Automatic transfer switch with integrated load center (32 pages)
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Owner’s Manual Automatic Transfer Switch 100 - 200 Amp, Three Phase, Service Entrance Model Numbers RTSW100G3 RTSW100J3 RTSW100K3 RTSW200G3 RTSW200J3 RTSW200K3 MODEL NUMBER: _________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________ DATE PURCHASED:________________________ WWW.GENERAC.COM 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) Para español , visita: http://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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WARNING California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. (000004) WARNING California Proposition 65. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction DANGER Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high- performance, efficient operation, and years of use when Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, maintained properly.
Introduction and Safety Safety Symbols and Meanings DANGER DANGER Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and Electrocution. High voltage is present at render unit inoperable before working on unit. transfer switch and terminals. Contact with live Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. terminals will result in death or serious injury.
Introduction and Safety General Hazards • Any AC generator that is used for backup power if a NORMAL (UTILITY) power source failure occurs must be isolated from the NORMAL (UTILITY) power source by means of an approved transfer switch. Failure to properly isolate the NORMAL and STANDBY power sources from each other may result in injury or death to electric utility workers, due to backfeed of electrical energy.
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General Information Section 2: General Information Introduction This transfer switch is suitable for control of motors, electric discharge lamps, tungsten filament and electric Thank you for purchasing a Generac transfer switch. This heating equipment where the sum of motor full load manual has been prepared especially for the purpose of ampere ratings and the ampere ratings of other loads do familiarizing personnel with the design, application,...
General Information Safe Use of Transfer Switch Utility Service Circuit Breaker The utility service circuit breakers for the 100/200 amp WARNING models are: Consult Manual. Read and understand manual • Type 225AF, 3 Pole completely before using product. Failure to •...
Installation Section 3: Installation Introduction live parts shall use fittings listed for use in wet locations to maintain the Type 3R rating. Conduits should be This equipment has been wired and tested at the factory. arranged to provide separation between the Utility and Installing the switch includes the following procedures: Generator supply conductors inside the enclosure.
Installation Connecting Auxiliary Contacts If desired, there are Auxiliary Contacts on the transfer switch to operate customer accessories, remote advisory lights, or remote annunciator devices. A suitable power source must be connected to the common terminal (D). Figure 3-1. Contact operation is shown in the following chart: Switch Position Utility Standby...
Operation Section 4: Operation Functional Tests and Adjustments Close to Normal Source Side Following transfer switch installation and interconnection, Before proceeding, verify the position of the switch by inspect the entire installation carefully. A competent, observing Window “A” in Figure 4-1.
Operation 000141 Figure 4-1. Actuating Transfer Switch Voltage Checks Generator Voltage Checks On the generator panel, select the MANUAL mode of Utility Voltage Checks operation. The generator should crank and start. 2. Let the generator stabilize and warm up at no-load Turn ON the UTILITY power supply to the transfer switch for at least five minutes.
Operation Checking Automatic Operation NOTE: Do NOT proceed until generator AC output voltage and frequency are correct and within stated limits. If the no-load To check the system for proper automatic operation, voltage is correct but no-load frequency is incorrect, the engine proceed as follows: governed speed may require adjustment.
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Drawings and Diagrams Interconnection Drawing 100-200A RTS Series Three Phase (Drawing 0L2828, Sheet 1 of 2) 001256 Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual...
Drawings and Diagrams Interconnection Drawing 100-200A RTS Series Three Phase (Drawing 0L2828, Sheet 2 of 2) 001260 Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual...
Drawings and Diagrams Schematic Diagram 100-200A 240VAC (Drawing 0L2832, Sheet 1 of 2) GROUP G WHITE LEGEND ATS - TRANSFER SWITCH CONTACTOR C - CONTACTOR ACTUATING COIL NOTES: PM - POWER MONITOR, 3 PHASE UTILITY 1.) ALL CONTACTS SHOWN WITH TR - RELAY, TRANSFER TRANSFER SWITCH IN UTILITY TS - TERMINAL STRIP (CUSTOMER CONNECTION)
Drawings and Diagrams Schematic Diagram 100-200A 240VAC (Drawing 0L2832, Sheet 1 of 2) GROUP G WHITE LEGEND ATS - TRANSFER SWITCH CONTACTOR C - CONTACTOR ACTUATING COIL NOTES: PM - POWER MONITOR, 3 PHASE UTILITY 1.) ALL CONTACTS SHOWN WITH TR - RELAY, TRANSFER TRANSFER SWITCH IN UTILITY TS - TERMINAL STRIP (CUSTOMER CONNECTION)
Drawings and Diagrams Schematic Diagram 100-200A 480VAC (Drawing 0L2833, Sheet 1 of 2) GROUP G 480V 240V 600V WHITE 480V 240V 600V LEGEND ATS - TRANSFER SWITCH CONTACTOR C - CONTACTOR ACTUATING COIL PM - POWER MONITOR, 3 PHASE UTILITY NOTES: TR - RELAY, TRANSFER 1.) ALL CONTACTS SHOWN WITH...
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