Hubbell LX3000 Automatic Engine Cranking in Test, Automatic Pressure Start, Battery Failure Test

c. Turn the AUTOMATIC / MANUAL SWITCH to the AUTO position to stop the engine.

Automatic Engine Cranking in TEST

a.Disconnect engine wire from TB1-1 to prevent starting.

b.Press the TEST PUSHBUTTON on the weekly TEST TIMER. The solenoid valve opens to discharge water, and the pressure switch contacts close to initiate cranking.

c.The controller will crank the engine on battery 1 for 15 second intervals followed by 15 second rest period. It will then crank 15 seconds on battery 2, followed by 15 second rest period. This cycle is repeated 3 times, then cranking should will stop and the FAILURE TO START light comes on, the alarm sounds, and the Common TROUBLE relay is energized.

d.Turn the CONTROLLER ON / OFF to the OFF position.

e.Reconnect the starter motor cable(s).

Automatic Pressure Start

a.With the AUTOMATIC / MANUAL SWITCH in the AUTO position, lower the system pressure below the Start pressure.

b.The engine will start and run until pressure is above the Stop setting and the STOP button is pressed, or the CONTROLLER ON / OFF SWITCH is turned to the OFF position, or the optional Automatic Stop Timer, typically set for 15 or 30 minutes, stops the engine.

Battery Failure Test

a.With the AUTOMATIC / MANUAL SWITCH in the AUTO position, disconnect the battery wire on

TB1-6. The BATTERY NO.1 FAILURE LED should come on within two minutes. The alarm should sound and the Common TROUBLE relay should energize. Reconnect the wire to TB1-6. Reset the alarm by turning the CONTROLLER ON / OFF - RESET SWITCH from CONTROLLER ON to OFF - RESET position then back to the CONTROLLER ON position.

b.Disconnect the battery wire on TB1-8. The BATTERY NO.2 FAILURE LED should come on within two minutes. The alarm should sound and the Common TROUBLE relay should energize. Reconnect the wire to TB1-8. Reset the alarm by turning the CONTROLLER ON / OFF - RESET SWITCH from CONTROLLER ON to OFF - RESET position then back to the CONTROLLER ON position.

Charger Failure Test

aWith the AUTOMATIC / MANUAL SWITCH in the AUTO position, disconnect the wire on TB1-6, and disconnect the AC input to charger(s) no. 1. BATTERY NO.1 FAILURE & CHARGER 1 FAILURE light should come on within two minutes. The alarm should sound and the Common TROUBLE relay should energize. Reconnect the wire to TB1-6, reset the alarm by turning the CONTROLLER ON / OFF - RESET SWITCH from CONTROLLER ON to OFF - RESET position then back to the CONTROLLER ON position.

bRepeat the above for battery No. 2 & charger(s) no. 2, using the wire on TB1-8

Low Oil Pressure Test

a.With the AUTOMATIC / MANUAL SWITCH in the AUTOMATIC position, start the engine by depressing the TEST PUSHBUTTON on the Weekly Timer.