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IB ATS-1005
Instructional Booklet
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Effective: March 2010
Instructions for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of the
Eaton ATC-600 Automatic Transfer Switch Controller
All possible contingencies which may arise during installation,
operation, or maintenance, and all details and variations of this
equipment do not purport to be covered by these instructions. If
further information is desired by purchaser regarding his particular
installation, operation or maintenance of his equipment, the local
Eaton representative should be contacted.
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Preliminary Comments and Safety Precautions
This technical document is intended to cover most aspects associ-
ated with the installation, application, operation and maintenance
of the ATC-600. It is provided as a guide for authorized and quali-
fied personnel only in the selection and application of the ATC-
600. Please refer to the specific WARNING and CAUTION in Sec-
tion 1.1.2 before proceeding. If further information is required by
the purchaser regarding a particular installation, application or
maintenance activity, a Eaton representative should be contacted.
1.1.1 Warranty and Liability Information
NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WAR-
RANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF
DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, ARE MADE REGARDING THE
INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS CON-
TAINED HEREIN. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the pur-
chaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict
liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental or conse-
quential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to
damage or loss of use of equipment, plant or power system, cost
of capital, loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing
power facilities, or claims against the purchaser or user by its cus-
tomers resulting from the use of the information and descriptions
contained herein.
1.1.2 Safety Precautions
All safety codes, safety standards and/or regulations must be
strictly observed in the installation, operation and maintenance of
this device.
CAUTION
THE ATC-600 IS FACTORY PROGRAMMED FOR A SPECIFIC TRANS-
FER SWITCH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INTERCHANGE ATC-600 CON-
TROL DEVICES WITHOUT CONSULTING THE FACTORY.
NOTICE
DURING CONVERSATIONS WITH EATON CONCERNING TROUBLE-
SHOOTING OR PRODUCT RETURN, THE CUSTOMER MAY BE ASKED
FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SOFTWARE VERSION AND
OPTIONS INCLUDED IN THE SPECIFIC UNIT. REFER TO THE “NOTE”
UNDER THE TOPIC “HELP PUSHBUTTON” IN PARAGRAPH 3.4 FOR
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION.
WARNING
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE PRO-
CEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY
AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE
OF A TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN IN REVERSE
TYPE TO FAMILIARIZE PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESENTA-
TION. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO
WARNINGS, WHICH MAY APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT.
IN ADDITION, CAUTIONS ARE ALL UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE AS
SHOWN BELOW.
CAUTION
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRE-
SENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION,
OPERATION OR APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION,
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM
ANY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE EQUIPMENT. ANY WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE FOL-
LOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PERMA-
NENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
