Owner’s
Manual
Series 165 Automatic Transfer Switches
rated 100, 200, & 230 amps, single phase, 240 V ac
for automatic
DANGER is used in this manual |
to warn of risk of electrical shock |
from high voltages capable of |
causing shock, burns, or death. |
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WARNING is used in this manual to warn of possible personal injury.
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CAUTION is used in this manual to warn
of possible equipment damage.
Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician and in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical code requirements. Read and understand all instructions before installing, servicing, or operating. Failure to do so could result in serious
ASCO Series 165 Automatic Transfer Switches are Listed under the Underwriter’s Laboratories Standard for Transfer Switch Equipment,
Refer to Application Information
Rating Label
Each Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) has rating labels to define the loads and fault current withstand/ closing ratings. Refer to those label on the Transfer Switch for specific values.
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INJURY or SWITCH DAMAGE Do not exceed the rating label values; it can cause personal in- jury or serious switch damage.
personal injuries or property damage.
Nameplate
The Transfer Switch nameplate includes data for each specific ASCO Series 165 ATS. Use the switch only within the limits shown on this nameplate. A typical Catalog Number is also shown below with its elements explained:
Series
165
Automatic Transfer Switch for use on Standby Systems Cat No 165A2200F3C
Ser No 123456
200 A BOM 999999
240 V 60 Hz
Catalog number
product | 165 A 2 200 F |
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designation |
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neutral
A = solid neutral
poles
2 = 2 lines
ampere rating
100, 200, or 230 amps
3 C
enclosure C = Type 1 F = Type 3R
control group code 3 = automatic
voltage code F = 240 V AC
50 Hanover Road, Florham Park, New Jersey | |
1 800 |
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