Installation Guide

102006 - AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH WITH aXis CONTROLLER™ MODULE

UNPACKING

1. Use care when unpacking to avoid damaging transfer switch

components.

2. Allow the ATS to acclimate to room temperature for

a minimum of 24 hours before unpacking to prevent

condensation on the electrical apparatus.

3. Use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth to remove dirt

and packing material that may have accumulated in the

transfer switch or any of its components during storage.

4. Do not use compressed air to clean the switch, cleaning with

compressed air can cause debris to lodge in the components

and damage the switch per the ATS manufacturers

speciﬁcations.

5. Retain the ATS manual with or near the ATS for future

reference.

TOOLS REQUIRED NOT INCLUDED

5/16 in. Hex Wrench

Mounting Hardware

Line Voltage Wire

1/4 in. Flat Screwdriver

Conduit

Fittings

Location and Mounting

Install the ATS as close as possible to utility meter socket. Wires

will run between the ATS and main distribution panel, proper

installation and conduit are required by code. Mount the ATS

vertically to a rigid supporting structure. To prevent the ATS or

enclosure box from distortion, level all mounting points; use

washers behind the mounting holes (outside the enclosure,

between enclosure and supporting structure), see following image.

The recommended fasteners are 1/4” lag screws. Always follow

local code.

16 in.

406.4 mm

24 in.

609.5 mm

Electrical Grommet(s)

Grommets can be used in any enclosure knockout for NEMA 1

installations. Grommets can only be used in the bottom enclosure

knockouts for NEMA 3R installations, when installed outside.