Installation Manual ASCO 3ATS, 3ADTS, 3NTS, 3NDTS

Installation Manual 3ATS, 3ADTS, 3NTS, 3NDTS

G-design 1600-3000 A Transfer Switches

! DANGER
Table of Contents
DANGER is used in this manual to warn of a
INSTALLATION
hazard situation which, if not avoided, will result in
Mounting ..........................................................1
death or serious injury. Power Connections .........................................2
Engine Starting Contacts.................................2
! WARNING
FUNCTIONAL TEST
WARNING is used in this manual to warn of a 1- Manual Operation........................................3
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could 2- Voltage Checks ...........................................4
result death or serious injury. 3- Electrical Operation .....................................6
TESTING & SERVICE
! CAUTION Transfer Test ...................................................6
Preventive Maintenance ..................................6
CAUTION is used in this manual to warn of a Manual Load Transfer .....................................6
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................7
INDEX..............................................................8
Refer to the outline and wiring drawings provided
with the 3ATS, 3NTS, 3ADTS, or 3NDTS for all
installation and connection details and accessories.
Supporting Foundation
Refer to User’s Guide 381333-400 for the Goup G The supporting foundation for the enclosure must be level and
Controller status display messages, time delays, straight. Refer to the applicable enclosure outline drawing
pickup and dropout settings, and adjustments. included with the transfer switch for all mounting details
including door opening space.
If bottom cable entry is used, the foundation must be prepared
Rating Label so that the conduit stubs are located correctly. Refer to the
Each transfer switch contains a rating label to define the loads enclosure outline drawing for specified area and location.
and fault circuit withstand/closing ratings. Refer to the label Provide cable bending space and 1 inch minimum clearance to
on the transfer switch for specific values. live metal parts. When a concrete floor is poured, use
interlocking conduit spacer caps or a wood or metal template
! WARNING to maintain proper conduit alignment.

Do not exceed the values on the rating label.

Mounting
Exceeding the rating can cause person injury or Refer to the outline and mounting diagram and mount the
serious equipment damage. transfer switch according to details and instructions shown on
the diagram. Mount it vertically to a rigid supporting
An experienced licensed electrician must install the transfer
structure. Level all mounting points by using flat washers
switch.
behind the holes to avoid distortion of the transfer switch.
Installation
These transfer switches are factory wired and tested.
NOTICE
Installation requires mounting, connecting service cables, and Protect the transfer switch from construction grit
connecting engine start and auxiliary control circuits (if and metal chips to prevent malfunction or
required.). shortened life of the transfer switch.

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Line Connections Engine Starting Contacts

Refer to the wiring diagram provided with the transfer switch. The engine control contact connections (if used) are located on
All wiring must be made in accordance with the National the transfer switch for 3ATS & 3NTS or in the upper right
Electrical Code and local codes. side of the enclosure for 3ADTS & 3NDTS. Connect signal
wires to appropriate terminals as specified in Table A and
! DANGER shown in Figure 1.
Table A. Engine Start Connections.
De-energize the conductors before making any line
or auxiliary circuit connections. Be sure that the When normal Terminals on
source fails transfer switch
Normal and Emergency line connections are in
proper phase rotation. Place the engine generator contact closes TB1 and TB2
starting control in the OFF position. Make sure contact opens TB1 and TB3
engine generator is not in operation.
Testing Power Conductors
Do not connect the power conductors to the transfer switch
until they are tested. Installing power cables in conduit, cable TB
troughs, and ceiling-suspended hangers often requires
considerable force. The pulling of cables can damage
insulation and stretch or break the conductor’s strands. For
this reason, after the cables are pulled into position, and before
they are connected, they should be tested to verify that they
are not defective or have been damaged during installation.
Connecting Power Cables
After the power cables have been tested, connect them to the
appropriate terminal lugs on the transfer switch as shown on
the wiring diagram provided with the transfer switch. Make
sure that the lugs provided are suitable for use with the cables Figure 1. Engine start and auxiliary circuit terminal block.
being installed. Standard terminal lugs are solderless screw
type and will accept the wire sizes listed on the drawings
provided with the transfer switch. Be careful when stripping
insulation from the cables, avoid nicking or ringing the Emergency
conductor. Remove surface oxides from cables by cleaning contacts
with a wire brush. When aluminum cable is used, apply joint
compound to conductors. Tighten cable lugs to the torque
specified on rating label. window
indicators
Harnesses OPEN or
The transfer switch is connected to the left side of the CLOSED
controller by a plug-in harness (two plugs).

Auxiliary Circuits Normal

Connect auxiliary circuit wires to appropriate terminals on the contacts
transfer switch as shown on the wiring diagram.

Controller Ground Figure 2. Main contact position indicators on right side.

A grounding wire must be connected to the controller’s lower
left mounting stud. Because the controller is mounted on the
enclosure door, a conductive strap must be used between the
enclosure and the door. This connection provides proper
grounding which does not rely upon the door hinges.

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Functional Test
The functional test consists of three checks: manual maintenance
h dl
operation, voltage checks, and electrical operation.

NOTICE
Do these checks in the order presented to avoid
damaging the transfer switch.
1 – Manual Operation
A maintenance handle is provided on the transfer switch for
maintenance purposes only. Manual operation of the transfer
switch should be checked before it is energized (operated Figure 3. Maintenance handle on 3ATS & 3NTS.
electrically).

! WARNING
Do not manually operate the transfer switch until
both power sources are disconnected: open both
circuit breakers.
1. After deenergizing both power sources, open the enclosure Counterclockwise DOWN Clockwise DOWN closes
closes the Emergency the Normal source
door. Locate and remove the maintenance handle from the contacts (lower) and
source contacts (upper)
clip on the left side of the transfer switch. See Figures 3, 4, and opens the Normal opens the Emergency
and 5. See Figure 2 for the contact position indicators. source contacts (lower) source contacts (upper)
2. Install the handle into the hole in the molded hub. Move
the handle up or down as shown to manually operate the Figure 4. Maintenance handle operation on 3ATS &
transfer switch. It should operate smoothly without any 3NTS.
binding. If it does not, check for shipping damage or
construction debris.
maintenance handle
3. 3ADTS and 3NTS have two contact shaft hubs. See
Figure 5.
4. Return the transfer switch to the Normal position.
insert handle into
Note: If Normal and Emergency connections are reversed this hole in hub
operation is also reversed.

slide hub onto shaft

and insert the pin

Counterclockwise DOWN Clockwise DOWN CLOSES

OPENS the contacts the contacts
Pull out shaft to open Pull out shaft to close
Emergency source contacts Emergency source contacts
(upper) (upper)
Push in shaft to open Normal Push in shaft to close
source contacts (lower) Normal source contacts
(lower)

Figure 5. Maintenance handle on 3ADTS & 3NDTS.

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Close the normal source circuit breaker. The

normal source accepted and the load on normal
lights should come on.
1

Use an accurate voltmeter to

check phase to phase and
2 phase to neutral voltages
present at the transfer switch
normal source terminals.
Close the emergency source circuit breaker.
(Start generator, if necessary.) The emergency
source accepted light should come on.
3
Normal Source Load on Load on Emergency
Accepted Normal Emergency Source Accepted

Use an accurate voltmeter to

Figure 6. Four indicator lights. check phase to phase and
4 phase to neutral voltages
present at the transfer switch
2 – Voltage Checks emergency source terminals.*
First check the nameplate on the transfer switch; rated voltage
Use a phase rotation meter to
must be the same as normal and emergency line voltages.
check phase rotation of
5 emergency source; it must be
! DANGER the same at the normal
source.
Use extreme caution when using a meter to
measure voltages in the following steps. Shut down the engine-generator, if applicable.
Do not touch power terminals; shock, burns, or The emergency source accepted light should go
off. Then put the starting control selector switch
death could result! (on the generator set) in the automatic position.
Perform steps 1 through 6 at the right. Observe the indicator 6 Close the enclosure door.
lights. See Figure 6.

● Black circle means the light is on.

○ White circle means the light is off.
Continue to 3 – Electrical Operation on the next page.
* If necessary, adjust the voltage regulator on the generator
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The
transfer switch will respond only to the rated voltage specified
on the transfer switch nameplate.
Also see User’s Guide 381333-400 for voltage settings in the
controller.

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The normal source must be available and the generator

must be ready to start. Check that the normal source
accepted light is on.
1

For 3ATS & 3ADTS press the transfer

button. The engine should start and run
within 15 seconds. For 3NTS & 3NDTS
the generator must be started manually
at the generator.
2
The emergency source accepted light should come on.

Observe For 3ATS & 3ADTS the transfer switch should transfer to
Press this these the emergency position. The load on emergency light
button lights should come on and the load on normal light should go
off. For 3NTS & 3NDTS press the transfer button for
load transfer. For 3ADTS & 3NDTS both lights will be off
Figure 7. Transfer button and indicator lights. during the delayed-transition transfer time delay.

3 If the transfer to emergency delay is

3 – Electrical Operation used, the transfer occurs after a time
This procedure will check the electrical operation of the delay. For immediate transfer (bypass
transfer switch. timer) press the transfer button again.

! WARNING
Close the transfer switch enclosure door and
For 3ATS & 3ADTS the transfer switch should transfer
tighten the screws before you test electrical back to the normal position. The load on normal light
operation. should come on and the load on emergency light should
go off. For 3NTS & 3NDTS press the transfer button for
Perform steps 1 through 5 at the right. Observe the status load retransfer. For 3ADTS & 3NDTS both lights will be
lights. See Figure 7. off during the delayed-transition transfer time delay.

● Black circle means light is on. 4 If the retransfer to normal delay is used
the retransfer should occur after a time
○ White circle means light is off. delay. For immediate retransfer (bypass
timer) press the transfer button again.
NOTE: For 3NTS manually start the emergency generator at
the generator. Then press the transfer button for load transfer.
If the inphase transfer feature is activated, transfer may not
occur immediately. Transfer will occur when the phase
relationship between sources is correct. Press the transfer For 3ATS & 3ADTS the unloaded running delay keeps
button again for load retransfer to normal, then manually stop the generator running for a cool-down period. Then the
the generator at the generator. generator should stop and the emergency source
accepted light should go off. For 3NTS & 3NDTS
Also see User’s Guide 381333-400 for inphase transfer and manually stop the generator at the generator (after a
time delay settings in the controller. 5 cool-down period).

This completes the functional test of the transfer switch.

Leave the engine-generator starting control in the automatic
position.

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Testing & Service Replacement Parts

When ordering replacement parts provide the Serial No., Bill
Transfer Test of Material No. (BOM), and Catalog No. from the transfer
Operate the transfer switch at least once a month by following switch nameplate. In the US call 800-800-2726 (ASCO) or
the Electrical Operation procedure on page 6. contact customercare@asco.com.

Preventive Maintenance Manual Load Transfer

Reasonable care in preventive maintenance will insure high This procedure will manually transfer the load if the controller
reliability and long life for the transfer switch. An annual is disconnected.
preventive maintenance program is recommended.
! WARNING
ASCO Services, Inc. (ASI) is ASCO Power
Technologies’ national service organization. Do not manually operate the transfer switch until
ASI can be contacted at 1-800-800-2726 for both power sources are disconnected: open both
information on preventive maintenance agreements. circuit breakers.
1. Deenergize both the normal and emergency source (open
Yearly Inspection both circuit breakers).
2. Use the maintenance handle to manually operate the
! DANGER transfer switch to the opposite source. See pages 3 and 4,
Manual Operation.
Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock, 3. Close the enclosure door. If the transfer switch is in the
burns, or death is used in this transfer switch. emergency position, manually start the generator and then
Deenergize both Normal & Emergency power close the emergency source circuit breaker.
sources before performing inspections!
Clean the enclosure. Deenergize all sources, then brush
and vacuum away any excessive dust accumulation. Remove
moisture with a clean cloth.
Inspect the transfer switch contacts. Deenergize all
sources, then remove the transfer switch barriers and check the
contact condition. Replace contacts when pitted or worn
excessively. Reinstall the barriers carefully.
Maintain transfer switch lubrication. Under normal
operating conditions no further lubricating is required. Renew
factory lubrication if the transfer switch is subjected to severe
dust, abnormal operating conditions, or if the TS coil is
replaced. Order lubrication kit 75-100.
Check all cable connections & retighten them.
Torque to values shown on the transfer switch label.

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Troubleshooting

Check in Numerical Sequence

Problem
1 Operation 2 Generator 3 Voltage

Starting control must be

The outage must be long
For 3ATS & 3ADTS the engine- in automatic position.
enough to allow for the
generator set does not start when Batteries must be
feature 1C time delay plus -
the transfer test button is pressed charged and connected.
engine cranking and starting
or when the Normal source fails. Check wiring to the
time.
engine starting contacts.

Wait for the feature 2B time

Voltmeter should read at
delay. For immediate Is the generator
least 90% of nominal phase
For 3ATS & 3ADTS the transfer transfer, press the transfer accepted light on?
to phase voltage between
switch does not transfer the load button (bypass timer). If Generator output circuit
transfer switch terminals EA
to the emergency source after the inphase transfer is active, breaker must be closed.
and EC (or EL1 and EL2 for
gen-set starts. wait for inphase condition. Generator frequency
2 pole switches). *
For 3NTS & 3NDTS press must be correct.
* There are factory settings.
the transfer button.

Wait for the feature 3A time

Voltmeter should read at
delay. For immediate
least 90% of nominal phase
For 3ATS & 3ADTS the transfer retransfer, press the transfer
to phase voltage between
switch does not transfer the load button (bypass timer). If
- transfer switch terminals NB
to normal source when normal inphase transfer is active,
and NC, NC and NA, and
returns or after transfer test. wait for inphase condition.
NA and NB (or NL1 and NL2
For 3NTS & 3NDTS press
for 2 pole switches).
the transfer button.

For 3ATS & 3ADTS the

Wait for the feature 2E Starting control must be
generator does not stop after load -
delay. in automatic position.
retransfer to the normal source.

For 3ADTS & 3ADTS the load is Wait for the delayed-
deenergized (off). Load transition transfer timer. See -
Disconnect Timer on display. User’s Guide 381333-400.

For 3NTS & 3NDTS this

light is always on, indicating
- -
it is a manual transfer
Not in auto light is always on. switch.

Read the display for more

information. Refer to - -
Alert light is on. User’s Guide 381333-400.

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INDEX
A I S
alert light, 7 inphase transfer feature, 5, 7 source acceptable lights, 4, 5
see User’s Guide 381333-400 inspection, 6 starting contacts, 3
ASI is ASCO Services Inc. installation, 2 starting control, 7
800-800-2726(ASCO) insulator backing piece, 2 starting problem, 4, 7
customercare@asco.com WARNING, 2 stopping problem, 7
automatic operation, 3ATS, 5
auxiliary circuits, 2 L T
lights, 4, 5, 7 terminals, 2, 3
B line connections, 2 testing power conductors, 2
battery, 7 load on emergency light, 4, 5 time delays, 5, 7
load on normal light, 4, 5 transfer button, 5, 7
C lubrication, 6 transfer problem, 7
cables, power, 2 troubleshooting, 7
connections, 2 M
controller maintenance, 6 V
see User’s Guide 381333-400 maintenance handle, 3, 6 voltage checks, 4, 7
controller ground, 3 WARNING, 3, 6
cooldown, generator, 5, 7 manual load transfer, 6 W
WARNING, 3, 6 WARNING statements, 1, 3, 5, 6
D manual operation, 3
DANGER statements, 1, 2, 4, 6 WARNING, 3, 6
manual transfer, 3NTS, 5
E membrane controls, 4, 5
electrical operation, 5 mounting, 2
emergency source accepted light,
4, 5 N
engine starting contacts, 2 non-automatic 3NTS, 5, 7
normal source accepted light, 4, 5
F not in auto light, 7
foundation, 2
frequency, 7 O
functional test, 3 operation, electrical, 5

G P
generator, 3, 4, 5, 7 phase rotation, 4
ground, controller, 2 preventive maintenance, 6
problem, 7
H
harness, 2 R
HELP 800-800-2726(ASCO) rating label, 1
customercare@asco.com replacement parts, 6
retransfer button, 5, 7

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