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Eaton EGS Series Instruction Booklet

Eaton EGS Series Instruction Booklet

Metered, service entrance automatic transfer switch with relay control
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Instruction Booklet
O & M Manual for the EGS Metered, Service
Entrance Automatic Transfer Switch with Relay Control
IB0162063EN
Effective January 2014
Contents
Description
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Receiving, Handling, and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Installation and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. Functional Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6. Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Booklet IB0162063EN Effective January 2014 O & M Manual for the EGS Metered, Service Entrance Automatic Transfer Switch with Relay Control Contents Description Page 1. Introduction ......2 2.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    In no EQUiPMEnT raTingS LaBEL iS SHOWn in FigUrE 1. event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise for any spe- cial, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, or loss whatsoev-...
  • Page 3 Canadian approved service entrance rated disconnect two sources. In the event that power is lost from the utility power means. The ATS is controlled by an Eaton relay controller and uti- source, the ATS transfers the load to the generator power source.
  • Page 4 Transfer Transfer is defined as a change of the load connection from the Utility to the Generator power source. Unconnected Unconnected is defined as when the input is not shorted by an external contact or connection. Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 5: Receiving, Handling, And Storage

    Storage 3.1 Introduction 2.1 Receiving The Eaton metered, service entrance rated ATS is assembled and tested at the factory. It is designed to be used in conjunction with Every effort is made to ensure that the ATS equipment arrives at standby power distribution equipment to provide an alternate source its destination undamaged and ready for installation.
  • Page 6: Installation And Wiring

    Standards For an underground service installation the wireway being used is removed only to enable the installation of the conduit adapter for the Eaton ATSs are available to meet NFPA 110 for standby power sys- service cable. tems. nOTE: The wireway must be re-installed prior to feeding the cable through Eaton ATS equipment are listed for application by CSA.
  • Page 7 Also verify that the cables comply with all local electrical codes. Standard ATS equipment, as supplied from the factory, will accommodate the wire sizes shown in Table 2. Figure 8. Power and Neutral Utility Cable Connection Locations. Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 8 The generator and load ground cable to the generator and load • ground lugs on the ground bar assembly. Warning FaiLUrE TO PrOPErLY COnnECT THiS TranSFEr SWiTCH PEr nFPa 70, THE naTiOnaL ELECTriC CODE, MaY rESULT in PrODUCT FaiLUrE, FirE, LOSS OF PrOPErTY, LOSS OF LiFE, ETC. Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 9 Prior to making the generator transfer connection to the aTS, set the genera- tor control selector switch to the OFF position to prevent an unwanted generator start. Control wiring, such as the generator transfer wires and utility sensing, must be run in a separate conduit from the power cables. Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 10: Functional Testing

    Step 2 of Section 5.2. Position the generator control selector switch, located on the standby generator, to the AUTOSTART position. (It may also be labeled REMOTE START or AUTO.). Close the generator power source circuit breaker opened in Step 2 of Section 5.2. Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 11 Attach the handle to the manual lever. Step 5: Move the lever up to go to utility or move the lever down to go to generator. Step 6: Reconnect the power. Figure 13. ATS Manual Operating Lever. Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 12: Maintenance And Component Replacement

    If a switching device is used for frequent switching during normal operation, this step can be disre- the wiping action by the contacts. garded. g. Return the transfer switch equipment to service. Make certain all barriers are in place and the door is closed. Re-apply generator and utility power. Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 13 O & M Manual for the EGS Metered, Servi c e Entrance Automati c Transfer Swi t ch wi t h Rel a y Control Effective January 2014 Figure 15. Wiring Diagram for the EGSC ATS (Shown Connected to Utility). Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 14 O & M Manual for the EGS Metered, Servi c e Entrance Automati c Transfer Swi t ch wi t h Rel a y Control Effective January 2014 7.3 Maintenance Log Date action Example: 01/01/12 Inspected and cleaned. Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 15 HaS BEEn rEPLaCED. TEST THE SYSTEM FOr PrOPEr FUnCTiOn- aLiTY. 7.5 Troubleshooting Table 6 contains troubleshooting information for the EGS ATS. If a problem still exists after completing the troubleshooting procedures, contact an authorized Eaton sales representative. Table 6. Troubleshooting Chart. Problem Cause Correction The automatic transfer switch does not transfer to the generator.
  • Page 16 4.69” (119mm) 2.36” (3) 1”, 1¼”, 1½”, 2”, 2½” (60mm) (1) ¾”, 1” 7.25” (2) ½”, 1” (184mm) (1) ½” Concentric Knockouts 18.04” (458mm) Figure 16. Dimensions and Plan View of a Service Entrance EGS (in.) (200A). Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 17 Instruction Booklet IB0162063EN O & M Manual for the EGS Metered, Servi c e Entrance Automati c Transfer Swi t ch wi t h Rel a y Control Effective January 2014 Notes: Eaton Corporation www.eatoncanada.ca...
  • Page 18 The sole source governing the rights and remedies of any purchaser of this equipment is the contract between the purchaser and Eaton. nO WarranTiES, EXPrESSED Or iMPLiED, inCLUDing WarranTiES...

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