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INSTALLATION MANUAL
RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
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Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
Automatic transfer switch with axis controller module (14 pages)
Summary of Contents for Champion Power Equipment RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM Series
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Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product. Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Made in USA - REV 20191127 Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA...
INTRODUCTION 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH INTRODUCTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to Equipment (CPE) product. possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Per OSHA 3120 Publication; “lockout/tagout” refers to Instructions for the Reliance Controls ARM specific practices and procedures to safeguard individuals Series Automatic Transfer Switch from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH TOOLS REQUIRED NOT INCLUDED Twist on wire connectors Fittings ATS SELECT SWITCH This unit may be wired to several models of ATS (automatic transfer switch). The selector switch is located onboard the generator near the ATS signal wire connector.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this installation manual before installing your transfer switch. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH As of January 1, 2017, enhanced UL 67 safety requirements took effect, applying to all panelboards and loadcenters with service equipment applications. To comply, any single service disconnect panelboard or loadcenter must have provisions such...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH Installing the ARM Series Automatic Communication Wiring Transfer Switch (ATS) 3. Route a multi-conductor cable (min AWG 18 max AWG 12) from the generator to the 12-position Terminal Block in 1.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH Line Voltage Wiring Position Function Voltage 4. Install minimum 60°C copper or aluminum wires of the Switch to generator drive 120 VAC appropriate size (min AWG 1 – max AWG 000) from the...
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH 5. Install minimum 60°C copper or aluminum wires of the 7. Route and connect the neutral wire to the upper terminal appropriate size (see your generator installation manual), block (neutral bar).
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH Loadcenter knockout 120 VAC extension cord 9. Route and connect L1 and L2 wires to Load L1 and L2 Terminal set screws underneath the drive plate. Access 1 hot - to - terminal 3 neutral to the set screws is through two holes in the drive plate.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH 7................17000 watts 8................. 18500 watts 9................. 20000 watts If the installed generator is not one of these wattages shown, set the jumper for the setting closest to, but not larger than, the actual generator watt rating.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH 15. For 240V 20A or smaller - For each circuit, disconnect For Low Voltage the load wire from its circuit breaker in the Loadcenter For air conditioning or other low voltage controls, route a wire...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH Move Selector Switch to TEST on ATS Control Module 21. Close and latch the door. If the ARM is mounted outdoors, padlock the door closed. Reinstall two (2) thumbscrews in door.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 101380 - RELIANCE CONTROLS ARM SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ANNUAL MAINTENANCE WARRANTY The ARM should be maintained yearly. Each Reliance transfer switch or accessory is guaranteed against mechanical or electrical failure due to manufacturing 1. Visually inspect the unit to assure that there are no broken defects for a period of 24 months following shipment from the objects or loose wires in the cabinet.
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