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O & M Manual for the RLC1
Automatic Transfer Switch
Instructional Booklet
Description
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Receiving, Handling, and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Installation and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5. Functional Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6. Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. Maintenance and Component Replacement. . . . . . . . . . 19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch Instructional Booklet Description Page 1. Introduction ....... 2 2. -
Page 2: Introduction
NAMEPLATE IS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. 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... - Page 3 Automatic Transfer Switch 1.2 General Information 1.2.1 Design Configuration The Eaton Residential ATS is a rugged, compact design that uti- ATSs are used to protect critical electrical loads against loss of lizes contactors to transfer essential loads from one power source power.
- Page 4 The continuous current rating of this equipment is 100A and applicable at 240 Vac, 60 Hz. The ATS equipment is enclosed in a NEMA 3R enclosure and listed for UL Figure 4. An RLC1 200 A Standard ATS. applications. 1.4 Environmental and Operational Conditions Normally, an ATS is applied indoors in an electrical equipment room.
- Page 5 Instructional Booklet Effective: March 2014 Page 5 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch Re-Transfer Generator: Failed or Fails Re-transfer is defined as a change of the load connection from the Generator is defined as “failed” when it is outside of its undervolt- Generator to the Utility.
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Page 6: Receiving, Handling, And Storage
STORAGE 3.1 Introduction 2.1 Receiving The Eaton Residential ATS is assembled and tested at the factory. It is designed to be used in conjunction with standby power distri- Every effort is made to ensure that the ATS equipment arrives at bution equipment to provide an alternate source of power to criti- its destination undamaged and ready for installation. - Page 7 3.4 RLC1 ATS Features equal to the Generator Test (Feature 23) programmed set- A variety of standard and optional features are available for Eaton point. All Tests are Failsafe protected. ATSs. All features or combinations of features may not be avail- 6B.
- Page 8 Instructional Booklet Page 8 Effective: March 2014 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch Time Delay Emergency Fail (TDEF) 26P. All Phase Undervoltage Protection This feature provides a time delay that prevents a connected Adjustable Undervoltage: Generator power source from being declared “Failed” in order Dropout: 80% of nominal to override momentary generator fluctuations.
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Page 9: Installation And Wiring
3.6 Standards Eaton ATS equipment, enclosed in NEMA 3R enclosures, are listed for application by UL. In addition, Eaton ATSs are listed in File E38116 by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. under Standard UL 1008. This standard covers the requirements for ATSs intended... - Page 10 10, 200 A SE). Protect the transfer switch at all times against excessive moisture, dust, dirt, lint, and corrosive vapors. Figure 8. Dimensions and Plan View of a Standard RLC1 ATS (in.) (100 A and 200 A). For more information visit: www.eaton.com...
- Page 11 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch Figure 9. Dimensions and Plan View of SE RLC1 ATS (in.) (100 A). Figure 10. Dimensions and Plan View of a SE RLC1 ATS (in.) (200 A). IB01602016E For more information visit: www.eaton.com...
- Page 12 Instructional Booklet Page 12 Effective: March 2014 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch 4.4 Power Cable Connection Check to ensure there are no pipes, wires, or other mounting haz- ards in the immediate mounting area that could create a problem.
- Page 13 Instructional Booklet Effective: March 2014 Page 13 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch Step 2: The generator start terminals are located at the bottom of the ATC-100 controller and are used when the generator has an automatic start feature (see Figure 14). See Sec- tion 4.9 for more detailed information on connecting the...
- Page 14 Instructional Booklet Page 14 Effective: March 2014 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch In addition, another typical installation for loads can be considered (see Figure 17). Refer to Figure 18 for a loads connection dia- gram.
- Page 15 Instructional Booklet Effective: March 2014 Page 15 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch Reset Voltage Utility Control Utility Power Generator Generator Enable Disable Phases 1φ 3φ Phase C Phase C Frequency Utility Utility Phase B Phase B...
- Page 16 Instructional Booklet Page 16 Effective: March 2014 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch 4.8 Preliminary Checks After the ATS enclosure is installed and power cables are con- nected to the equipment, thoroughly inspect the unit to ensure that no tools were left inside and that the cabinet is free of debris.
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Page 17: Functional Testing
Instructional Booklet Effective: March 2014 Page 17 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch SECTION 5: FUNCTIONAL TESTING Step 4: Using a voltmeter, measure the line-to-line and line-to- neutral voltages across the generator line terminals to ensure that the generator emergency voltage is correct. -
Page 18: Adjustments
Instructional Booklet Page 18 Effective: March 2014 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS To manually operate: 1. Disconnect all sources of power. 6.1 General 2. Disconnect the J7 connector from the ATC-100 controller. -
Page 19: Maintenance And Component Replacement
INJURY AND/OR DEATH. Figure 24 is the wiring diagram for the RLC1 ATS switch. In general, ATS equipment is designed to be relatively mainte- Note:Only qualified and experienced personnel should attempt any diag- nance free under normal usage. - Page 20 Instructional Booklet Page 20 Effective: March 2014 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch 7.2 Procedures A suggested maintenance procedure to be followed is outlined in Table 3. Table 3. Recommended Periodic Maintenance Procedures STEP ACTION a. Make the transfer switch equipment safe for inspection and/or maintenance.
- Page 21 Instructional Booklet Effective: March 2014 Page 21 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch 7.3 Maintenance Log DATE ACTION Example: 01/01/04 Inspected and cleaned. IB01602016E For more information visit: www.eaton.com...
- Page 22 CONTROLLER ATC-100 HARNESS CONTROLLER GENERATOR LUGS GENERATOR HARNESS LOAD LUGS LUGS GROUND BAR LOAD GROUND LUGS GENERATOR CONTACTOR BREAKER Figure 25. Field Replaceable Components (Left RLC1 100 A Standard, Right RLC1 200 A SE). For more information visit: www.eaton.com IB01602016E...
- Page 23 Instructional Booklet Effective: March 2014 Page 23 O & M Manual for the RLC1 Automatic Transfer Switch NEUTRAL CABLE CONNECTIONS NEUTRAL JUMPER GROUND CABLE CONNECTIONS Figure 26. Neutral Bond for Service Entrance. Table 4. Field Replaceable Components COMPONENT PART NUMBER...
- Page 24 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 conse-...