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4.4.2 CLOSE TO EMERGENCY SOURCE SIDE
Before proceeding, verify the position of the switch
by observing the position of the manual operation
handle in Figure 4.2. If the handle is DOWN, the
contacts are closed in the EMERGENCY (STANDBY)
position. No further action is required. If the handle
is UP , proceed with Step 1.
Step 1: With the handle inserted into the actuating
shaft, move the handle DOWN. Be sure to
hold on to the handle as it will move quickly
after the center of travel.
4.4.3 RETURN TO NORMAL SOURCE SIDE
Manually actuate switch to return manual operating
handle to the UP position.
4.5
VOLTAGE CHECKS
1. Turn ON the UTILITY power supply to the trans-
fer switch with whatever means provided (such as
the UTILITY main line circuit breaker).
DANGER
PROCEED WITH CAUTION. THE TRANSFER
SWITCH IS NOW ELECTRICALLY HOT. CONTACT
WITH LIVE TERMINALS RESULTS IN EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS AND POSSIBLY FATAL ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
2. With an accurate AC voltmeter, check for correct
voltage.
Single-phase utility supply:
Measure across ATS terminal lugs N1 and N2. Also
check N1 to NEUTRAL and N2 to NEUTRAL.
3. When certain that UTILITY supply voltage is cor-
rect and compatible with transfer switch ratings,
turn OFF the UTILITY supply to the transfer
switch.
4. On the generator panel, set the AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL switch to MANUAL position. The gen-
erator should crank and start.
5. Let the generator stabilize and warm up at no-
load for at least five minutes.
6. Set the generator's main circuit breaker (CB1) to
its ON or CLOSED position.
DANGER
PROCEED WITH CAUTION. GENERATOR
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IS NOW BEING DELIVERED
TO TRANSFER SWITCH TERMINALS. CONTACT
WITH LIVE TERMINALS RESULTS IN EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY FATAL ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
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Section 4 — Operation
Air-cooled 15 kW Generators
7. With an accurate AC voltmeter and frequency
meter, check the no-load, voltage and frequency.
Single-phase generator supply:
Measure across ATS terminal lugs E1 to E2. Also
check E1 to NEUTRAL and E2 to NEUTRAL.
a. Frequency ....................................... 60-62 Hertz
b. Terminals E1 to E2 ........................ 240-246 VAC
c. Terminals E1 to NEUTRAL ............. 120-123 VAC
d. Terminals E2 to NEUTRAL ............. 120-123 VAC
8. Set the generator's main circuit breaker (CB1) to
its OFF or OPEN position.
9. Set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to the OFF
position to shut down the generator.
Do NOT proceed until generator AC output volt-
age and frequency are correct and within stated
limits. If the no-load voltage is correct but no-
load frequency is incorrect, the engine governed
speed probably requires adjustment. If no-load
frequency is correct but voltage is not, the voltage
regulator may require adjustment.
4.6
GENERATOR TESTS UNDER LOAD
1. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its
OFF or OPEN position.
2. Manually actuate the transfer switch main con-
tacts to their EMERGENCY (STANDBY) position.
Refer to "Manual Operation".
3. To start the generator, set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL
switch to MANUAL. When engine starts, let it sta-
bilize for a few minutes.
4. Turn the generator's main circuit breaker to its
ON or CLOSED position. The generator now pow-
ers all LOAD circuits. Check generator operation
under load as follows:
•
Turn ON electrical loads to the full rated watt-
age/amperage capacity of the generator. DO
NOT OVERLOAD.
•
With maximum rated load applied, check
voltage and frequency across transfer switch
terminals E1 and E2. Voltage should be
greater than 230 volts and frequency should
be greater than 59 Hertz.
•
Let the generator run under rated load for at
least 30 minutes. With unit running, listen for
unusual noises, vibration, overheating, etc.,
that might indicate a problem.
5. When checkout under load is complete, set main
circuit breaker of the generator to its OFF or
OPEN position.
6. Let the generator run at no-load for several min-
utes. Then, shut down by setting the AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL switch to its OFF position.
NOTE:
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