relay Interface Board (RIB)
The standard relay interface board (RIB) has 3 relays
with no customer connections required. See Figure 3-1
for the RIB location.
If the optional 5-relay interface board is used, connect
customer equipment to the common fault or run relay.
See Section 4.2 and the wiring diagram for relay
connection details. Use 16 gauge or larger leads for the
relay connections. Connect to each relay's normally
open or normally closed contacts depending on the
requirements for the connected equipment. See the
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
3.6 Install Engine Starting Battery
WARNING
Explosion.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Relays in the battery charger
cause arcs or sparks.
Locate the battery in a well-ventilated
area. Isolate the battery charger from
explosive fumes.
Battery gases. Explosion can cause severe injury or
death. Battery gases can cause an explosion. Do not smoke
or permit flames or sparks to occur near a battery at any time,
particularly when it is charging. Do not dispose of a battery in
a fire. To prevent burns and sparks that could cause an
explosion, avoid touching the battery terminals with tools or
other metal objects. Remove all jewelry before servicing the
equipment. Discharge static electricity from your body before
touching batteries by first touching a grounded metal surface
away from the battery. To avoid sparks, do not disturb the
battery charger connections while the battery is charging.
Always turn the battery charger off before disconnecting the
battery connections. Ventilate the compartments containing
batteries to prevent accumulation of explosive gases.
TP-6727 10/11
On units with the customer
1. Verify that the generator set master switch is in the
OFF/RESET position.
2. Ensure that the starting battery is fully charged
before placing the battery in service.
3. Clean the battery posts and/or adapters if
necessary.
4. Install battery post adapters, if needed.
5. Place the battery on the battery rack on the skid.
See dimension drawing ADV-6916A in Section 7
for the battery location.
6. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal.
7. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (--)
battery terminal.
8. Place the boots over the battery terminals.
9. Plug the battery heater and battery charger, if
equipped, into the 120 VAC power supply.
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