SECTION 3 BYPASSING & ISOLATING
3--1
BYPASSING
This procedure explains how to Bypass the closed
Automatic Transfer Switch contacts. Bypassing is re-
quired before the ATS can be tested or isolated. The
Bypass Switch must be in the
AUTOMATIC POS
(posi-
tion) and the Isolation Handle must be in the connected
position (turned clockwise until it stops). The
CON-
NECTED
light should be on.
1. Observe which Automatic Transfer Switch
CLOSED
ON
light is on (
NORMAL
or
EMERGENCY)
on the
STATUS INDICATOR panel. This light indicates the
source connected to the load.
2. Bypass to the
same
source connected to the load as
follows (select direction). See Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2,
and Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-1. Bypass Handle.
To Bypass Normal Source
Push in
the Bypass
Handle then turn it
counterclockwise
to
BYPASS POS
. The By-
pass Switch
CLOSED
ON NORMAL
light
should come on. *
Figure 3-2. Bypass to Normal.
To Bypass Emergency Source
Figure 3-3. Bypass to Emergency.
Pull out
the Bypass
Handle then turn it
counterclockwise
to
BYPASS POS
. The By-
pass Switch
CLOSED
ON
EMERGENCY
light should come on. *
The Automatic Transfer Switch can now be put in the
TEST
or
OPEN
position. See
ISOLATING
.
* NOTE
: When Acc. 66A is specified, the
handle operation is reversed.
Follow
instruction on the door.
ISOLATING
This procedure explains how to isolate the Automatic
Transfer Switch. Isolating is required before any service
work can be performed on the ATS. Observe the ATS
POSITION lights on the STATUS INDICATOR panel.
1. Bypass the closed Automatic Transfer Switch
contacts. See
BYPASSING
.
2. Isolate the Automatic Transfer Switch as follows.
Refer to Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5.
Isolation Handle
installed through
enclosure door
Figure 3-4. Isolation Handle.
Bypass–Isolation Switch is energized.
Do not touch isolation contact fingers;
shock, burns, or death could result.
To Isolate the Automatic Transfer Switch
a. Open the enclosure door and remove the
Isolation
Handle
stored on the right side of the carriage
frame. Close the door. Insert the Isolation Handle
into the shaft (through the door).
b. Turn
Isolation Handle
counterclockwise (about 6
or 7 turns) until the
TEST
light comes on.
c. Continue turning
Isolation Handle
counterclock-
wise (approximately 10 or 11 turns) until it stops
and
DISCONNECTED
light comes on,
TEST
light off.
d. Remove
Isolation Handle
and store it inside the
enclosure on the right side of the carriage frame.
Figure 3-5. Isolated (DISCONNECTED) ATS.
The Transfer Switch can now be removed for inspection
and maintenance. See page 3–2.