Safety Precautions and Instructions Accidental Starting Battery A transfer switch, like any other electromechanical device, can pose potential dangers to life and limb if WARNING WARNING improperly maintained or operated. The best way to prevent accidents is to be aware of potential dangers and act safely.
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Hazardous Voltage/ WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock WARNING Hazardous voltage. Moving rotor. Explosion. Can cause severe injury or death. Can cause severe injury or death. Relays in battery charger cause Operate generator set only with all arcs or sparks. Hazardous voltage. guards and electrical enclosures in Can cause severe injury or death.
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Heavy Equipment Installing accessories Servicing transfer switch controls transformer assembly. Hazardous accessories within WARNING voltage can cause severe injury or enclosure. Hazardous voltage can death. To prevent the possibility of cause severe injury death. electrical shock, disconnect harness Disconnect transfer switch controls at plug before installing any accessories the inline connector to deenergize the involving connection to transformer...
Moving Parts Notice NOTICE WARNING Hardware damage! Transfer switch may use both American Standard and metric hardware. Use the correct size tools to prevent rounding of bolt heads and nuts. Hazardous voltage. Moving rotor. Can cause severe injury or death. NOTICE When replacing hardware, do not Operate generator set only with all...
Operation/ All information in this publication represents data Installation available at time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to Manual Electrical Controls change this literature and the products represented E33+ (Solid State) TP-5662 without incurring obligation.
Service Assistance Service Information Product Identification For sales, service, or other information about a Kohler To ensure the supply of correct parts and information, Generator Division product, contact a local authorized write the product identification numbers in the spaces distributor or dealer first.
Section 1. Specifications 1.1 Purpose An automatic transfer switch (ATS) transfers critical electrical loads from a normal (preferred) source of electrical power to an emergency (standby) source when the normal source fails to maintain minimum voltage and/or frequency levels. Upon normal source failure, the ATS signals the generator set to start.
1.3 Nameplate A nameplate providing characteristic and rating information that affects operation, installation, and AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH servicing is attached to the inside of the transfer switch PART NO. enclosure door. See Figure 1-3. SERIAL NO. Copy the part number into the blank spaces provided in VOLTS AMPS PHASE...
Kohler Part Number Key SAMPLE PART NUMBER This chart explains the Kohler transfer switch part numbering code system. The sample part number shown is for a standard contactor power switch with M340+ logic rated at 600 volts, 60 hertz, 3-phase, 3-pole, and 4 wires in a ZCS-560341-1000 NEMA Type 1 enclosure with a contactor rating of 1000 amperes.
1.5 Standard Features D Two-pole, three-pole and four-pole D Four-pole— fully rated The standard features listed here are for the ZCS D Can be operated manually when unpowered contactor power switching device. Refer to the logic controller operation and installation manual for D Two normally open (N.O.) and two normally closed controller specifications.
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Molded-case Circuit Breakers Fuses WCR, RMS Maximum WCR, RMS Maximum Switch Symmetrical Size Symmetrical Size Rating Type or Amperes (amps) Amperes (amps) (amps) Manufacturer Type or Class Class 40, 80, 40, 80, J, RK5, J, RK5, 22,000 22,000 Any, 150 Amperes Maximum Any, 150 Amperes Maximum 200,000 200,000...
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Molded-case Circuit Breakers Fuses WCR, RMS Maximum WCR, RMS Maximum Switch Symmetrical Size Symmetrical Size Type or Rating Amperes (amps) Amperes (amps) Manufacturer Type or Class Class (amps) 40, 80, 40, 80, J, RK5, J, RK5, 18,000 18,000 Any, 150 Amperes Maximum Any, 150 Amperes Maximum 150,000 150,000...
1.7 Application Data See Figure 1-8 for application data including the range of wire sizes for the transfer switch’ s power terminals. AL/CU UL-listed Solderless Screw-type Terminals for External Power Connections Switch Switch Normal, Emergency, and Load Terminals Normal, Emergency, and Load Terminals Size Size Size...
Section 2. Operation Follow the following steps to power up the transfer WARNING switch and prepare it for automatic operation. Powerup Procedure 1. Move the generator set master switch to the OFF position to prevent the generator set from starting. Hazardous voltage.
2.2.2 Restoration of Normal Power transfer switch logic controller circuitry, programming, or accessories determine when a power After normal power source restoration, the controller source is acceptable, has failed, or has been restored starts a time delay called Time Delay Emergency to and operates accordingly.
2.3 Manual Operation WARNING To test or troubleshoot the transfer switch, or when the controller fails in an emergency situation, manually operate the power switching device as described below. Hazardous voltage. WARNING Can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect power sources before servicing.
2.3.1 Programmed Transition Switch, 5. Attach the manual operating handle to the switch lever. 40--260 Amps 6. If the handle is not in the middle (off) position, move Manual Operation Procedure the handle up or down to bring it into the middle (off) 1.
2.3.2 Programmed Transition Switch, 5. Attach the manual operator handle to the normal switch lever and move it up to the normal position to 400--3000 Amps manually connect the load to the normal source Manual Operation Procedure and move it down to disconnect. The switch should operate smoothly in both directions without 1.
2.3.3 Standard Switch, 800--3000 Amps 5. Attach the manual operating handle to the switch lever. Manual Operation Procedure 6. Move the handle up to the normal position to 1. Prevent the generator set, which provides the connect the load to the normal source or down to emergency power source to the transfer switch, the emergency position to connect the load to the from starting by moving the generator set master...
Section 3. Accessories 3.1 Programmed Transition Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or connected equipment, disable the generator NOTE set as follows: 1) Move the generator set master switch to the OFF position.
DANGER NOTE When initially applying power to the transfer switch, the engine start contacts remain closed signalling the generator to run until the ATS’ s Time Delay Engine Cooldown (TDEC), if equipped, ends. Hazardous voltage. Will cause severe injury or death. Disconnect power sources before 8.
Section 4. Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled preventive maintenance ensures safe and WARNING reliable operation and extends the life of the transfer switch. Preventive maintenance includes periodic testing, cleaning, inspection, and replacement of worn or missing components. A local authorized distributor or dealer (authorized Accidental starting.
Servicing the transfer switch. Hazardous voltage can WARNING cause severe injury or death. Deenergize all power sources before servicing. Open main circuit breakers of all power sources to the transfer switch and disable all generator sets as follows: 1) Move all generator set master controller switches to the OFF position.
4.1.1 General Inspection 4.1.2 Other Inspections and Service External Inspection Keep the transfer switch clean Have an authorized service center perform scheduled and in good condition by performing a weekly general maintenance, service, and other maintenance that external inspection of the transfer switch for any ensures the safe and reliable operation of the transfer condition of vibration, leakage, noise, temperature, switch including annual inspection and testing.
4.3 Service Schedule Follow the service schedule below for the recommended service intervals. Have all service performed by an authorized service center except for activities limited to the items designated by an X. Visually System Component or Procedure Frequency Section Inspect Check Change...
Section 5. Diagrams and Drawings Diagram or Drawing Drawing Number Page Enclosure Dimensions Drawings 40--260 Amp, NEMA Type 1 and Type 3R ....... . . ADV-6180- 400 Amp, NEMA Type 1 and Type 3R .
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Notes 22 Diagrams and Drawings TP-5660 11/98...
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ADV-6180- Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 40--260 Amp, NEMA Type 1 and Type 3R TP-5660 11/98 Diagrams and Drawings 23...
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ADV-5934-C Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 400 Amp, NEMA Type 1 and Type 3R 24 Diagrams and Drawings TP-5660 11/98...
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ADV-5936A-F Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 600--1200 Amp, NEMA Type 1 and Type 3R TP-5660 11/98 Diagrams and Drawings 25...
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ADV-5936B-B Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 600--1200 Amp, NEMA Type 12 26 Diagrams and Drawings TP-5660 11/98...
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ADV-5941-E Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 1600--2000 Amp, NEMA Type 1 TP-5660 11/98 Diagrams and Drawings 27...
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ADV-5990-A Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 1600--2000 Amp, NEMA Type 3R, E33+ and S340+ Logic 28 Diagrams and Drawings TP-5660 11/98...
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ADV-5989-A Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 1600--2000 Amp, NEMA Type 3R, M340+ Logic TP-5660 11/98 Diagrams and Drawings 29...
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ADV-6242-B Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 2500--3000 Amp, NEMA Type 1 30 Diagrams and Drawings TP-5660 11/98...
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ADV-6241-A Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 2500--3000 Amp, NEMA Type 3R, E33+ and S340+ Logic TP-5660 11/98 Diagrams and Drawings 31...
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ADV-6240-A Enclosure Dimensions Drawing, 2500--3000 Amp, NEMA Type 3R, M340+ Logic 32 Diagrams and Drawings TP-5660 11/98...
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TO LOAD FROM NORMAL FROM EMERGENCY SOURCE SOURCE MECHANISM P1--10 P1--9 P1--23 P1--24 P1--34 P1--35 P1--36 INNER NORMAL EMERG. PANEL AUXILIARY CONTACTS P1--18 P1--3 15A, 240VAC SN--1 A4--1 A4--1 A4--1 P1--22 P1--8 SN--2 NA NC A4--2 A4--2 A4--2 SE--1 A3--1 A3--1 A3--1 A3--2...
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TO LOAD FROM NORMAL FROM EMERGENCY SOURCE SOURCE MECHANISM P1--10 P1--9 P1--23 P1--24 P1--34 P1--35 P1--36 NORMAL EMERG. 307R 209R SN--1 INNER AUXILIARY CONTACTS PANEL 15A, 240VAC P1--18 P1--3 A4--1 SN--2 A4--1 A4--1 P1--8 P1--22 SE--1 A4--2 NA NC 206R 306R A4--2 A4--2...
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TO LOAD FROM EMERGENCY FROM NORMAL SOURCE SOURCE MECHANISM P1--10 P1--9 P1--23 P1--24 P1--35 P1--36 P1--34 NORMAL EMERG. INNER 206R 306R PANEL SN--1 P1--18 P1--3 AUXILIARY CONTACTS P1--8 AC RE 15A, 240VAC P1--22 SN--2 208R 307R A4--1 A4--1 A4--1 TO T3 SE--1 NA NC 406R...
Section 6. Installation Kohler automatic transfer switches are shipped factory See Figure 6-1 for the approximate weight of each wired and tested, ready for installation. Installation of transfer switch covered in this manual. Use a spreader the switch consists of the following.
6.1.3 Unpacking such as a wall. When mounting these units either way, plumb the enclosure to ensure that the door hinges are Unpack the transfer switch immediately after receipt vertical to avoid any distortion of the enclosure or door. and inspect for shipping damage. Failure to perform an For floor mounting, bolt the mounting feet to the floor immediate inspection impedes recovery of losses and shim the mounting feet as needed to plumb the...
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Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can DANGER cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or connected equipment, disable the generator set as follows: 1) Move the generator set master switch to the OFF position. 2) Disconnect power to the battery charger. 3) Remove battery cables, negative (--) lead first.
Installing accessories transformer assembly. compressed air to clean the switch because it can cause Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death. To debris to lodge in the components and cause damage. prevent the possibility of electrical shock, disconnect harness Use watertight conduit hubs approved for outdoor use plug before installing any accessories which will be connected for installing the transfer switch outdoors.
position; disconnecting power to the generator engine Torque Socket Size Socket Size start battery charger, if installed; and disconnecting all Across Flat Across Flat in. lbs. ft. lbs. generator engine start battery cables, negative (--) leads first. 5/32 11.3 3/16 13.6 Connect the generator set remote starting circuit to the 7/32...
cables, negative (--) leads last; and reconnect power to 3. Move the generator set master switch to the OFF position to inhibit generator set starting. the generator engine start battery chargers, if installed. 4. Manually transfer the load to the emergency 6.6 Functional Tests source.
6.6.2 Automatic Operation Test 12. Follow generator manufacturer’ s instructions to adjust the generator output voltage Test the transfer switch’ s automatic control system. See and frequency to match the nominal system the logic controller operation and installation manual for voltage and frequency shown on the transfer the test procedure.
Appendix A. Glossary of Abbreviations Abbreviations are used throughout this manual. Normally in the text they will appear in complete form with the abbreviation following in parenthesis the first time they are used. After that they will appear in the abbreviated form. The commonly used abbreviations are shown below.
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Fax 920-459-1646 (U.S.A. Sales), Fax 920-459-1614 (International) For the nearest sales and service outlet in U.S.A. and Canada Phone 1-800-544-2444 KohlerrPower Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters TP-5660 11/98 7 Jurong Pier Road Singapore 619159 Phone (65)264-6422, Fax (65)264-6455 E Kohler Co.1994, 1997, 1998. All rights reserved.
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