Section 3 — Operation

Generac “V” Type and “Y” Type Transfer Switch

◆ 3.3.1 “Y” TYPE TRANSFER SWITCHES

3.4 VOLTAGE CHECKS

A manual handle was shipped with the transfer switch. Test manual operation for “Y” type transfer switches as follows (Figure 3.2):

1.Check that the generator's Auto/Off/Manual switch has been set to OFF position.

2.Attach the square opening of the manual handle over the square shaft at lower right corner of transfer mechanism.

3.Move the manual handle UP. When movement stops at NEUTRAL, return handle to its original position and actuate again.

4.Observe the changeover display on transfer mechanism as follows:

•If utility arrow is aligned with GREEN band, load is connected to UTILITY (normal) power source.

•If STANDBY arrow is aligned with GREEN band, LOAD is connected to STANDBY (emergency) source.

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 several times, being sure the switch main contacts actuate normally to all posi- tions.

6.When certain that switch operates normally, actu- ate the main contacts to their UTILITY (normal) source.

NOTE:

LOAD must be connected to UTILITY source before proceeding. That is, the GREEN BAND must be next to the UTILITY arrow and the RED band must be next to the STANDBY arrow.

Figure 3.2 — Manual Operation of “Y” Type

Transfer Switch

1.Turn ON the UTILITY power supply to the trans- fer switch with whatever means provided (such as the UTILITY maim line circuit breaker).

DANGER

PROCEED WITH CAUTION. THE TRANSFER SWITCH IS NOW ELECTRICALLY HOT. CONTACT WITH LIVE TERMINALS RESULTS IN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND POSSIBLY FATAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

2.With an accurate AC voltmeter, check for correct voltage across terminal lugs N1 and N2; N1 to NEUTRAL; and finally N2 to NEUTRAL (Figure 2.5 on Page 5).

3.When certain that UTILITY supply voltage is correct and compatible with transfer switch ratings, turn OFF the UTILITY supply to the transfer switch.

4.On the generator panel, set the Auto/Off/Manual switch to MANUAL position. The generator should crank and start.

5.Let the generator stabilize and warm up at no- load for at least five minutes.

6.Set the generator's main circuit breaker (CBI ) to its ON or CLOSED position.

DANGER

PROCEED WITH CAUTION. A GENERATOR OUT- PUT VOLTAGE IS NOW BEING DELIVERED TO TRANSFER SWITCH TERMINALS. CONTACT WITH LIVE TERMINALS RESULTS IN EXTREMELY DAN- GEROUS AND POSSIBLY FATAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

7.With an accurate AC voltmeter and frequency meter, check the no-load, voltage and frequency meter at transfer switch terminal lugs E1, E2 and NEUTRAL. Readings should be as follows:

a.Frequency ........................61-63 Hz

b.Terminals E1 and E2 ......242-253 volts

c.Terminal E1 to Neutral ....121-126 volts

d.Terminal E2 to Neutral ....121-126 volts

8.Set the generator's main circuit breaker (CBI ) to its OFF or OPEN position.

9.To shut down the generator, set its Auto/Off/Manual switch to OFF position.

NOTE:

Do NOT proceed until generator AC output voltage and frequency are correct and within stated limits. If the no-load voltage is correct but no-load fre- quency is incorrect, the engine governed speed probably requires adjustment. If no-load frequen- cy is correct but voltage is not, the voltage regula- tor may require adjustment.

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09229-0, 09228-0, 09230-0, 09227-0 specifications

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