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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.

Summary of Contents for 7ATBC34000N5C

Page 1: ... installation and connection details and accessories Refer to Group 5 Controller User s Guide 381333 126 for ATS status display messages time delays pickup dropout settings and adjustments Rating Label Each 7000 Series ATB 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 Do not exceed the values on...

Page 2: ...equired door opening space If bottom cable entry is used the foundation must be pre pared so that conduit stubs are located correctly Refer to appropriate enclosureoutline drawingfor specifiedcable entrance area and location Provide cable bending space andclearancetolivemetal parts When aconcrete flooris poured use interlocking conduit spacercaps ora woodor metal template to maintain proper condui...

Page 3: ...ection is used use SAE grade 5 hardware to connect bus to appropriate terminal plates on bypass switching device Wipe off bus surfaces before they are joined If bus is dirty gently clean surfaces with a non flammablesolvent Avoidtouching cleanedsurfaces Do not breathe cleaning solvent vapors Use SAE grade 5 hardware and tighten the bolted joints to the torque specified in Table 2 1 The reliability...

Page 4: ... roll it into the cabinet isolation contacts facing inward Align the rollers between the floor guides and push the carriage in until its crank pins engage the latch plates on both sides Then follow the procedure below NOTE Solenoid lock SL1 on the Isolation shaft inhibits operation of the drawout Isola tion contacts unless the Transfer Switch and Bypass Switch are in compatible positions This sole...

Page 5: ...nterference tag in place Figure 1 2 continue slowly turning the Isolation Handle clockwise until it stops approximately 6 or 7 turns Now remove the interference tag from the solenoid latch Observe The Transfer Switch should be pulled inward the isolation contact fingers should make with the male stabs as shown in Figure 1 6 Also check that the Bypass Switch switched neutral contacts have opened Fi...

Page 6: ...g a meter to measure voltages Do not touch power termi nals shock burns or death could result Perform steps 1 6 at the right Observe the status lights See Figures 1 8 and 1 11 Black square means light is on White square means light is off If necessary adjust voltage regulator on generator per the manufacturer s recommendations The ATB will respond only to rated voltage specified on the nameplate N...

Page 7: ...onnect isolation contacts 2 A detachable manual operator handle is provided on the Transfer Switch for maintenance purposes only Do not manually operate the Transfer Switch unless the Isolation Handle is in the OPEN position and the DISCONNECTED light is on handle rotating weight Figure 1 10 Transfer Switch manual operator handle Figure 1 11 Status Indicator Panel Insert the manual handle into the...

Page 8: ...solation Handle clockwise until it stops about 6 or 7 turns The CONNECTED light should come on TEST light off Remove the Isolation Handle and store it inside the enclosure on the carriage frame on the right side 4 Turn the Bypass Handle clockwise to the AUTO MATIC POS position The Bypass Switch CLOSED ON NORMAL light should go off ThiscompletestheFunctionalTestof theATB Thegenera tor s starting co...

Page 9: ...lation Remove any mois ture with a clean cloth j Check the transfer switch contacts Remove transfer switch barriers and check the condition of the contacts Replace contacts when pitted or worn excessively Reinstall the barriers carefully j Maintain transfer switch lubrication Ifswitchissub jected to severe dust or abnormal operating conditions renew factory lubrication on all movements and link ag...

Page 10: ...ansfer switch does not transfer the load to normal source when normal returns or when the Transfer Control switch is released Wait for Feature 3A time delay to time out Voltmeter should read at least 90 of nominal phase to phase voltage between transfer switch terminals NB NC NC NA NA NB or NL1 NL2 for 2 pole Engine generator set does not stop after load retransfer to the normal source Wait for Fe...

Page 11: ...OLATING 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...

Page 12: ...ng electrical shock burns or death Do not touch isolation contact fingers 1 Open the ATS cabinet doors all the way Remove the bottom louvered enclosure pan if not already removed All arc chutes and interphase barriers must be in place on the Transfer Switch The enclosure tracks and floor in front must be free of debris The Transfer Switch contacts must be closed on the same source that is feeding ...

Page 13: ...This light indicates the source connected to the load 4 Observe which Transfer Switch CLOSED ON light is on NORMAL or EMERGENCY This light indicates the position of the Transfer Switch If it is not in the same position as the Bypass Switch change the Transfer Switch position as follows To change the position of transfer switch Operate to NORMAL Operate to EMERGENCY Turn Transfer Control switch cou...

Page 14: ...2 manual load transfer 2 2 warning 2 2 N nameplate cover Normal Source Accepted light 1 5 O operation electrical 1 7 manual 1 6 warning 1 6 P parts 2 1 phase rotation check 1 2 preventive maintenance 2 1 problem 2 2 R rating label cover replacement parts 2 1 return to service 3 3 S service ASCO Services Inc ASI 2 1 settings see Controller User s Guide T test functional 1 5 1 6 1 7 testing power ca...

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