7000 Series ATS

Operator’s Automatic Transfer Switches

Manual J–design, 260, 400, & 600 A
Refer to the outline and wiring drawings provided
with your 7000 Series ATS for all installation and
DANGER is used in this manual to warn of high connection details and accessories.
voltages capable of causing shock, burns, or death.

Refer to Group 5 Controller User’s Guide

381333–126 for ATS status display messages, time
WARNING is used in this manual to delays, pickup & dropout settings, and adjustments.
warn of possible personal injury.

Rating Label
CAUTION is used in this manual to Each automatic transfer switch (ATS) has a rating label to
warn of possible equipment damage. define the loads and fault circuit withstand/closing ratings.
Refer 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 ASCO 7000 Series ATS. Use the ATS only within
the limits shown on this nameplate.

An experienced licensed electrician must install the ATS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
section-page
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Mounting and Line Connections . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Auxiliary Circuits and Harness . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Engine Starting Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Functional Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 through 1-5
TESTING & SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Transfer Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Disconnecting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Manual Load Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
260 amp. size

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 Catalog Number Identification
A typical Catalog Number is shown below with its elements explained. The example is for a 7000 Series 7ATS
with overlapping neutral, 3 pole, 600 amp, 480 V, in a Type 1 enclosure:
J 7ATS C 3 600 N 5 C
design
prefix
letter
Neutral Phase Poles Amperes Voltage Controller Enclosure
A – solid 2 – single Ø 260 A 115 J 400 5 – standard C – type 1
B – switched 3 – three Ø 400 B 120 K 415 5X – if F – type 3R
C – overlapping 600 C 208 L 440 accessories G – type 4
ordered
blank – none D 220 M 460 H – type 4X
E 230 N 480 L – type 12
F 240 P 550 blank – open type

G 277 Q 575
H 380 R 600

customer terminals block

load power
connections

transfer
emergency
control
power
& lights
connections

Transfer
Switch

Controller

normal power
connections

260 amp. size in typical enclosure with location of customer connections

 SECTION 1 INSTALLATION
ASCO 7000 Series Automatic Transfer Switches (ATSs) Testing Power Conductors
are factory wired and tested. Field installation requires
Do not connect the power conductors to the transfer
requires mounting and connection of service cables,
switch until they are tested. Installing power cables in
and auxiliary control circuits (if required).
conduit, cable troughs and ceiling-suspended hangers
often requires considerable force. The pulling of cables
can damage insulation and stretch or break the
Remove the Shipping Skid (large ATSs) conductor’s strands. For this reason, after the cables
For large ATSs, open the front door and remove the are pulled into position, and before they are
four lag screws (2 in front, 2 in rear) securing enclosure connected, they should be tested to verify that they are
to the wood skid. not defective or have been damaged during
installation.

Supporting Foundation
The supporting foundation for the enclosure must be Protect the automatic transfer switch from
level and straight. Refer to the applicable enclosure construction grit and metal chips to prevent
outline drawing included with the switch for all malfunction or shortened life of the ATS.
mounting details including door opening space.
If bottom cable entry is used, the foundation must be Connecting Power Conductors
prepared so that the conduit stubs are located
After the power cables have been tested, connect them
correctly. Refer to the enclosure outline drawing for
to the appropriate terminal lugs on the transfer switch
specified area and location. Provide cable bending
as shown on the wiring diagram provided with the
space and clearance to live metal parts. When a
switch. Make sure the lugs provided are suitable for
concrete floor is poured, use interlocking conduit
use with the cables being installed. Standard terminal
spacer caps or a wood or metal template to maintain
lugs are solderless screw type and will accept the wire
proper conduit alignment.
sizes listed on the drawings provided with the switch.
Be careful when stripping insulation from the cables;
avoid nicking or ringing the conductor. Remove
Mounting surface oxides from cables by cleaning with a wire
Refer to the applicable enclosure outline drawing brush. When aluminum cable is used, apply joint
furnished with this switch and mount the automatic compound to conductors. Tighten cable lugs to the
transfer switch according to details and instructions torque specified on rating label.
shown on diagram.

Controller Ground
Line Connections A grounding wire must be connected to the controller’s
Refer to the Wiring Diagram provided with the switch. lower left mounting stud. Because the controller is
All wiring must be made in accordance with the mounted on the enclosure door, a conductive strap
National Electrical Code and local codes. must be used between the enclosure and the door. This
connection provides proper grounding which does not
It is not necessary to remove pole covers from the rely upon the door hinges.
transfer switch for cabling. If you do remove them,
reinstall them carefully.
Harnesses
The transfer switch is connected to the left side of the
De–energize the conductors before making controller by a plug–in harness (two plugs).
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.

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 INSTALLATION (continued)
Engine Starting Contacts
All customer connections, including the engine control
contact connections, are located on terminal block TB
which is mounted on the top right side of the
enclosure. Refer to the wiring diagram provided with
the automatic transfer switch and connect the engine
start wires to the appropriate terminals. See Figure
1–1 and Table A.
Table A. Engine start connections.

When normal source Terminals on

fails Terminal Block TB
contact closes TB1 and TB2 engine start
contact opens TB1 and TB3 connections
on
Note: To temporarily disable engine control from customer
terminal
the automatic transfer switch you can unplug J3
block TB
from the small P3 receptacle at the bottom of the
assembly. Be sure to reconnect plug J3 to the P3
receptacle for automatic transfer switch operation.

Auxiliary Circuits
Connect auxiliary circuit wires to appropriate terminals
on transfer switch terminal block TB as shown on the
wiring diagram provided with this automatic transfer
switch.
Figure 1-1. Customer terminal block on the top right
side of the enclosure.

Functional Test
The Functional Test consists of three checks: Read all instructions on the Wiring Diagram and labels
affixed to the automatic transfer switch. Note the
S 1 — Manual Operation Test, page 1–3 control features that are provided and review their
operation before proceeding.
S 2 — Voltage Checks, page 1–4
S 3 — Electrical Operation, page 1–5 Continue to 1 – Manual Operation Test on next page.

Do these checks in the order presented to

avoid damaging the automatic transfer switch.

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 INSTALLATION (continued)
1 – Manual Operation Test
A detachable maintenance handle is provided on the left side of
frame of the Transfer Switch for maintenance purposes transfer switch
only. Manual operation of the transfer switch should be
checked before it is energized (operated electrically).

Do not manually operate the transfer switch

until both power sources are disconnected:
open both circuit breakers. maintenance
handle
1. After deenergizing both power sources, open the
enclosure door. Locate and remove the mainte-
nance handle from the clips on the left side of the
transfer switch frame. Insert the handle into the storage clip
hole in the molded hub on the left side of the
operator. See Figures 1–2 and 1–3 and Table B.
2. Move the maintenance handle up or down as shown
to manually operate the transfer switch. It should
operate smoothly without any binding. If it does not,
check for shipping damage or construction debris.
3. Return the transfer switch to the Normal position.
Observe that the window indicators (right side) show
the top shaft O (open) and the bottom shaft C
(closed).

Table B. Maintenance handle positions.

ATS Position Handle Indicators
Figure 1-2. Maintenance handle and its storage clips.
E up E=O
upper contacts open
Normal 4. Remove the maintenance handle and store it on the
N=C frame (left side) in the clips provided.
N lower contacts closed

E E=C
upper contacts closed Verify that the maintenance handle
Emergency has been removed before proceeding!
N=O
N down lower contacts open

Now continue to 2 – Voltage Checks on next page.

Note: If Normal and Emergency connections are
reversed this operation is also reversed.

Emergency
UP closes the contacts
handle Normal source
contacts (lower) window
indicators contact position
hub DOWN closes the O is open indicators (right side)
Emergency source C is closed
contacts (upper)
Normal
frame contacts
Figure 1-3. Maintenance handle operation and contact position indicators.

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 INSTALLATION (continued)

GREEN RED

observe
these lights

GREEN RED

Figure 1-4. Standard controls and indicators.

Close the normal source circuit
2 – Voltage Checks breaker. The Transfer Switch
1 Connected To Normal and the
First check nameplate on transfer switch; rated voltage Normal Source Accepted lights
must be the same as normal and emergency line voltages. should come on.

Use an accurate voltmeter to

check phase to phase and
Verify that the feeders have been 2 phase to neutral voltages pres-
connected to the proper lugs. ent at the transfer switch normal
source terminals.
Close the emergency source
circuit breaker. (Start generator,
Use extreme caution when using a meter if necessary.) The Transfer
to measure voltages in the following 3
Switch Connected To Normal &
steps. Do not touch power terminals; Emergency Source Accepted
shock, burns, or death could result ! lights should come on.
Use an accurate voltmeter to
Perform steps 1 through 6 at the right. Observe the
check phase to phase and
status lights. See Figure 1–4. 4 phase to neutral voltages pres-
Q Black square means light is on. ent at the transfer switch emer-
gency source terminals.*
S White square means light is off.
A B C
Use a phase rotation meter to
* If necessary, adjust voltage regulator on the generator check phase rotation of emer-
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The 5
gency source; it must be the
Automatic Transfer Switch will respond only to the rated same as the normal source.
voltage specified on the Transfer Switch nameplate.
Shut down the engine–genera-
Note tor, if applicable. The Emergen-
cy Source Accepted light should
Refer to Section 3 of Group 5 Controller User’s Guide 6 go off. Then put the starting
381333–126 for how to display the Status of the ATS control selector switch (on the
and the Voltage and Frequency of each source. generator set) in the automatic
position. Close enclosure door.
Now continue to 3 – Electrical Operation on next page.

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 INSTALLATION (continued)

GREEN RED operate

this switch

observe
these lights

GREEN RED

Figure 1-5. Standard controls and indicators.

3 – Electrical Operation The Transfer Switch Connected

1 To Normal and Normal Source
This procedure will check the electrical operation of Accepted lights should be on.
the Automatic Transfer Switch. See Figure 1–5.

Turn and hold Transfer Control

switch clockwise to Transfer
Be sure to close the enclosure door Test until the engine starts
before proceeding to prevent personal 2
and runs (within 15 sec.).
injury in case of electrical system fault ! Emergency Source Accepted
light should come on.
Transfer switch will operate to
the Emergency position after
Transfer Test Feature 2B time delay. The
Both normal and emergency sources must be available 3 Transfer Switch Connected To
Emergency light should come
and the emergency source generator (if used) must be
on and Load Connected to Nor-
capable of being started in this procedure. mal light goes off.
Perform steps 1 through 5 at the right. Observe the Transfer switch will operate
status lights. back to Normal position after
Feature 3A time delay. For im-
Q Black square means light is on. mediate retransfer turn Transfer
S White square means light is off. Control counterclockwise to
4
Retransfer Delay Bypass. The
Transfer Switch Connected To
Normal light should come on;
Transfer Switch Connected to
Emergency light should go off.

The engine–generator will stop

after the Feature 2E time delay
5 (unloaded running engine cool-
down). The Emergency Source
This completes the Functional Test of the ATS. Accepted light should go off.

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 SECTION 2 TESTING & SERVICE
TRANSFER TEST DISCONNECTING THE CONTROLLER
Operate the 7000 Series ATS at least once a month by The harness disconnect plugs are furnished for repair
following the five–step Electrical Operation Transfer purposes only and should not have to be unplugged. If
Test procedure on page 1–5. the controller must be isolated, follow these steps:

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Disconnecting the Plugs

Reasonable care in preventive maintenance will insure
high reliability and long life for the 7000 Series ATS.
An annual preventive maintenance program is recom- Do not unplug the controller until step
1a. or 1b. below is completed.
mended.
In the United States, ASCO Services, Inc. (ASI) is 1. Observe the position of the transfer switch.
ASCO Power Technologies’s national service a. If the transfer switch is in the Normal position,
organization. ASI can be contacted at first place standby engine starting control in the
1-800-800-2726 (ASCO) for information on off position. Second, then open the emergency
preventive maintenance agreements. source circuit breaker. Third, open the normal
source circuit breaker.
In Canada, for service call 1-800-234-2726 (ASCO). b. If the transfer switch is in the Emergency posi-
tion, first open the normal source circuit break-
Checklist for Yearly Inspection er. Second, place the engine starting control in
the test or run position. Third, open the emer-
gency source circuit breaker.
Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock, 2. Separate the two quick disconnect plugs by squeez-
burns, or death is used in this transfer switch. ing the latches. Do not pull on the harness wires.
Deenergize both Normal – Emergency power
sources before performing inspections! Reconnecting the Plugs

S Clean the ATS enclosure. Brush and vacuum

away any excessive dust accumulation. Remove any
Do not reconnect the controller until step
moisture with a clean cloth. 1a. or 1b. below is completed.
S Check the transfer switch contacts. Remove
1. Observe the position of the transfer switch.
the transfer switch barriers and check contact
condition. Reinstall barriers carefully. The a. If the transfer switch is in the Normal position,
non–replaceable main contacts are designed to last first be sure that both normal and emergency
the life of the transfer switch. source circuit breakers are open. Second, be
sure that the standby engine starting control is
S Maintain transfer switch lubrication. If the still in the off position.
transfer switch is subjected to severe dust or
abnormal operating conditions, renew factory b. If the transfer switch is in the Emergency posi-
lubrication on all movements and linkages. tion, first be sure that both normal and emer-
Relubricate the solenoid operator if the TS coil is gency source circuit breakers are open.
replaced. Do not use oil; order lubrication kit 2. The two harness plugs and sockets are keyed.
75-100. Carefully align the plugs with the sockets and press
S Check all cable connections & retighten them. straight in until both latches click. Close the door!
3. Restore the two sources in sequence as follows:
REPLACEMENT PARTS a. If the transfer switch is in the Normal position,
Replacement parts are available in kit form. When first close the normal source circuit breaker.
ordering parts provide the Serial No., Bill of Material Second, close the emergency source circuit
No. (BOM), and Catalog No. from the transfer switch breaker. Third, place the standby engine
nameplate. Contact your local ASCO Power Technolo- starting control in the automatic position.
gies Sales Office or ASI:
b. If the transfer switch is in the Emergency
in United States call 1 800 – 800 – ASCO (2726) position, first close the emergency source circuit
breaker. Second close the normal source circuit
or in Canada call 1 800 – 234 – ASCO (2726) breaker.

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 TESTING & SERVICE (continued)

MANUAL LOAD TRANSFER 2. Use the maintenance handle to manually operate

This procedure will manually transfer the load if the the transfer switch to the opposite source. See
controller is disconnected. Manual Operation on page 1–3.
3. Then remove the maintenance handle. See page 1–3.

Do not manually operate the transfer switch

until both power sources are disconnected: Verify that the maintenance handle
open both circuit breakers. has been removed before proceeding!

1. Deenergize both the normal and emergency source 4. If the transfer switch is in the Emergency position
conductors (remove fuses or open circuit manually start the engine generator and then
breakers). install emergency source fuse or close the circuit
breaker.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Note any optional accessories that may be furnished on
the automatic transfer switch (ATS) and review their
operation. Refer to any separate drawings and/or Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock,
instructions that may be packed with the ATS. burns, or death is used in this switch.
Do not touch the power or load terminals
of the transfer switch!

Table 2-1. Trouble-Shooting Checks.

CHECK IN NUMERICAL SEQUENCE
PROBLEM 1 2 3
OPERATION GEN-SET VOLTAGE
Engine–generator set does Hold Transfer Test switch 15 Starting control must be in the
not start when the Transfer seconds or the outage must automatic position. Batteries
Control switch is turned and be long enough to allow for must be charged and
held in Transfer Test position Feature 1C time delay plus connected. Check wiring to
–
or when the normal source engine cranking and starting engine starting contacts on
fails. time. customer terminal block TB.
Verify that the small plug J3 is
connected to receptacle P3.
Transfer switch does not Wait for Feature 2B time delay Generator output circuit Voltmeter should read at least
transfer the load to the to time out (if used). breaker must be closed. 90% of nominal phase to
emergency source after the Generator frequency must be phase voltage between
engine–generator set starts. at least 95% of nominal transfer switch terminals EA
(57 Hz for a 60 Hz system.) * and EC (or EL1 and EL2 for 2
pole switches). *
Transfer switch does not Wait for Feature 3A time delay Voltmeter should read at least
transfer the load to normal to time out (if used). 90% of nominal phase to
source when normal returns phase voltage between
or when the Transfer Control – transfer switch terminals NB
switch is released. and NC, NC and NA, and NA
and NB (or NL1 and NL2 for 2
pole switches).
Engine–generator-set does Wait for Feature 2E time delay Starting control must be in the
not stop after load retransfer to time out (if used). automatic position. –
to the normal source.

* These are factory settings. Refer to the Group 5 Controller User’s Guide.
If the problem is isolated to circuits on the controller or the transfer switch, call your local ASCO Power
Technologies sales office or ASI. In the United States, call 1–800–800–2726. In Canada, call 1–800–234–2726.
Furnish the Serial No. and Catalog No. from the transfer switch nameplate.

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 INDEX

A I P
auxiliary circuits, 1–2 inspection, 2–1 parts, 2–1
installation, 1–1 phase rotation check, 1–4
C indicators, contact position, 1–3 problem, 2–2
cable
lugs, 1–1 L R
preparation, 1–1 labels,
field terminal block TB, 1–2 rating label, inside cover
catalog number, inside cover
rating, inside front cover replacement parts, 2–1
cleaning, 2–1
lights, 1–4, 1–5
connections
line, 1–1 lubrication, 2–1 S
settings
contact position indicators, 1–3
M see Controller User’s Guide
controller, 1–1
maintenance handle, 1–3
disconnecting, 2–1
see Controller User’s Guide
illustration of, 1–3
warning, 1–3
T
grounding, 1–1
maintenance, preventive, 2–1 test, functional, 1–2, 1–3, 1–4, 1–5
time delays, 1–5, 2–2
E manual load transfer, 2–2
warning, 2–2
see Controller User’s Guide
electrical operation, 1–5 Transfer Control selector switch
manual operation, 1–3
Emergency Source Accepted light, illustration of, 1–3 Retransfer Delay Bypass, 1–5
1–4, 1–5 warning, 1–3 Transfer Test, 1–5
engine starting contacts, 1–2 Transfer Switch Connected To
Emergency light, 1–4, 1–5
N
F nameplate, inside cover
Transfer Switch Connected To
Normal light, 1–4, 1–5
frequency, generator, 2–2 Normal Source Accepted light, 1–4 transfer test, 1–5, 2–1
functional test, 1–2, 1–3, 1–4, 1–5
O transfer to emergency, 1–5
transfer to normal, 1–5
G operation
electrical, 1–5 trouble–shooting, 2–2
ground, controller, 1–1 manual, 1–3
ground lugs, inside front cover illustration of, 1–3
warning, 1–3
V
H optional accessories
voltage checks, 1–4

harness, 1–1 see Controller User’s Guide voltage, pickup and dropout settings
disconnect plugs, 2–1 see Controller User’s Guide

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