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7. When certain that utility supply voltage is com-
patible with transfer switch and load circuit rat-
ings, turn OFF the utility power supply to the
transfer switch.
8. On the generator panel, set the AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL switch to MANUAL. The engine should
crank and start.
9. Let the engine warm up for about five minutes to
allow internal temperatures to stabilize. Then, set
the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON (or
closed) position.
Proceed with caution! Generator power voltage
is now supplied to the transfer switch. Contact
with live transfer switch parts will result in
dangerous and possibly fatal electrical shock.
10. Connect an accurate AC voltmeter and a frequen-
cy meter across transfer switch terminal lugs E1
and E2. Voltage should be 242-252 volts; fre-
quency should read about 61-63 Hertz.
11. Connect the AC voltmeter test leads across termi-
nal lug E1 and neutral; then across E2 and neu-
tral. In both cases, voltage reading should be 121-
126 volts AC.
12. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its
OFF (or open) position. Let the engine run at no-
load for a few minutes to stabilize internal engine
generator temperatures.
13. Set the generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to
OFF. The engine should shut down.
NOTE:
It is important not to proceed until certain that
generator AC voltage and frequency are correct
and within the stated limits. Generally, if both AC
frequency and voltage are high or low, the engine
governor requires adjustment. If frequency is cor-
rect, but voltage is high or low, the generator’s
voltage regulator requires adjustment.
2.4 GENERATOR TESTS UNDER LOAD
To test the generator set with electrical loads applied,
proceed as follows:
1. Set generator’s main circuit breaker to its OFF
(or open) position.
2. Turn OFF all loads connected to the transfer
switch terminals T1 and T2.
3. Set the generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to
OFF.
4. Turn OFF the utility power supply to the transfer
switch, using the means provided (such as a util-
ity main line circuit breaker).
Do not attempt manual transfer switch opera-
tion until all power voltage supplies to the
transfer switch have been positively turned off.
Failure to turn off all power voltage supplies
will result in extremely hazardous and possibly
fatal electrical shock.
5. Manually set the transfer switch to the STANDBY
position, i.e., load terminals connected to the
generator's E1/E2 terminals. The transfer switch
operating lever should be down.
6. Set the generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to
MANUAL. The engine should crank and start
immediately.
7. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes.
8. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON
(or closed) position. Loads are now powered by
the standby generator.
9. Turn ON electrical loads connected to transfer
switch T1 and T2. Apply an electrical load equal
to the full rated wattage/amperage capacity of the
installed generator.
10. Connect an accurate AC voltmeter and a frequen-
cy meter across terminal lugs E1 and E2. Voltage
should be greater than 230 volts; frequency
should be greater than 58 Hertz.
11. Let the generator run at full rated load for 20-30
minutes. Listen for unusual noises, vibration or
other indications of abnormal operation. Check
for oil leaks, evidence of overheating, etc.
12. When testing under load is complete, turn OFF
electrical loads.
13. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its
OFF (or open) position.
14. Let the engine run at no-load for a few minutes.
15. Set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF. The
engine should shut down.
2.5 CHECKING AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
To check the system for proper automatic operation,
proceed as follows:
1. Set generator’s main circuit breaker to its OFF
(or open) position.
2. Check that the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is set
to OFF.
3. Turn OFF the utility power supply to the transfer
switch, using means provided (such as a utility
main line circuit breaker).
4. Manually set the transfer switch to the UTILITY
position, i.e., load terminals connected to the util-
ity power source side.
DANGER
Section 2 — Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments
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