Generac Power Systems GTS "W", Owner'S Manual

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3.2.1 CLOSE TO NORMAL SOURCE SIDE
Before proceeding, verify the position of the switch by
observing window “A” in figure 3.1. If window “A” reads
“ON”, proceed with Step 1, and if it reads “OFF”, pro-
ceed with Step 2.
Step 1: With the handle attached to the actuating shaft,
move handle in the direction of the arrow on the
switch cover until it stops — DO NOT FORCE.
Release handle slowly to allow the spring in the
switch box to relax. “OFF” now appears in
Window “A” and “ON” appears in Window “B”.
(Proceed with Step 2).
Step 2: With the handle attached to the actuating shaft,
move handle in the direction of the arrow on the
switch cover until it stops — DO NOT FORCE.
Release handle slowly to allow the spring in the
switch box to relax. “ON” now appears in
Window “A” and “OFF” appears in Window “B”.
(Proceed with B: Close to STANDBY Source
Side).
3.2.2 CLOSE TO STANDBY SOURCE SIDE
Before proceeding, ensure that the previous 3.2.1, “Step
2” Close to NORMAL Source Side is completed. See
Figure 3.1. This will ensure that Window “B” on the
switch reads “OFF”. With the handle attached to the
actuating shaft, move the handle in the direction of the
arrow on the switch cover until it stops - DO NOT
FORCE. Release handle slowly to allow the spring in the
switch box to relax. “OFF” now appears in Window “A”
and “ON” appears in Window “B”.
3.2.3 RETURN TO NORMAL SOURCE SIDE
Manually actuate switch to return Window “A” to the
“ON” position.
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Section 3 — Operation
Generac GTS “W” Type Transfer Switch
Figure 3.1 — Actuating Transfer Switch