Page 2 - Introduction; About this product; The American Power Conversion; Protect your investment
1 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Introduction About this product The American Power Conversion ® (APC ® ) Universal Transfer Switch (UTS) is a fully automatic transfer switch for use in optional standby systems in homes or small business...
Page 3 - Safety Precautions; local and national electrical codes.; All Units
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 2 Unpack and Inspect Inspect the UTS upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.Check the package contents: Safet...
Page 4 - Specifications; UTS Specifications
3 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Specifications UTS Specifications UTS6/UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Electrical Input - Utility Input line Circuit: 12 AWGNeutral: 10 AWG Circuit: 12 AWGNeutral: 10 AWG Circuit: 12 AWGTwo Neutral: 10 AWG Voltage r...
Page 5 - Output; Environmental
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 4 UTS Specifications UTS6/UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Output Nominal voltage 120 V circuits 120 V six total 120 V four total 120 V eight total Nominal voltage 240 V circuits N/A 240 V one across Phase A & B 24...
Page 6 - UTS Configurable Features; Feature; Configuration and Setup
5 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UTS Configurable Features Feature Description Uninterruptible Power Supply • provides UPS backup for uninterrupted operation and power protection• provides backup power until the generator comes on line A...
Page 7 - Site Planning and Preparation; Select a location; Generators
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 6 Site Planning and Preparation Select a location Select a suitable location that meets the environmental specifications and safety requirements of the UTS. Refer to the Specifications table in this manual....
Page 8 - Generator Load Balance; Operation Manual; Installation; Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.
7 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Generator Load Balance Follow these steps to ensure load balance for the generator. UTS6/UTS6BI/UTS10BI models only 1. Determine the total power rating required if all connected loads were to run continuo...
Page 9 - Surface mount installation; the unit is being installed.; Flush mount installation; Connect UTS to circuit breaker panel.; Connect UTS to circuit breaker panel; circuit breaker panel enclosure.
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 8 Surface mount installation 1. Hang the UTS on a nail using the mounting eyelet located on the rear of the unit.2. Locate two 16 inch on center wall studs within one foot of the building circuit breaker pa...
Page 10 - UTS circuits; UTS Wiring Plan; Quick Install Guide
9 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UTS circuits Note: UTS6/UTS6H - Utilizing all of the UTS circuits is not necessary. However, Circuits 5 and 6 must be connected to the building circuit panel and must receive power for the UTS to function...
Page 11 - For a UTS6BI; OUT; for a UTS6BI; IN and 6 IN
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 10 240 V circuit wiring Consult the UTS Wiring Plan table in the Quick Install Guide that was filled in previously. The UTS6 and UTS6H provide 120 V circuits only. The UTS6BI utilizes circuits 5 and 6 as a ...
Page 12 - Wiring schematics UTS6
11 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Wiring schematics UTS6
Page 13 - Wiring schematics UTS6H
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 12 Wiring schematics UTS6H
Page 14 - Wiring schematics UTS6BI
13 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Wiring schematics UTS6BI
Page 15 - Wiring schematics UTS10BI
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 14 Wiring schematics UTS10BI
Page 16 - UTS Controls and Indicators; Control or Indicator
15 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UTS Controls and Indicators The UTS controls and indicators are located on the front of the UTS. Control or Indicator Description ! LCD • Displays two lines with 20 characters per line• Displays UTS stat...
Page 17 - Verify circuit connections; Utility Source
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 16 UTS Power Connectors The power connectors are located on the front of the UTS. Connect Power to the UTS Verify circuit connections 1. Reconnect power to the circuit breaker panel and switch ON all of the...
Page 18 - Initial Setup; UTS Setup Wizard; Generator Automatic Start/Stop Kit
17 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Initial Setup After several initializing LCD screens appear and the Utility Source LED illuminates, the LCD will display this message: UTS Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard enables the user to: • view the fa...
Page 21 - Connect UTS to Backup Power Sources; Generator; AUTO; Generator to UTS Connectors and Cables; UTS Model
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 20 Connect UTS to Backup Power Sources UTS10BI Generator WARNING: Home generator backup systems should be installed by a licensed electrician. L ocate the generator outside a building and at least 10 feet a...
Page 22 - UPS; Backup2; power source. The UPS input; Other backup power sources; for
21 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UPS The UTS is equipped with a standard IEC 320, 120 V inlet specifically intended for use with a UPS. Use the power cord supplied in the accessories kit to connect the UPS to the UTS.The UTS is equipped...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting; Problem and Possible Cause; This is not
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 22 Troubleshooting Use this chart to solve minor UTS problems.Refer to www.apc.com for assistance with complex UTS problems. Problem and Possible Cause Solution Problem: The UTS conduit is too long or too s...
Page 24 - Circuit Configuration and Setup
23 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Problem and Possible Cause Solution Problem: UTS configuration errors are found Cause: Initial UTS configuration is found to be incorrect. • Reset the UTS to the factory defaults and begin the setup proc...
Page 25 - Lo; tt; To
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 24 Lo a d P o w e r W a tt s or A m ps UTS W iri n g P lan L o ad V o lt ag e UTS Ci rc ui ts Ev en Od d No te s E ve n Ci rc ui ts T o ta l: O dd Ci rc ui ts T o ta l: To ta l P o w e r: BACKUP1 UP S/G en ...
Page 26 - Circuit Assignments; Load Description
25 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Circuit Assignments The tables on this page and the previous page are intended to be filled in and taped to the inside cover of the building circuit breaker panel enclosure. UTS6/UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Cir...
Page 27 - Service; APC Worldwide Customer Support; Radio Frequency Warnings; FCC Class B Compliance Notice
Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 26 Service If the unit requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in Troubleshooting to eliminate common problems. 2. If the problem persists, cont...
