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3.4 GENERATOR TESTS UNDER
LOAD
1. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its OFF or OPEN
position.
2. Manually actuate the transfer switch main contacts to their
emergency (Standby) position. Refer to “Manual Operation”.
3. To start the generator, set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to
MANUAL. When engine starts, let it stabilize for a few min-
utes.
4. Turn the generator's main circuit breaker to the ON or CLOSED
position. The generator now powers all LOAD circuits. Check
generator operation under load as follows:
• Turn ON electrical loads to the full rated wattage/amper-
age capacity of the generator. DO NOT OVERLOAD.
• With maximum rated load applied, check voltage and
frequency across transfer switch terminals E1 and E2.
Voltage should be greater than 200 volts (208VAC sys-
tem) or 230 volts (240VAC system); frequency should be
greater than 59 Hz.
• Let the generator run under rated load for at least 30 min-
utes. With unit running, listen for unusual noises, vibra-
tion, overheating, etc., that might indicate a problem.
5. When checkout under load is complete, set main circuit
breaker of the generator to the OFF or OPEN position.
6. Let the generator run at no-load for several
minutes. Then, shut down by setting the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL
switch to its OFF position.
7. Move the transfer switch's main contacts back to the
UTILITY position. For example, load connected to utility power
supply. Refer to “Manual Operation”. Handle and operating
lever of transfer switch should be in down position.
8. Turn on the utility power supply to transfer switch, using
whatever means provided (such as a utility main line circuit
breaker). The utility power source now powers the loads.
9. Set the generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to its AUTO
position. The system is now set for fully automatic opera-
tion.
Operation