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IB01602016E
Instructional Booklet
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Effective: March 2014
O & M Manual for the RLC1
Automatic Transfer Switch
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Figure 1. Typical Automatic Transfer Switch Equipment
Nameplate
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All possible contingencies that may arise during installation, opera-
tion, or maintenance, and all details and variations of this equip-
ment do not purport to be covered by these instructions. If
further information is required by the purchaser regarding a partic-
ular installation, application, or maintenance activity, please con-
tact an authorized Eaton sales representative or the installing
contractor.
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 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). It is provided as a guide
for authorized and qualified personnel only. Please refer to the
specific WARNING and CAUTION in Section 1.1.2 before proceed-
ing. If further information is required by the purchaser regarding a
particular installation, application, or maintenance activity, please
contact an authorized Eaton sales representative or the installing
contractor.
1.1.1 Warranty and Liability Information
No warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of fit-
ness for a particular purpose of merchantability, or warranties aris-
ing from course of dealing or usage of trade, are made regarding
the information, recommendations, and descriptions contained
herein. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or
user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability, or
otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential
damage, or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage
or loss of use of equipment, plant or power system, cost of capi-
tal, 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, standards, and/or regulations must be strictly
observed in the installation, application, operation, and mainte-
nance of this device.
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN-
AFTER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNPACK, ASSEMBLE, OPERATE,
OR MAINTAIN THIS EQUIPMENT.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE TRANSFER SWITCH
ENCLOSURES THAT CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY. FOLLOW PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES TO AVOID THESE VOLTAGES.
THE TRANSFER SWITCH EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS INSTRUC-
TION BOOK IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN ITS
NAMEPLATE RATINGS. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS
MAY CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL RESULTING IN DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALL RESPON-
SIBLE PERSONNEL SHOULD LOCATE THE DOOR MOUNTED
EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATE AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE INFORMA-
TION PROVIDED ON THE NAMEPLATE. A TYPICAL EQUIPMENT
NAMEPLATE IS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.
J050412234
Cat No: RLC1C2X20100WRU
CS#: 123456
Style No:
ITEM: 001
GO No: ABC0123
PIECE: 001
OF: 001
Volts: 240 Amps: 100 Hertz: 60
Poles: 2 Phase: 1 Wire: 3
ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO
WITH U.S. COMPONENTS
30-43465
WARNING
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE PRO-
CEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE
OF A TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN ABOVE TO
FAMILIARIZE PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESENTATION.
THIS WILL HELP TO ENSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO
WARNINGS, WHICH APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT. IN
ADDITION, CAUTIONS ARE ALL UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE.
CAUTION
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRESENTED IN THIS DOC-
UMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, OPER-
ATION, OR MAINTENANCE 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.
