Emerson 7ACTB User Manual
7000 Series 7ACTB
Operator’s
Manual
Automatic Closed–T ransition Transfer
& Bypass–Isolation Switches
G design 1000 through 3000 amp. sizes
DANGER is used in this manual to warn of high
voltages capable of causin g shock, burns, or death.
WARNINGisusedinthismanualtowarn
of possible personal injury.
CAUTIONisusedinthismanualtowarn
of possible equipment damage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section-page
INSTALLATION
Mounting 1-1.............................
Power Connections 1-2....................
Engine Starting & Auxiliary Circuits 1-2......
Functional Test 1-3, 1-4.....................
TESTING & SERVICE
Transfer Test & Preventive Maintenance 2-1..
Trouble-Shooting 2-2......................
BYPASSING & ISOLATING
Bypassing the ATS 3-1....................
Isolating the ATS 3-2......................
Return to Service 3-3, 3-4...................
INDEX back cover.........................
Refer to the outline and wiring drawings provided
with your 7000 Series ACTB for all installation and
connection details and accessories.
Refer t o Group 5 Controller User’s Guide 381333–126
for ATS stat us display messages, time delays, pickup
& dropout settings, and adjustments.
An experienced licensed electrician must install the
7ACTB.
Rating Label
Each 7000 Series 7ACTB contains a rating label to
define the load and fault circuit withstand /c losin g
ratings. R efer to the label on the Transfer Switch for
specific values.
Do not exceed the values on the rating label.
Exceeding the rating can cause personal injury
or serious equipment damage.
Nameplate
The Transfer Switch nameplate includes data for each
specific 7000 Series 7ACTB Use the switch only within
the limits shown on this nameplate. A typical Catalog
Number is shown below with its elements explained:
Catalog Number Identification
Typical 7000 Series ACTB catalog no. for overlapping
neutral, 3 pole, 1200 amp., 480 V, in Type 1 enclosure:
G7ACTB C 3 1200 N 5 C
Neutral
A –solid
B – switching
C – overlapping
blank – none
ASCO POWER TECHNOLOGIES CANADA PO Box 1238, 17 Airport Road, Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3T 5T3
telephone 519 758–8450, fax 519 758–0876, for service call 1 888 234–2726 (ASCO) www.asco.ca
Phase Poles
2 –singleØ
3 –threeØ
50 Hanover Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932–1591 USA
For sales or service call 1 800 800–2726 (ASCO) www.ascopower.com
Amperes Voltage Controller Enclosure
1000
1200
1600
2000
3000
A 115
B 120
C 208
D 220
E 230
F 240
G 277
H 380
J 400
K 415
L 440
M 460
N 480
P 550
Q 575
R 600
5 –standard
5X –if
accessories
ordered
C –type1
F –type3R
G –type4
L –type12
blank – open type
381333–136 C
SECTION 1 INSTALLATION
The ASCO 7000 Series Automatic Closed–Tra nsition
Transfer & Bypass–Isolation Switch (ACTB) consists of
an upper bypass–isolation switch, a transfer switch, a
monitoring and transfer controller, and door–mounted
controls. The ACTB is factory wired and tested.
Installation requires removal of the shipping skid then
securing the enclosure to the supporting foundation.
Remove the Shipping Skid
Open the front lower door and remove the two front lag
screws securing the enclosure to the wood skid. Next
remove the rear lower panel and remove the two rear lag
screws securing the enclosure to the wood skid.
Supporting foundation and mounting
The supporting foundation for the enclosure must be
level and straight. Allow at least 35 inches in front of the
enclosure for draw out of the Transfer Switch. Refer to
the enclosure outline drawing included with the 7000
Series ACTB for all mounting details including door
opening space.
If bottom cable entry is used, the foundation must be
prepared so that the conduit stubs are located correctly.
Refer t o the appropriate enclosure outline drawing for
specified cable entrance area and location. Providecable
bending space and clearance to live metal parts. When a
concrete floor is poured, use interlocking conduit spacer
caps or a wood or metal template to maintain proper
conduit alignment.
Mounting
Figure 1-1. Typical enclosure,
Refer to the enclosure outline drawing furnishe d with
this switch and mount the 7000 Series ACTB according to
the details and instructions shown on the drawing.
Remove three Shipping Angles
from the Transfer Switch
Open the lower front door. The Transfer Switch carriage
is secured to the frame for shipment. Remove the three
shipping angle (1 upper left, 1 upper right, 1 lower right).
To prevent serious damage, remove three
shipping angles from the Transfer Switch
carriage. Do not turn the Isolation Handle
until they are removed!
Figure 1-2. Remove three shipping L–angles.
1 --- 1
INSTALLATION (continued)
Bus Connections
De–energize the conductors before making any
line or auxiliary circuitry connections. Be sure
that Normal and Emergency line connections
are in proper phase rotation. Place engine generator starting control in the OFF position. Make
sure engine generator is not in operation.
Testing Power Conductors
Do not connect the power conductors t o the ACTB until
they are tested. Installing power cables in conduit, cable
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.
Protect the switch from construction grit
and metal chips to prevent malfunction or
shortened life of the ACTB switch.
Connecting Power Conductors
A Wiring Diagram is furnished with the ACTB. Allwiring
must be made in accordance with the local codes. After
the power cables have been tested, connect them to the
appropriate terminal lugs on the Bypass Switch as shown
on the wiring diagram provided with this ACTB. Make
sure that the lugs provided are suitable for use with the
cables being installed. Standard terminal lugs are
solderless screw type and will accept the wire sizes listed
on the drawings provided with the ACTB. Be careful
when stripping insulation from conductors; avoid nicking
or ringing the conductor. Remove surface oxides from
conductors by cleaning with a wire brush. Follow
conductor manufacturer’s instructions when aluminum
conductor is used. Apply joint compound to conductor,
then carefully wipe away excess compound. Tighten the
cable lugs to the torque specified on the rating label.
Be sure that the Normal and Emergency power
connections are in proper phase rotation.
If bus connection is used, use SAE grade 5 hardware to
connect bus to appropriate terminal plates on bypass
switching device. Wipe off bus surfaces before they are
joined. If bus is dirty, gently clean surfaces with a
non-flammablesolvent. Avoid touching cleaned surfaces.
Do not breathe cleaning solvent vapors.
UseSAEgrade5hardwareandtightentheboltedjoints
tothetorquespecifiedinTable2-1.
The reliability of the connection depends
on how clean and how tight the joint is.
Table 2-1. Tightening torque values for bolted joints.
Bolt Diameter
(Grade 5 hardware)
in inches
5/16 12
3/8 20
1/2 50
5/8 95
Recommended
Tightening Torque
in foot pounds
Harnesses
All internal connections are made at the factory. The
bypass switch, transfer switch, and control panel are
joined together by an interconnecting wire harness. The
disconnect plugs are already engaged on enclosed
switches. For open–type switches, the plugs must be
engaged after installation is completed. Align harness
plugs with sockets in the control and push them together
until they are secure.
Controller Ground
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.
Engine Starting Contacts
and Auxiliary Circuits
The engine control contact signal connections and
auxiliary circuits are located on terminal block TB as
shownontheWiring Diagram provided with the ACTB.
Connect the signal wires to the appropriate terminals.
1 --- 2
INSTALLATION
(continued)
GREEN
RED
observe
these lights
GREEN
RED
Figure 1-3. Standard controls and indicators.
Functional Test
Read all i nstructions on the Wiring Diagrams and labels
affixed to t he ACTB. Note the control features that are
provided and review their operation before proceeding.
After installing the ACTB check the following:
– Bypass Handle should be in the OPEN position.
– Isolation Handle should be in the CLOSED position.
– CN transfer switch should be CLOSED.
– CE transfer switch should be OPEN.
If handles are not in correct positions, follow instructions
for Bypassing and Isolating t he automatic transfer switch
in Section 3. Do not force the handles. Electrical
interlocks prevent a wrong sequence of operation.
1–VoltageChecks
First check nameplate on transfer switch; rated voltage
mustbethesameasnormalandemergencylinevoltages.
Useextremecautionwhenusingameter
to measure voltages. Do not touch power
terminals; shock, burns, or death could result !
Perform steps 1–6 at the right. Observe the status lights.
See Figure 1–3.
■ Black square means light is on.
❐ White square means light is off.
* If necessary, adjust voltage regulator on generator per the
manufacturer’s recommendations. The ACTB will respond only
to rated voltage specified on the nameplate.
Now continue to 2 – Electrical Operation on next page.
1 --- 3
RED RED RED
Close the normal source circuit
breaker. The Transfer Switch
Connected To Normal and the
1
Normal Source Accepted lights
should come on.
Use an accurate voltmeter to
check phase to phase and
phase to neutral voltages pres-
2
entatthetransferswitchnormal
source terminals.
Close the emergency source
circuit breaker. Turn the Engine
Control switch to Run to start
the generator. The Transfer
3
Switch Connected To Normal &
Emergency Source Accepted
lights should come on.
Use an accurate voltmeter to
check phase to phase and
phase to neutral voltages pres-
4
ent at the transfer switch emergency source terminals.*
Useaphaserotationmeterto
check phase rotation of emer-
5
gency source; it must be the
same
as the normal source.
Turn Engine Control switch to
Auto to stop the generator. The
Emergency Source Accepted
light should go off. Then put the
6
starting control selector switch
(on generator set) in automatic
position. Close enclosure door.
C
B
A
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