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- Page 1 Installation Automatic Transfer Switches Models: KSS/KSP 40 to 1000 Amperes TP-6447 10/12d...
- Page 2 Product Identification Information Product identification numbers determine service parts. Controller Identification Record the product identification numbers in the spaces Record the controller description from the generator set below immediately after unpacking the products so that operation manual, spec sheet, or sales invoice. the numbers are readily available for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions and Instructions ............Introduction . - Page 4 Notes TP-6447 10/12...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions And Instructions
Safety Precautions and Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Accidental Starting DANGER Electromechanical equipment, including generator sets, transfer WARNING switches, switchgear, accessories, can cause bodily harm and pose life-threatening danger when improperly installed, operated, or Hazardous voltage. maintained. To prevent accidents be Will cause severe injury or death. - Page 6 conductors and connect it to the the circuit boards and logic circuitry but Notice equipment grounding terminal or the allow the transfer switch to continue to lead on the battery charger. Install the supply power to the load. Disconnect NOTICE battery charger as prescribed in the all power sources to accessories that Hardware damage.
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Page 7: Introduction
A separate manual covers the transfer switch controller Information in this publication represents data available and related accessories. Separate manuals contain at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to service and parts information for transfer switch power change this literature and the products represented switching devices and electrical controls. -
Page 8: Service Assistance
Visit the Kohler Power Systems website at Phone: (86) 21 6288 0500 KohlerPower.com. Fax: (86) 21 6288 0550 Look at the labels and stickers on your Kohler product India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or review the appropriate literature or documents India Regional Office included with the product. -
Page 9: Section 1 Product Description
Section 1 Product Description 1.1 Purpose Normal Emergency (Utility) (Generator) An automatic transfer switch (ATS) transfers electrical Power Power Generator loads from a normal (preferred) source of electrical Start Generator power to an emergency (standby) source when the normal source falls outside the acceptable electrical Power Electrical parameters. -
Page 10: Model Designation
Record the transfer switch model designation in the boxes. The transfer switch model designation defines characteristics and ratings as explained below. KSP-DCTA-0100S Sample Model Designation: Model Enclosure K: Kohler Transfer Switch A: NEMA 1[ D: NEMA 4 B: NEMA 12 F: NEMA 4X Mechanism... -
Page 11: Section 2 Installation
Section 2 Installation 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Receipt of Unit Kohlerr transfer switches are shipped factory-wired, 2.2.1 Inspection factory-tested, and ready for installation. Have the equipment installed only by trained and qualified At the time of delivery, inspect the packaging and the personnel. -
Page 12: Unpacking
See Figure 2-2 or Figure 2-3 or the dimensional drawing 2.3 Installation for the weight of the transfer switch. Use a spreader bar to lift the transfer switch. Attach the bar only to the NOTICE enclosure’s mounting holes or lifting brackets; do not lift Foreign material contamination. -
Page 13: Manual Operation Check
foundation. Refer to the enclosure dimension drawing 2.4 Manual Operation Check for the conduit stub locations. When pouring a concrete floor, use interlocking conduit spacer caps or a wood or DANGER metal template to maintain proper conduit alignment. Install the ATS. For easy access during installation and wiring, remove the front door of the enclosure. - Page 14 3. Move the maintenance handle up or down as shown in the corresponding figure to manually operate the transfer switch. It should operate smoothly without any binding. If it does not, check for shipping damage or construction debris. 4. Return the transfer switch to the Normal position. 5.
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Page 15: Manual Operation Procedure, Programmed-Transition Switches
2.4.2 Manual Operation Procedure, See Figure 2-8. Check that both position indicators display OFF. Programmed-Transition Switches 3. Slide the manual operating handle (provided with Note: Never use the manual operation handle to the switch) over the shaft on the left side of the transfer the load with the power connected. -
Page 16: Controller
2.5 Controller 2.6 Electrical Wiring The transfer switch is factory-wired and tested. Field DANGER installation includes connecting the sources, loads, generator start circuit(s), and auxiliary circuits, if used. Note: An approved protective device such as a molded-case circuit breaker or fused disconnect Hazardous voltage. -
Page 17: Source And Load Connections
Making line or auxiliary connections. Hazardous voltage Install and test the power conductors. Leave can cause severe injury or death. To prevent electrical sufficient slack in the conductors to reach all of the shock deenergize the normal power source before making power connecting lugs on the power switching device. - Page 18 ADV-6736 Figure 2-11 Interconnection Diagram Section 2 Installation TP-6447 10/12...
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Page 19: Engine Start Connection
2.6.2 Engine Start Connection battery charger, if installed; and disconnecting all generator engine start battery cables, negative (--) leads first. WARNING Connect the generator set remote starting circuit to the engine start terminals located on the transfer switch contactor assembly. Figure 2-13 through Figure 2-18 for the locations of the engine start terminals, which are labeled on the unit with a red decal. - Page 20 tp6225 1. Engine start terminal location 2. Auxiliary contacts Figure 2-13 Engine Start and Auxiliary Contact Locations, 40--225 Amp Standard-Transition Switches tp6225 1. Engine start terminal location 2. Auxiliary contacts Figure 2-14 Engine Start and Auxiliary Contact Locations, 400--600 Amp tp6447 1.
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Page 21: Accessories
adv6906 1. Engine start contacts 2. Auxiliary contacts Figure 2-16 Engine Start and Auxiliary Contact adv6908 Locations, 100--200 Amp Programmed-Transition Switches 1. Engine start contacts 2. Auxiliary contacts Figure 2-18 Engine Start and Auxiliary Contact Locations, 600 Amp Programmed-Transition Switches 2.7 Accessories Refer to the following documentation for instructions to install, connect, and operate optional accessories. -
Page 22: Programmed-Transition Interface Board (Ptib)
2.8 Programmed-Transition 2. Check the engine start connections. Interface Board (PTIB) 3. Check the lug torque values at the power connections. Torque values are listed in Programmed-transition model transfer switches use a Figure 2-10. programmed-transition contactor and a programmed- transition interface board (PTIB). The PTIB is mounted 4. -
Page 23: Section 3 Functional Tests
Section 3 Functional Tests 3.1 Introduction Follow the instructions provided with the generator set to prepare the generator set for operation. Be sure to perform all of the functional tests described in Read and understand all instructions on installation this section before putting the transfer switch into drawings and labels on the switch. -
Page 24: Automatic Operation Test
3. Use a voltmeter to check the Source N (normal) 7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for Source E. Then phase-to-phase phase-to-neutral proceed to step 8. applicable) terminal voltages and frequency. 8. Disconnect both sources to the transfer switch by opening the circuit breakers or switches. -
Page 25: Appendix A Abbreviations
Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication. A, amp ampere cert. certificate, certification, electrostatic discharge certified ABDC after bottom dead center est. estimated cubic feet per hour alternating current E-Stop emergency stop cubic feet per minute analog to digital etc. - Page 26 (2 bytes) National Bureau of Standards read/write KBus Kohler communication protocol normally closed Society of Automotive kilogram National Electrical Code Engineers kg/cm kilograms per square NEMA National Electrical scfm...
- Page 28 For the nearest sales/service outlet in the US and Canada, phone 1-800-544-2444 KohlerPower.com Kohler Power Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters TP-6447 10/12d 7 Jurong Pier Road Singapore 619159 E 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved. Phone (65) 6264-6422, Fax (65) 6264-6455...
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