Section 3 — Operation
3.4GENERATOR TESTS UNDER LOAD
1.Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its OFF or OPEN position.
2.Manually actuate the transfer switch main con- tacts to their EMERGENCY (STANDBY) position. Refer to “Manual Operation” section.
3.To start the generator, set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. When engine starts, let it sta- bilize for a few minutes.
4.Turn the generator's main circuit breaker to the ON or CLOSED position. The generator now pow- ers all LOAD circuits. Check generator operation under load as follows:
•Turn ON electrical loads to the full rated watt- age/amperage capacity of the generator. DO NOT OVERLOAD.
•With maximum rated load applied, check voltage and frequency across transfer switch terminals E1 and E2. Voltage should be greater than 200 volts (208VAC system) or 230 volts (240VAC system); frequency should be greater than 59 Hz.
•Let the generator run under rated load for at least 30 minutes. With unit running, listen for unusual noises, vibration, overheating, etc., that might indicate a problem.
RTS “W” Type Transfer Switch
5.When checkout under load is complete, set main circuit breaker of the generator to the OFF or OPEN position.
6.Let the generator run at
7.Move the switch's main contacts back to the UTILITY position. For example, load connected to utility power supply. Refer to “Manual Operation”. Handle and operating lever of transfer switch should be in down position.
8.Turn on the utility power supply to transfer switch, using whatever means provided (such as a utility main line circuit breaker). The utility power source now powers the loads.
9.Set the generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to its AUTO position. The system is now set for fully automatic operation.
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