ASCO Power Technologies 3ATS Transfer Switches Instruction Manual

ASCO Power Technologies 3ATS Transfer Switches

Product Information

The ASCO 3ATS, 3ADTS, 3NTS, and 3NDTS are H-design transfer switches with a rating of 800-1200 A. These transfer switches are designed for reliable and safe power transfer between the utility and backup power sources. They are equipped with various safety features to protect against hazards and ensure proper operation.

Rating Label
Each transfer switch contains a rating label that provides specific values for loads and fault circuit withstand/closing ratings. It is important not to exceed these values as it can cause personal injury or serious equipment damage.

PRODUCT Installation

The installation of the transfer switch should be carried out by  an experienced licensed electrician. The transfer switches are factory wired and tested, but installation still requires mounting, connecting service cables, and connecting engine start and auxiliary control circuits if required.

Supporting Foundation
The supporting foundation for the enclosure must be level and straight. The applicable enclosure outline drawing provided with the transfer switch should be referred to for all mounting details, including door opening space. If bottom cable entry is used, the foundation must be prepared correctly to ensure proper conduit alignment and clearance to live metal parts.

Mounting

The transfer switch should be mounted vertically to a rigid supporting structure. The outline and mounting diagram provided with the switch should be followed for proper mounting instructions. Flat washers should be used behind the mounting holes to level all mounting points and prevent distortion of the transfer switch.

NOTICE: It is important to protect the transfer switch from construction grit and metal chips to prevent malfunction or shortened life of the switch.

Product Usage Instructions

Once the ASCO transfer switch is properly installed, follow the steps below for proper usage:

Functional Test

1. Manual Operation: Familiarize yourself with the manual operation procedures outlined in the user’s guide (refer to User’s Guide 381333-400). Perform a manual operation test to ensure the transfer switch functions correctly.
2. Voltage Checks: Follow the instructions provided in the user’s guide to perform voltage checks and ensure proper functioning of the transfer switch.
3. Electrical Operation: Refer to the user’s guide for detailed instructions on electrical operation, including any required adjustments or settings.

Testing & Service

Perform the following tests and maintenance procedures:

1. Transfer Test: Regularly conduct transfer tests to verify the proper functioning of the transfer switch. Refer to the user’s guide for specific instructions on conducting a transfer test.
2. Preventive Maintenance: Follow the preventive maintenance procedures outlined in the user’s guide to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the transfer switch.
3. Manual Load Transfer: Learn how to perform a manual load transfer using the transfer switch. Refer to the user’s guide for step-by-step instructions.

INSTURCTION

• DANGER
  DANGER is used in this manual to warn of a hazard situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING
  WARNING is used in this manual to warn of a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result death or serious injury.

• CAUTION
  CAUTION is used in this manual to warn of a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.Refer to the outline and wiring drawings provided with the 3ATS, 3NTS, 3ADTS, or 3NDTS for all installation and connection details and accessories. Refer to User’s Guide 381333-400 for the Group G Controller status display messages, time delays, pickup and dropout settings, and adjustments.

• Rating Label
  Each transfer switch contains a rating label to define the loads and fault circuit withstand/closing ratings. Refer to the label on the transfer switch for specific values.

• WARNING
  Do not exceed the values on the rating label. Exceeding the rating can cause person injury or serious equipment damage. An experienced licensed electrician must install the transfer switch.

Installation

These transfer switches are factory wired and tested. Installation requires mounting, connecting service cables, and connecting engine start and auxiliary control circuits (if required.).

Supporting Foundation
The supporting foundation for the enclosure must be level and straight. Refer to the applicable enclosure outline drawing included with the transfer switch for all mounting details including door opening space. If bottom cable entry is used, the foundation must be prepared so that the conduit stubs are located correctly. Refer to the enclosure outline drawing for specified area and location. Provide cable bending space and 1 inch minimum clearance to live metal parts. When a concrete floor is poured, use  interlocking conduit spacer caps or a wood or metal templateto maintain proper conduit alignment.
Mounting
Refer to the outline and mounting diagram and mount the transfer switch according to details and instructions shown on the diagram. Mount it vertically to a rigid supporting structure. Level all mounting points by using flat washers behind the holes to avoid distortion of the transfer switch.
NOTICE
Protect the transfer switch from construction grit and metal chips to prevent malfunction or shortened life of the transfer switch.

Line Connections
Refer to the wiring diagram provided with the transfer switch. All wiring must be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes.
DANGER
De-energize the conductors before making any line or auxiliary circuit connections. Be sure that the Normal and Emergency line connections are in proper phase rotation. Place the engine generator starting control in the OFF position. Make sure engine generator is not in operation.

Testing Power Conductors
Do not connect the power conductors to the transfer switch until they are tested. Installing power cables in conduit, cable troughs, and ceiling- suspended hangers often requires considerable force. The pulling of cables can damage insulation and stretch or break the conductor’s strands. For this reason, after the cables are pulled into position, and before they are connected, they should be tested to verify that they are not defective or have been damaged during installation.
Connecting Power Cables
After the power cables have been tested, connect them to the appropriate terminal lugs on the transfer switch as shown on the wiring diagram provided with the transfer switch. Make sure that the lugs provided are suitable for use with the cables being installed. Standard terminal lugs are solderless screw type and will accept the wire sizes listed on the drawings provided with the transfer switch. Be careful when stripping insulation from the cables, avoid nicking or ringing the conductor. Remove surface oxides from cables by cleaning with a wire brush. When aluminum cable is used, apply joint compound to conductors. Tighten cable lugs to the torque specified on rating label.
Harnesses
The transfer switch is connected to the left side of the controller by a plug- in harness (two plugs).
Auxiliary Circuits
Connect auxiliary circuit wires to appropriate terminals on the transfer switch as shown on the wiring diagram.
Controller Ground
A grounding wire must be connected to the controller’s lower left mounting stud. Because the controller is mounted on the  enclosure door, a conductive strap must be used between theenclosure and the door. This connection provides proper grounding which does not rely upon the door hinges.
Engine Starting Contacts
The engine control contact connections (if used) are located on the transfer switch for 3ATS & 3NTS or in the upper right side of the enclosure for 3ADTS & 3NDTS. Connect signal wires to appropriate terminals as specified in Table A and shown in Figure 1.

Table A. Engine Start Connections.

Figure 1. Engine start and auxiliary circuit terminal block TB located on 3ATS & 3NTS the transfer switch.

Figure 2. Main contact position indicators on right side.

Functional Test

The functional test consists of three checks: manual operation, voltage checks, and electrical operation.

NOTICE
Do these checks in the order presented to avoid damaging the transfer switch.

Manual Operation
A maintenance handle is provided on the transfer switch formaintenance purposes only. Manual operation of the transfer switch should be checked before it is energized (operated electrically).

WARNING
Do not manually operate the transfer switch untilboth power sources are disconnected: open bothcircuit breakers.

1. After deenergizing both power sources, open the enclosure door. Locate and remove the maintenance handle from the clip on the left side of the transfer switch. See Figures 3, 4, 5, & 6. See Figure 2 for the contact position indicators.
2. Install the handle into the hole in the molded hub. Move the handle up or down as shown to manually operate the transfer switch. It should operate smoothly without any  binding. If it does not, check for shipping damage orconstruction debris.
3. 3ADTS and 3NTS have two contact shaft hubs. See Figures 5 and 6 and Table B.
4. Return the transfer switch to the Normal position.
   • Note: If Normal and Emergency connections are reversed this operation is also reversed.

Figure 4. Maintenance handle on 3ATS & 3NTS.

Figure 5. Maintenance handle on 3ADTS & 3NDTS.

Figure 6. Maintenance handle operation on 3ADTS & 3NDTS
WARNING
Table B. 3ADTS & 3NDTS Maintenance Handle positions. ALL POWER MUST BE OFF !

Figure 7. Four indicator lights.
Voltage Checks
First check the nameplate on the transfer switch; rated voltage must be the same as normal and emergency line voltages.
DANGER
Use extreme caution when using a meter to measure voltages in the following steps.  Do not touch power terminals; shock, burns, ordeath could result! Perform steps 1 through 6 at the right. Observe the indicator lights. See Figure 7.

• Black circle means the light is on.
• White circle means the light is off.
• If necessary, adjust the voltage regulator on the generator according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The transfer switch will respond only to the rated voltage specified on the transfer switch nameplate.
• Also see User’s Guide 381333-400 for voltage settings in the controller.

Continue to 3 – Electrical Operation on the next page.

Figure 8. Transfer button and indicator lights.
Electrical Operation
This procedure will check the electrical operation of the transfer switch.

WARNING
Close the transfer switch enclosure door and tighten the screws before you test electrical operation. Perform steps 1 through 5 at the right. Observe the status lights. See Figure 8.

• Black circle means light is on.
• White circle means light is off.

NOTE: For 3NTS manually start the emergency generator at the generator. Then press the transfer button for load transfer. If the inphase transfer feature is activated, transfer may not occur immediately. Transfer will occur when the phase relationship between sources is correct. Press the transfer button again for load retransfer to normal, then manually stop the generator at the generator. Also see User’s Guide 381333-400 for inphase transfer and time delay settings in the controller. This completes the functional test of the transfer switch. Leave the engine-generator starting control in the automatic position.

Testing & Service Transfer Test
Operate the transfer switch at least once a month by following the Electrical Operation procedure on page 6.

Preventive Maintenance

Reasonable care in preventive maintenance will insure high reliability and long life for the transfer switch. An annual preventive maintenance program is recommended. ASCO Services, Inc. (ASI) is ASCO Power Technologies’ national service organization. ASI can be contacted at 1-800-800-2726 for information on preventive maintenance agreements.

Yearly Inspection

• DANGER
  Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock, burns, or death is used in this transfer switch. Deenergize both Normal & Emergency power sources before performing inspections!

• Clean the enclosure
  Deenergize all sources, then brush and vacuum away any excessive dust accumulation. Remove moisture with a clean cloth.

• Inspect the transfer switch contacts.
  Deenergize all sources, then remove the transfer switch barriers and check the contact condition. Replace contacts when pitted or worn excessively. Reinstall the barriers carefully.

• Maintain transfer switch lubrication. Under normal
  operating conditions no further lubricating is required. Renew factory lubrication if the transfer switch is subjected to severe dust, abnormal operating conditions, or if the TS coil is replaced. Order lubrication kit 75-100.

• Check all cable connections & retighten them.
  Torque to values shown on the transfer switch label.

Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts provide the Serial No., Bill of Material No. (BOM), and Catalog No. from the transfer switch nameplate. In the US call 800-800-2726 (ASCO) or contact [email protected].
Manual Load Transfer
This procedure will manually transfer the load if the controller is disconnected.

WARNING

Do not manually operate the transfer switch until both power sources are disconnected: open both circuit breakers.

1. Deenergize both the normal and emergency source (open both circuit breakers).
2. Use the maintenance handle to manually operate the transfer switch to the opposite source. See pages 3 and 4, Manual Operation.
3. Close the enclosure door. If the transfer switch is in the emergency position, manually start the generator and then close the emergency source circuit breaker.

Troubleshooting

For 3ATS & 3ADTS the engine- generator set does not start when the transfer test button is pressed or when the Normal source fails.| The outage must be long enough to allow for the feature 1C time delay plus engine cranking and starting time.| Starting control must be in automatic position.

Batteries must be charged and connected. Check wiring to the engine starting contacts.

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For 3ATS & 3ADTS the transfer switch does not transfer the load to the emergency source after the gen-set starts.| Wait for the feature 2B time delay. For immediate transfer, press the transfer button (bypass timer). If inphase transfer is active, wait for inphase condition. For 3NTS & 3NDTS press the transfer button.| s the generator accepted light on? Generator output circuit breaker must be closed. Generator frequency must be correct.| *** Voltmeter should read at least 90% of nominal phase to phase voltage between transfer switch terminals EA and EC (or EL1 and EL2 for 2 pole switches).

• There are factory settings.

For 3ATS & 3ADTS the transfer switch does not transfer the load to normal source when normal returns or after transfer test.| Wait for the feature 3A time delay. For immediate retransfer, press the transfer button (bypass timer). If inphase transfer is active, wait for inphase condition. For 3NTS & 3NDTS press the transfer button.| ****

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| Voltmeter should read at least 90% of nominal phase to phase voltage between transfer switch terminals NB and NC, NC and NA, and NA and NB (or NL1 and NL2 for 2 pole switches).
For 3ATS & 3ADTS  the generator does not stop after load retransfer to the normal source.| Wait for the feature 2E delay.| Starting control must be in automatic position.| ****

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For 3ADTS & 3ADTS the load is deenergized (off). Load Disconnect Timer on display.| Wait for the delayed- transition transfer timer. See User’s Guide 381333-400.|  | ****

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Not in auto light is always on.| For 3NTS & 3NDTS this light is always on, indicating it is a manual transfer switch.| ****

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Alert light is on.| Read the display for more information. Refer to User’s Guide 381333-400.| ****

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Printed in U.S.A. © ASCO Power Technologies, L.P. 2013 ASCO Power Technologies 381333-405 3ATS, 3ADTS, 3NTS, 3NDTS H-design 800-1200 A Transfer Switches

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