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IB01602017E
Instructional Booklet
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Effective: July 2010
ATC-100 Contactor Based Transfer Switch
Figure 1. Typical Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Equipment
Nameplate.
All possible contingencies that may arise during installation, opera-
tion, or maintenance, and all details and variations of this equip-
ment do no purport to be covered by these instructions. If further
information is desired by the purchaser regarding a particular
installation, operation, or maintenance of particular equipment,
please contact an authorized Eaton Sales Representative or the
installing contractor.
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Preliminary Comments and Safety Precautions
This technical document is intended to cover most aspects associ-
ated with the installation, application, operation, and maintenance
of the Automatic Transfer Controller (ATC-100) controlled contac-
tor based ATS with 400 Amperes (A) rating. It is provided as a
guide for authorized and qualified personnel only. Please refer to
the specific WARNING and CAUTION in Section 1.1.2 before pro-
ceeding. If further information is required by the purchaser regard-
ing a particular installation, application, or maintenance activity,
please contact an authorized Eaton sales representative or the
installing contractor.
1.1.1 Warranty and Liability Information
No warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of fit-
ness for a particular purpose of merchantability, or warranties aris-
ing from course of dealing or usage of trade, are made regarding
the information, recommendations and descriptions contained
herein. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or
user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or
otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential
damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or
loss of use of equipment, plant or power system, cost of capital,
loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing power
facilities, or claims against the purchaser or user by its customers
resulting from the use of the information and descriptions con-
tained herein.
1.1.2 Safety Precautions
All safety codes, safety standards, and/or regulations must be
strictly observed in the installation, operation, and maintenance of
this device.
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN-
AFTER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNPACK, ASSEMBLE, OPERATE,
OR MAINTAIN THIS EQUIPMENT.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE TRANSFER SWITCH
ENCLOSURES THAT CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY. FOLLOW PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES TO AVOID THESE VOLTAGES.
TRANSFER SWITCH EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOK IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN ITS NAME-
PLATE RATINGS. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY
CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL RESULTING IN DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALL RESPONSIBLE
PERSONNEL SHOULD LOCATE THE DOOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
NAMEPLATE AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE INFORMATION PROVIDED
ON THE NAMEPLATE. A TYPICAL EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATE IS
SHOWN IN FIGURE 1
Cat No: ATC1C2X20400WRU
Style No:
ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO
WITH U.S. COMPONENTS 30 - 43465
ITEM: 001
PIECE: 001
CS#: 123456
J050412234
Volts: 240
Poles: 2
Amps: 400
Phase: 1
Hertz: 60
Wire: 3
GO No: ABC0123
OF: 001
WARNING
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE PRO-
CEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE
OF A TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN ABOVE TO
FAMILIARIZE PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESENTATION.
THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO
WARNINGS, WHICH APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT. IN
ADDITION, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ARE ALL UPPER CASE AND
BOLDFACE.
CAUTION
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRESENTED
IN THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION, OPERA-
TION, OR APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, ONLY
QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM ANY
WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT. ANY WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE FOL-
LOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PERMA-
NENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
