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Vertiv™ XTE PTS Series PEIL/PESB Power Transfer Switches Description & Installation Manual 

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Figure 2:  

Power Transfer Cabinet (Exploded View) 

 

 

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Cabinet Dimensions 

The dimensions of both the XTE PTS Series PEIL/PESB Power Transfer Switches are: 

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height: 

433/16 inches (109.7 cm) 

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width: 

213/8 inches (54.3 cm) 

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depth: 

9 inches (22.9 cm) 

 

NOTE!  

When a meter is added, the height from the bottom of the cabinet to the top of the meter is 6011/16 inches (154.1 cm). 

 

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Construction 

The XTE PTS Series PEIL/PESB Power Transfer Switches are manufactured from heavy gauge aluminum finished with a durable paint 
process that meets Telcordia specifications for protection against corrosion, water intrusion, ultraviolet radiation, and impact 
resistance.  They are available in off-white, green, or brown to suit most residential and commercial environments. 

Summary of Contents for XTE PTS Series

Page 1: ...XTE PTS Series PEIL PESB Power Transfer Switches Description and Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...o be used in performing procedures not specifically described in this document The products covered by this instruction manual are manufactured and or sold by Vertiv This document is the property of Vertiv and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Vertiv Any copying use or disclosure of it without the written permission of Vertiv is strictly prohibited Names of companies and p...

Page 3: ...3 2 Equipment Life Span 5 3 3 Easements and Rights of Way 5 3 4 Safety 5 3 5 Obstruction 5 3 6 Likelihood of Damage 5 3 7 Distance from Other Objects 5 4 Transportation and Storage 5 4 1 Field Installed Units 5 4 2 Inspecting the Packaging 5 4 3 Correct Shipping and Storage 5 5 Grounding 5 5 1 Grounding Standards 6 6 Mounting the Cabinet on a Pad 6 6 1 Before You Begin 6 6 2 Constructing the Pad 8...

Page 4: ...Vertiv XTE PTS Series PEIL PESB Power Transfer Switches Description Installation Manual iv 10 DC Power Outdoor Enclosure Service Contacts 16 ...

Page 5: ...y if not avoided ANSI OSHA This admonition is not used for situations that pose a risk only to equipment data or service even if such use appears to be permitted in some of the applicable standards OSHA ALERT Alerts the reader to an action that must be avoided in order to protect equipment software data or service ISO ALERT Alerts the reader to an action that must be performed in order to prevent ...

Page 6: ...or voltage with both AC and DC voltmeters prior to making contact d Wear eye protection e Use certified and well maintained insulated tools Use double insulated tools appropriately rated for the work to be performed Buried Utilities CAUTION When installing the enclosure ensure the site is free of any buried utilities Call 811 before installation Severe damage serious injury or death can occur if b...

Page 7: ...es as well as installation instructions 2 Description 2 1 Application The XTE PTS Series PEIL PESB Power Transfer Switches shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 provide weatherproof housing and surge protection for the electrical components that transfer distribute commercial and generator power They have a wide range of standard features and options to suit a variety of applications Figure 1 Power Trans...

Page 8: ...es 22 9 cm NOTE When a meter is added the height from the bottom of the cabinet to the top of the meter is 6011 16 inches 154 1 cm 2 3 Construction The XTE PTS Series PEIL PESB Power Transfer Switches are manufactured from heavy gauge aluminum finished with a durable paint process that meets Telcordia specifications for protection against corrosion water intrusion ultraviolet radiation and impact ...

Page 9: ...es one load center position 2 7 Power Indicator Lights Dual indicator lights show both polarities of power which indicates the presence of active commercial power inside the power transfer enclosure or shows loss of power to one or both phases 2 8 Door and Lock The XTE PTS Series PEIL PESB Power Transfer Switches have a three point locking mechanism that is secured with a padlock hasp Additional d...

Page 10: ...Vertiv XTE PTS Series PEIL PESB Power Transfer Switches Description Installation Manual 4 Figure 3 Example of Internal Wiring of a Power Transfer Cabinet ...

Page 11: ...th adequate space for craft personnel parking 3 5 Obstruction Place the enclosure where it will not create a visual or physical obstruction to either vehicles or pedestrians 3 6 Likelihood of Damage Choose a location that minimizes the vulnerability of the enclosure to vandalism and other damage Use protective posts when the enclosure is placed near parking areas where vehicles could hit it 3 7 Di...

Page 12: ...te or preformed fiberglass pad or on a remote terminal pad This practice provides instructions for constructing a typical concrete pad However you may vary your construction methods to comply with local conditions practices or building codes Accessory Kit An accessory kit is shipped in a cardboard box with the XTE PTS Series PEIL PESB Power Transfer Switch This kit includes washers a meter hub and...

Page 13: ...75 in 9 5 mm through and in line 0 375 in 9 5 mm 1 in 2 54 cm TYP 4 376 in 11 115 cm REF 1 376 3 495 cm REF 7 408 in 0 030 in 18 816 cm 0 76 cm 2X 6 235 in 15 837 cm 2X 5 376 in 13 655 cm 2X 4 689 in 11 91 cm 3X 2 876 in 7 305 cm 2X 2 126 in 5 4 cm 2X 1 173 in 2 979 cm 2x 0 953 in 2 42 cm 2 703 in 6 866 cm 3 422 in 8 692 cm 2X 6 016 in 15 281 cm 7 703 in 19 566 cm REF 10 703 in 27 186 cm 13 703 in...

Page 14: ...ure 5 Figure 6 and Figure 7 for the conduit entrance location 3 Place the conduits for AC power cable Conform to local electrical construction standards for conduit materials and sizing 4 If required by local practices treat the area below the pad and for 2 feet 60 cm around the perimeter against insect infestation 5 Fill in the trenches around the pad with soil and tamp Preparing to Pour the Conc...

Page 15: ...Description Installation Manual 9 Figure 5 Conduits Figure 6 Pad Construction and Preparation utility service conduit grade ground rod approximately 3 in 8 cm 6 in 15 24 cm approximately 5 in 13 cm conduit exiting toward site No 66 44 wire mesh or equivalent ...

Page 16: ...m hole on the template 5 Install a flat washer onto each J bolt on the top side of the template then install a nut 6 Turn the J bolts outwards toward the front and back sides of the template then tighten the nuts 3 inch 7 6 cm hole for 21 2 inch 6 4 cm incoming power company service conduit for the RPEIL Series cabinet 4 1 2 13 by 6 inch 15 24 cm J bolts turned outwards to the front and back of th...

Page 17: ...dditional finishing wait until the pad no longer looks as if water is standing on top of it and trowel the concrete smooth 6 In a moist environment allow the concrete to cure for a minimum of seven days You may remove the forms after the second day 7 If you are installing screw anchors after the concrete has hardened then perform the following steps to install them Obtain expansion type anchors wi...

Page 18: ... cabinet on a pole 7 1 Pole Mount Kits Standard pole mount kits must be ordered separately These kits are designed for use on wooden poles The part numbers for the pole mount kits are as follows Brown PEIL PB Kit Off White PEIL PI Kit Green PEIL PG Kit NOTE Mounting hardware is not provided You must supply two 1 2 inch 1 27 cm bolts suitable for the pole size 7 2 Height on Pole The cabinet can be ...

Page 19: ...inch 1 3 cm mounting bolts 6 Open the cabinet door 7 Remove the two 3 4 inch 1 9 cm knockouts from the back of the cabinet See Figure 8 Figure 8 Pole Mount Kit 8 For each of the two bolts slide one of the washer plates over one of the 1 2 inch 1 3 cm mounting bolts and then slide one of the rubber gaskets over the bolt 9 Install each bolt with its washer plate and gasket into the 3 4 inch 1 9 cm k...

Page 20: ...andard open bottom with the solid bottom using the hardware provided 8 2 Wall Installation Perform the following steps to install a XTE PTS Series PEIL PESB Power Transfer Switch on a wall 1 Unpack the cabinet 2 Verify that the loose parts kit contains the following components two 1 2 inch 1 3 cm sealing washers and two flat washers NOTE Mounting hardware is not provided You must supply two 1 2 in...

Page 21: ...ry installed 9 2 Supplying Your Own Meter If you are supplying your own meter install it according to local electrical codes and practices using approved conduit for the main electrical feed After you have installed the meter connect the electrical feed to the meter according to locally approved electrical practices 1 2 inch 1 3 cm sealing washers 2 1 2 inch 1 3 cm knockouts 4 1 2 inch 1 3 cm flat...

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