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Dillon Drinkwalter
January 16, 2025
I **** having trouble with my Cutler hammer MP1 automatic transfer switch.
It was doing the engine exercise for a couple months, then all of the sudden it is exercising every morning now. I reentered the time and day that I wanted it to exercise but it still continues to exercise every day. What could be causing this issue ?
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Mr. Anderson
February 3, 2025
The Eaton Cutler-Hammer MP1 Series automatic transfer switch may be exercising every morning despite setting the desired time and day due to the "Plant Exerciser" feature being enabled. This feature automatically exercises the system, and if not properly configured, it may default to daily operation. Ensure that the "Plant Exerciser" settings, including the day (Test Day), hour (Test Hour), and minute (Test Min), are correctly programmed. Additionally, verify that the "Plant Exerciser" is not set to an unintended schedule or default settings.
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I **** having trouble with my Cutler hammer MP1 automatic transfer switch. It was doing the engine exercise for a couple months, then all of the sudden it is exercising every morning now. I reentered the time and day that I wanted it to exercise but it still continues to exercise every day. What could be causing this issue ?
The Eaton Cutler-Hammer MP1 Series automatic transfer switch may be exercising every morning despite setting the desired time and day due to the "Plant Exerciser" feature being enabled. This feature automatically exercises the system, and if not properly configured, it may default to daily operation. Ensure that the "Plant Exerciser" settings, including the day (Test Day), hour (Test Hour), and minute (Test Min), are correctly programmed. Additionally, verify that the "Plant Exerciser" is not set to an unintended schedule or default settings.
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