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PowerGATE
®
ReadySwitch
™
Installation
– Initial Setup - Main Power (continued)
Step 3: Complete a Safety Test
Do not attempt to use the PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™ prior
to installation and completing the Pre-Operation and Operation
Checklist under Appendix A.
Step 4: Completing Set Up
1. Close utility and re-energize system
2. After ensuring system power, close the door of the
PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™
3. Lock the door, marking the keys as appropriate
Connecting A Portable Generator
Step 1: Review Pre-Operation Checklist under Appendix A
prior to operation (page 10)
WARNING
– DO NOT ATTEMPT CONNECTION WHILE CIRCUITS ARE
LIVE
– Do not use cables if they appear frayed
– Do not use cable if connectors or plug do not seat properly
– Do not use cables if any copper cabling is exposed
– To limit risk of shock, disable generator automatic start to
prevent unintended starting
Step 2: Determining phase rotation of generator
1. Disconnect generator from all loads if needed
2. Connect a phase rotation meter to the output phases of the
generator
3. Record generator phase rotation (clockwise or counter-
clockwise)
Figure 9
Connecting A Portable Generator
(continued
Step 3: Making Cam Connections
1. Open the front door of the PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™
2. Ensure that the vermin door is un-obstructed and that the
cable can flow freely through cable entry holes
3.
Complete the Ground (green) connections first by feeding
the cable through the appropriate port, beginning with the
closest from the door to the left.
Proper connection (See Figure 9):
A.
Grasp connector jacket and firmly insert Cam connector
into Cam plug
B. Push on connector jacket until connector fully seats in
plug
C. Rotate connector jacket counterclockwise until it stops.
(see Figure 9)
4. Complete ALL Neutral connections prior to proceeding
5. Complete the hot connections by feeding the cable through
the appropriate port and connect to the CAM-Type connector
A. (BLACK/BROWN- PHASE A- LINE 1, RED/ORANGE-
PHASE B- LINE 2, BLUE/YELLOW- PHASE C- LINE 3
B. Utilize the notes concerning phase rotation below
C. Should the phase rotation of the generator (as determined
in Step 2.3. above) and utility power (label found on
the inside of the door for the Cam connection chamber)
match, connect the Hots as follows:
Generator Hot
PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™ Hot
A
A
B
B
C
C
D. Should the phase rotation of the generator (as determined
in Step 2.3. above) and utility power (label found on the
inside of the door for the Cam connection chamber) NOT
match, connect the Hots as follows:
Generator Hot
PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™ Hot
A
B
B
A
C
C
6. Complete ALL Phase connections prior to proceeding
7. Make sure all connections are right and secure
Step 3: Close and secure chamber door, allowing cables to
exit through cable ports at bottom
