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Instructional Booklet
Page 2
Effective: March 2016
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN-
AFTER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNPACK, ASSEMBLE, OPERATE, OR
MAINTAIN THIS EQUIPMENT.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE TRANSFER SWITCH
ENCLOSURES THAT CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY. FOLLOW PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES TO AVOID THESE VOLTAGES.
TRANSFER SWITCH EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOK IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN ITS NAME-
PLATE RATINGS. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY
CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL RESULTING IN DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALL RESPONSIBLE
PERSONNEL SHOULD LOCATE THE DOOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
NAMEPLATE AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE INFORMATION PROVIDED
ON THE NAMEPLATE. A TYPICAL EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATE IS
SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.
Figure 1. Typical Manual Transfer Switch Equipment Nameplate.
Note: All possible contingencies which may arise during installation, opera-
tion or maintenance, and all details and variations of this equipment do no
purport to be covered by these instructions. If further information is desired
by purchaser regard- ing the particular installation, operation or mainte-
nance of particular equipment, contact a Eaton representative.
Section 1:
1.1 Preliminary Comments and Safety Precautions
This technical document is intended to cover most aspects associ-
ated with the installation, application, operation, and maintenance
of the Automatic Transfer Controller (ATC-300) Controlled ATS
with ratings from 30 through 1000 amperes (A). It is provided as
a guide for authorized and qualified personnel only. Please refer to
the specific WARNING and CAUTION in Section 1.1.2 before pro-
ceeding. If further information is required by the purchaser regard-
ing a particular installation, application, or maintenance activity,
an Eaton representative should be contacted.
1.1.1 Warranty and Liability Information
No warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of fit-
ness for a particular purpose of merchantability, or warranties aris-
ing from course of dealing or usage of trade, are made regarding
the information, recommendations and descriptions contained
herein. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or
user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or
otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential
damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or
loss of use of equipment, plant or power system, cost of capital,
loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing power
facilities, or claims against the purchaser or user by its customers
resulting from the use of the information and descriptions con-
tained herein.
1.1.2 Safety Precautions
All safety codes, safety standards, and/or regulations must be
strictly observed in the installation, operation, and maintenance of
this device.
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE PRO-
CEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONNEL
SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN
EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN
ABOVE TO FAMILIARIZE PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESEN-
TATION. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE ALERT
TO WARNINGS, WHICH APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT.
IN ADDITION, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ARE ALL UPPER CASE
AND BOLDFACE.
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRE-
SENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, OR APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION,
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM
ANY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT. ANY WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE FOL-
LOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PERMA-
NENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
For more information visit: www.eaton.com
O&M Manual for 30-1000 Amperes
Manual Transfer Switch
Introduction
WARNING
CAUTION
IB140058EN
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