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Installation Manual  

 

ASCO 3ATS, 3ADTS, 3NTS, 3NDTS 

 

381333-404 B 

ASCO Power Technologies 

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Figure 7.  Four indicator lights. 

 

2 – Voltage Checks 

First check the nameplate on the transfer switch; rated voltage 
must be the same as normal and emergency line voltages. 

 

 

Use extreme caution when using a meter to 
measure voltages in the following steps.   
Do not touch power terminals; shock, burns, or 
death 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. 

 

 

1

Close the normal source circuit breaker. The 
normal source accepted and the load on normal 
lights should come on. 

2

Use an accurate voltmeter to 
check phase to phase and 
phase to neutral voltages 
present at the transfer switch 
normal source terminals. 

 

3

Close the emergency source circuit breaker. 
(Start generator, if necessary.)  The emergency 
source accepted light should come on. 

4

Use an accurate voltmeter to 
check phase to phase and 
phase to neutral voltages 
present at the transfer switch 
emergency source terminals.* 

 

5

Use a phase rotation meter to 
check phase rotation of 
emergency source; it must be 
the same at the normal 
source. 

 

6

Shut down the engine-generator, if applicable. 
The emergency source accepted light should go 
off.  Then put the starting control selector switch 
(on the generator set) in the automatic position.  
Close the enclosure door. 

Continue to 

3 – Electrical Operation

 on the next page. 

Load on 

Normal

 

Load on 

Emergency

 

Normal Source 

Accepted

 

Emergency 

Source Accepted

Summary of Contents for 3ADTS

Page 1: ...URE COMMON ALARM NOT IN AUTO SIGNALING FEATURES INPHASE TRANSFER FEATURE FOR LOAD TRANSFER SOURCE AVAILABILITY SIGNALS EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY COMPATIBILITY LOAD CURRENT METERING NON AUTOMATIC MANUAL OPERATION FOUR FUNCTION SOFTWARE BUNDLE REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...

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Page 8: ...h 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 meta...

Page 9: ...d 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 harn...

Page 10: ...s provided on the transfer switch for maintenance purposes only Manual operation of the transfer switch should be checked before it is energized operated electrically Do not manually operate the transfer switch until both power sources are disconnected open both circuit breakers 1 After deenergizing both power sources open the enclosure door Locate and remove the maintenance handle from the clip o...

Page 11: ...e positions ALL POWER MUST BE OFF Transfer Switch Position Interlocked Shafts Link between contact shafts prevents closing both N E contacts Maintenance Handle Shaft Indicators Normal E O upper contacts open N C lower contacts closed Load Disconnected E O upper contacts open N O lower contacts open Emergency E O upper contacts closed N C lower contacts open Note The hub and contact shaft turn in o...

Page 12: ...e settings in the controller 1 Close the normal source circuit breaker The normal source accepted and the load on normal lights should come on 2 Use an accurate voltmeter to check phase to phase and phase to neutral voltages present at the transfer switch normal source terminals 3 Close the emergency source circuit breaker Start generator if necessary The emergency source accepted light should com...

Page 13: ...s the transfer button The engine should start and run within 15 seconds For 3NTS 3NDTS the generator must be started manually at the generator The emergency source accepted light should come on 3 For 3ATS 3ADTS the transfer switch should transfer to the emergency position The load on emergency light should come on and the load on normal light should go off For 3NTS 3NDTS press the transfer button ...

Page 14: ...ns 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 s 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...

Page 15: ...st 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 wai...

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