Generac Power Systems RTSN600 Series Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual

RTS Automatic Transfer Switch

600-800 Amp, Non-Service Entrance

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Page 1 ® Owner’s Manual RTS Automatic Transfer Switch 600-800 Amp, Non-Service Entrance Model Number RTSN600* RTSN800* RTSZ600* RTSZ800* MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________ DATE PURCHASED:________________________ Register your Generac product at: WWW.GENERAC.COM 1-888-GENERAC (888-436-3722) Para español, visita: http://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup Pour le français, visiter : http://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
Page 2 WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. (000393a) Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual...
Page 3 Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Safety Section 5: Drawings and Diagrams Introduction ..............1 Interconnection Diagram ...........17 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........1 Installation Drawing ...........18 Safety Rules ..............1 Installation Drawing ...........19 Electrical Hazards ............2 General Hazards ............3 Section 2: General Information Introduction ..............5 Unpacking ..............5 Contents in Loose Parts Bag ........5...
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Page 5 Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction WARNING Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, performance, efficient operation, and years of use when could result in death or serious injury.
Page 6 Introduction and Safety Electrical Hazards DANGER DANGER Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and Electrocution. High voltage is present at render unit inoperable before working on unit. transfer switch and terminals. Contact with live Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. terminals will result in death or serious injury.
Page 7 Introduction and Safety General Hazards DANGER WARNING Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to Loss of life. This product is not intended to isolate generator from the normal power source. be used in a critical life support application. Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury, Failure to adhere to this warning could result and equipment damage.
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Page 9 General Information Section 2: General Information Introduction This manual is for RTS models: • RTSN600A3 600A - 120/240V, 1-phase Thank you for purchasing a Generac transfer switch. This manual has been prepared for the purpose of • RTSN600G3 600A - 120/208V, 3-phase familiarizing personnel with the design, application, •...
Page 10 General Information Safe Use of Transfer Switch WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury. (000100a) Before installing, operating or servicing this equipment, read the Safety Rules carefully.
Page 11 Installation Section 3: Installation Introduction to Installation Connect power source load conductors to clearly marked transfer mechanism terminal lugs as follows: This equipment has been wired and tested at the factory. 1. Connect UTILITY (NORMAL) power source cables Installing the switch includes the following procedures: to switch terminals N1, N2, (N3).
Page 12 Installation Solderless, screw-type terminal lugs are standard. Consult factory if you are operating more than one trans- fer switch. The conductor size range is as follows: Exception: Conductors of AC and DC circuits, rated 1000 volts nominal, or less, shall be permitted to occupy Switch Rating Wire Range the same equipment, cable, or conduit.
Page 13 Installation 000140 Figure 3-2. Auxiliary Contacts Auxiliary Contact (Actuated) Auxiliary Contact (Non-Actuated) Single Contact (Utility Position) Common Terminal Normally Open Terminal Normally Closed Terminal Optional Accessories Note any optional accessories that may be installed on the transfer switch or are to be installed in the standby electric system in conjunction with the switch.
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Page 15 Operation Section 4: Operation Functional Tests and Adjustments Manual Operation DANGER CAUTION Electrocution. Do not manually transfer under load. Equipment damage. Perform functional tests in the Disconnect transfer switch from all power sources exact order they are presented in the manual. prior to manual transfer.
Page 16 Operation 3. See Figure 4-1. Note position of transfer mecha- 3. Verify closure EMERGENCY source nism main contacts (A, B) by observing display observing display windows in “A” and “B.” Windows windows in “A” and “B” as follows: should read as follows: Window “A” ON, Window “B”...
Page 17 Operation NOTE: If the power monitor does not operate properly, the no-load voltage is correct but no-load frequency is check that all three voltages are present, and are of the incorrect, the engine governed speed may require adjust- correct voltage level and phase rotation. To change ment.
Page 18 Operation Checking Automatic Operation Shutting Generator Down While Under Load Proceed as follows to check system for proper automatic operation: IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid equipment damage, 1. Verify generator is OFF. follow these steps, in order, when shutting the gener- ator down during utility outages.
Page 19 Drawings and Diagrams Section 5: Drawings and Diagrams Interconnection Diagram No. 0J0911-C A7822-S 600MCM WS16-0F RTS Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual...
Page 20 Drawings and Diagrams Installation Drawing No. 0J0915-A (Part 1 of 2) RTS Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual...
Page 21 Drawings and Diagrams Installation Drawing No. 0J0915-A (Part 2 of 2) RTS Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual...
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Page 24 ©2022 Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Generac Power Systems, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 No reproduction allowed in any form without prior Waukesha, WI 53189 written consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc. 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) www.generac.com...

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