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Asco 300 Series - User Manual

Asco 300 Series
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381333–067 H
50 Hanover Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932–1591 USA
For sales or service call 1 800 937–2726 (ASCO) www.ascopower.com
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
Operator’s
Manual
Seri es 300
Automatic Transfer Switches
E de si gn, 260 an d 400 am p. si zes
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.
An experienced licensed electrician must install the ATS.
260 & 400 amp sizes
Refer to the outline and wiring drawings provided with
your ASCO Series 300 ATS for all installation details.
A SCO Series 300 A utomatic Transfer Switches (ATSs) are
Listed under Underwriters Laboratories UL 1008 Standard
for Safety for Automatic Transfer Switc hes . ASCO Series
300s are also Listed under CSA C22.2 No. 178 Standard for
Automatic Transfer Switches. All control features are UL
Component Recog nized, which assures that ASCO automatic
transfer switch es meet OSHA Safety Requiremen ts and wil l
be acc ep table to elec tric al inspec tor s.
ASCO Series 300 Automatic Transfer Switches are suitable
for emergency and standby system applications. They meet
emergency system rating requirements as defined in
National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 700 and UL 1008.
Also, they are suitable for the requirements of NEC Article
517 Health Care Facilities, NEC Article 701 Legally
Require d Standby Systems, NEC Article 702 Optional
Standby Systems, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities, and
NFPA 110 Emergency and Standby Power Systems.
Rating Label
Eac h automatic transfer sw itc h contains a r ating label to
define the loads and fault circuit withstand / closing ratings.
Refer to the lab el 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section
INSTALLATION 1..........................
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 2.............
TESTING & SERVICE 3....................
ADJUSTMENTS 4.........................
CONTROL FEATURES 5...................
INDEX back cover.........................

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Questions and Answers

Asco 300 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAutomatic Transfer Switch
Poles2, 3, 4
Enclosure TypeNEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 12
Amperage Range30-4000 Amps
CertificationsUL 1008, CSA
OperationAutomatic
Transfer TypeOpen, Closed, Delayed
Control PanelMicroprocessor-based
StandardsIEEE

Summary

SECTION 1 INSTALLATION

Supporting Foundation

Proper foundation requirements for secure ATS enclosure mounting.

Mounting Procedures

Guidelines for securely mounting the ASCO ATS to a rigid structure.

Line Connections

Instructions for making power and auxiliary circuit connections.

Engine Starting Contacts

Wiring terminals for engine start signals and control circuits.

Controller Grounding and Harnesses

Requirements for controller grounding and harness connections.

Auxiliary Circuits

Connecting auxiliary circuit wires to transfer switch terminals.

Functional Test Procedure

Procedure for testing ATS functionality, including manual operation.

Voltage Checks

Verifying source voltages and phase rotation before operation.

Electrical Operation Test

Procedure to check the electrical operation of the automatic transfer switch.

SECTION 2 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

Transfer to Emergency

Automatic sequence for transferring load to the emergency power source.

Retransfer to Normal

Automatic sequence for transferring load back to the normal power source.

SECTION 3 TESTING & SERVICE

Preventive Maintenance Checklist

Recommendations for regular maintenance to ensure ATS reliability.

Controller Disconnection and Reconnection

Steps for safely disconnecting and reconnecting the controller.

Manual Load Transfer Procedure

Procedure for manually transferring load when the controller is disconnected.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Identifies common problems and their numerical check sequences.

SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS

Time Delay Adjustments

Settings for various time delays like transfer and retransfer.

Sensor Adjustments

Adjusting voltage and frequency sensor pickup and dropout points.

How to Change ATS Settings

Step-by-step guide to changing adjustment settings on the controller.

SECTION 5 CONTROL FEATURES

Built-in Engine Exerciser

Using the integrated timer for weekly engine generator exercise.

Source Availability Signal Contacts

Form C contacts indicating normal/emergency source availability.

Programmable Engine Exerciser Module

Details on the optional module for weekly/biweekly engine exercise.

Setting the Programmable Engine Exerciser

Guide to configuring the optional programmable engine exerciser.

Inphase Monitor for Motor Load Transfer

Logic for controlling motor load transfer based on phase in-sync.

Load Disconnect Feature

Functionality and wiring for the load disconnect feature.

Remote Control Features

Options for remote control of ATS functions like testing and transfer.

Optional Strip Heater (Accessory 44)

Description and availability of the enclosure strip heater accessory.

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