Page 2 - Nameplate; The Transfer Switch nameplate includes data for; Catalog Number Identification; A typical Catalog Number is shown below with its
Nameplate The Transfer Switch nameplate includes data for each specific ASCO Series 300 ATS. Use the ATS only within the limits shown on this nameplate. Catalog Number Identification A typical Catalog Number is shown below with its elements explained. The example is for a G–design Series 300 ATS wit...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION; Controller Ground; When normal; Auxiliary Circuits; Section 5, Control Features; Harnesses; Connections to Controller for other Control Features
INSTALLATION (continued) 1--2 Controller Ground A grounding wire must be connected to the controller’slower left mounting stud. Because the controller ismounted on the enclosure door, a conductive strap mustbe used between the enclosure and the door. Thisconnection provides proper grounding which do...
Page 5 - – Manual Operation Test; CLOSED; – Voltage Checks; OPEN
INSTALLATION (continued) 1--3 Functional Test The Functional Test consists of three checks: manualoperation, voltage checks, and electrical operation. Do these checks in the order presented to avoid damaging the automatic transfer switch. Read all instructions on the Wiring Diagram and labelsaffixed...
Page 6 - Verify that the feeders have been; Now continue to; – Electrical Operation
INSTALLATION (continued) 1--4 observe these lights Figure 1–5. Standard controls and indicators. 2 – Voltage Checks First check nameplate on transfer switch; rated voltagemust be the same as normal and emergency line voltages. Verify that the feeders have been connected to the proper lugs. Use extre...
Page 7 - Close the enclosure door first !; Transfer Test; If Motor Load Transfer feature
INSTALLATION (continued) 1--5 press this button observe these lights Figure 1–6. Standard controls and indicators. 3 – Electrical Operation This procedure will check the electrical opertion of theAutomatic Transfer Switch. Close the enclosure door first ! Transfer Test Both normal and emergency sour...
Page 8 - Figure 2–1. Membrane controls and indicator lights.; SECTION 2 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION; Transfer To Emergency; Activation of standard control features shown in Section 5
Hold 15 sec. to start the engine generator and to transfer the load to emergency. Press to cancel the active exercise period (stops engine now or after cooldown) See page 5–1. Hold 5 sec. to set 20 min. engine exercise period immediately (engine starts) and weekly thereafter. ³ blinks slowly when bu...
Page 9 - SECTION 3 TESTING & SERVICE; PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE; Operate the switch at least once a month; Transfer Switch Test; Checklist for Yearly Inspection; lubrication; DISCONNECTING THE CONTROLLER; Disconnecting the Plugs; Section 1; Bypass Time Delay
SECTION 3 TESTING & SERVICE 3 --- 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE For high reliability and long life for the ATS: Operate the switch at least once a month . Perform this 4–step Electrical Operation Test (test with load transfer). Transfer Switch Test 1. Press and hold the door-mounted Transfer Test but...
Page 10 - MANUAL LOAD TRANSFER; Manual Operation Test; Section; Trouble-Shooting the Motor Load Transfer Feature
TESTING & SERVICE (continued) 3 --- 2 MANUAL LOAD TRANSFER This procedure will manually transfer the load if the controller is disconnected. Do not manually operate the transfer switch until both power sources are disconnected: open both circuit breakers. 1. Open normal and emergency source circ...
Page 11 - SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS; Time Delay Adjustment; Any change in these settings may affect the; Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings).
SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS 4 --- 1 Time Delay Adjustment Standard time delays are set to customer specifications(if none specified, standard factory settings are used). To change a setting, follow procedure on page 4-2. UseTable 4-1 as a guide to time delay values and their corre-sponding adjustment DIP ...
Page 12 - ADJUSTMENTS; Do not make any setting changes; How to Change a Setting; off; Close the enclosure door.; automatic
ADJUSTMENTS (continued) 4 --- 2 Do not make any setting changes while the controller is energized. How to Change a Setting 1. Prevent the transfer switch from operating by discon- necting one source first, then the other, as follows: a. If the transfer switch is in the Normal position,open the emerg...
Page 13 - SECTION 5 CONTROL FEATURES – ENGINE EXERCISERS; push button is pressed (and; Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings.; Select below either; NOTE
SECTION 5 CONTROL FEATURES – ENGINE EXERCISERS 5 --- 1 These timers periodically exercise the emergency engine-generator plant. They can be set to exercise with or withoutload transfer, or they can be completely disabled. The engine-generator should be exercised under load once a week fora minimum t...
Page 14 - CONTROL FEATURES; Optional Accessory 11BG – SOURCE AVAILABILITY SIGNAL; Source; Programmable Engine Exerciser
CONTROL FEATURES (continued) 5 --- 2 Optional Accessory 11BG – SOURCE AVAILABILITY SIGNAL & PROGRAMMABLE ENGINE EXERCISER MODULE 2–line display 3 buttons connections for source availability signal contacts Figure 5–2. Accessory 11BG module (mounted behind operator interface and connected to the ...
Page 15 - Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock,; Every
Fast/Slow Adjust Daylight Saving Time Adjust Date Time Start TIme Engine Exerciser Run TIme CONTROL FEATURES (continued) 5 --- 3 How to Set Optional Programmable Engine Exerciser (part of Acc. 11BG module) Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock, burns, or death is used in this transfer switch. D...
Page 16 - INPHASE MONITOR; Note; LOAD DISCONNECT FEATURE; Delay After Transfer*; REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES
CONTROL FEATURES (continued) 5 --- 4 INPHASE MONITOR FOR MOTOR LOAD TRANSFER Inphase monitoring logic controls transfer and retransferof motor loads, so that inrush currents do not exceednormal starting currents. It avoids nuisance tripping ofcircuit breakers and mechanical damage to motorcouplings....
Page 17 - Turn the thermostat’s dial to required setting as shown.; AVAILABLE KITS FROM ASCO; Controls
CONTROL FEATURES (continued) 5 --- 5 OPTIONAL STRIP HEATER (Accessory 44) Accessory 44 Strip Heater is designed to keep ambienttemperatures within the Automatic Transfer Switchenclosure at acceptable levels. This accessory consists of amounting bracket with strip heater, thermostat, andterminal bloc...
Page 18 - INDEX; see
INDEX Printed in U.S.A. Copyright --- ASCO Power Technologies, L.P. 2009 A accessories, 5–2, 5–5auxiliary circuits, 1–2 B battery, 4–2, 5–1buttons, push, 3–1bypass time delay, 1–5, 2–1, 3–1 C cable lugs, preparation, 1–1 catalog number, inside covercleaning, 3–1connections engine control contact, 1–...