Page 2 - Nameplate; The Transfer Switch nameplate includes data for each; 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 Series 300 ATS with switche...
Page 3 - Rating Label; Do not exceed the values on the rating label.
ASCO Series 300 Automatic Transfer Switches (ATSs) are Listed under Underwriters Laboratories UL 1008 Standard for Safety for Automatic Transfer Switches. All control features are UL Component Recognized, which assures that ASCO automatic transfer switches meet OSHA Safety Requirements and will be a...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; Engine Starting Contacts; When normal; Auxiliary Circuits; Section 5, Control Features; Connections to Controller
terminal block for engine start and auxiliary circuit connections left side of transfer switch COMMON FEATURE 7 closes to start FEATURE 8 opens to start COMMON FEATURE 14B closed on emergency FEATURE 14A closed on normal COMMON FEATURE 14BA closed on emergency FEATURE 14AA closed on normal Engine St...
Page 7 - – Manual Operation Test; After deenergizing both power sources, open the; Return the transfer switch to the Normal position.; – Voltage Checks
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 labelsaffi...
Page 8 - Verify that the feeders have been; Now continue to; – Electrical Operation
INSTALLATION (continued) 1 --- 4 observe these lights Figure 1–5. St andard 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 e...
Page 9 - 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. See Figure 1–6. Close the enclosure door first ! Transfer Test Both normal...
Page 10 - Figure 2–1. Membrane controls and indicator lights.; SECTION 2 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION; Transfer To Emergency
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. ➤ blinks slowly when bu...
Page 11 - SECTION 3 TESTING & SERVICE; PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE; Operate the switch at least once a month; Transfer Switch Test; Clean and inspect the switch once a year.; DISCONNECTING THE CONTROLLER; Disconnecting the Plugs; Do not unplug the controller until step; Reconnecting the Plugs; Do not reconnect the controller until step; Bypass Time Delay
SECTION 3 TESTING & SERVICE 3 --- 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Reasonable care in preventive maintenance will insure high reliability and long life for the automatic transfer switch. Operate the switch at least once a month . Perform this four step Electrical Operation Test. This is a test with load...
Page 12 - 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 13 - 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 14 - 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 15 - 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 for aminimum t...
Page 16 - CONTROL FEATURES; Optional Accessory 11BG – SOURCE AVAILABILITY SIGNAL; Source Accepted; Programmable Engine Exerciser; See next page for instructions on setting the timer.; DIP Switch Settings in the Controller
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 17 - Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock,; Every; hour
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 18 - 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 19 - 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 20 - INDEX; see
INDEX Printed in U.S.A. Copyright --- ASCO Power Technologies, L.P. 2007 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, 1–1 preparation, 1–1 catalog number, inside covercleaning, 3–1connections engine control contact...