381333–136 C
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Operator’s
Manual
7000 Series 7ACTB
Automatic Closed–Transition Transfer
& Bypass–Isolation Switches
G design 1000 through 3000 amp. sizes
DANGER is used in this manual to warn of high
voltages capable of causing shock, burns, or death.
WARNING is used in this manual to warn
of possible personal injury.
CAUTION is used in this manual to warn
of possible equipment damage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section-page
INSTALLATION
Mounting
1-1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Connections
1-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Starting & Auxiliary Circuits
1-2
. . . . . .
Functional Test
1-3, 1-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TESTING & SERVICE
Transfer Test & Preventive Maintenance
2-1
. .
Trouble-Shooting
2-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BYPASSING & ISOLATING
Bypassing the ATS
3-1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Isolating the ATS
3-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return to Service
3-3, 3-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX
back cover
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Refer to the outline and wiring drawings provided
with your 7000 Series ACTB for all 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.
An experienced licensed electrician must install the
7ACTB.
Rating Label
Each 7000 Series 7ACTB contains a rating label to
define the load and fault circuit withstand/closing
ratings. Refer to the label on the Transfer Switch for
specific values.
Do not exceed the values on the rating label.
Exceeding the rating can cause personal injury
or serious equipment damage.
Nameplate
The Transfer Switch nameplate includes data for each
specific 7000 Series 7ACTB Use the switch only within
the limits shown on this nameplate. A typical Catalog
Number is shown below with its elements explained:
Catalog Number Identification
Typical 7000 Series ACTB catalog no. for overlapping
neutral, 3 pole, 1200 amp., 480 V, in Type 1 enclosure:
G7ACTB
C
3
1200
N
5
C
Phase Poles
Neutral
A
– solid
Amperes
Voltage
Controller
Enclosure
B
– switching
5X
– if
accessories
ordered
5
– standard
G
– type 4
C
– type 1
F
– type 3R
L
– type 12
3
– three Ø
2
– single Ø
B
120
D
220
A
115
C
208
E
230
K
415
M
460
J
400
L
440
N
480
G
277
F
240
H
380
Q
575
P
550
R
600
1200
2000
1000
1600
blank – none
blank – open type
C
– overlapping
3000
