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Series

165

Automatic Transfer Switch

for use on Standby Systems

Cat No 165A2200F3XC

Ser No 123456

200 A BOM 999999

240 V 60 Hz

381333–236 A

50 Hanover Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932–1591 USA

1 800 937–2726 (ASCO), for service call 1 800 800–2726 (ASCO) www.asco.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

Series 165 Automatic Transfer Switches

rated 100, 200, & 230 amps, single phase, 240 V ac

Owner’s

Manual

with Accessory 105E for automatic 4–wire start generators

DANGER is used in this manual

to warn of risk of electrical shock

from high voltages capable of

causing shock, burns, or death.

WARNING is used in this

manual to warn of possible

personal injury.

CAUTIONisusedinthismanualtowarn

of possible equipment damage.

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician

and in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC)

and all local electrical code requirements. Read and

understand all instructions before installing, servicing, or

operating. Failuretodosocouldresultinserious

personal injuries or property damage.

ASCO Series 165 Automatic Transfer Switches are Listed

under the Underwriter’s Laboratories Standard for Transfer

Switch Equipment, UL–1008. They are intended for use

only in optional standby systems in accordance with the

National Electrical Code, NEC/NFPA 70, Article 702. This

ATS is for use with 4–wire automatic start generators only

Refer to App lication Information 381339–219 to confirm

that you have selected the appropriate product for the

intended installation.

Rating Label

Each Automati c Transfer Switch (A TS ) has rati ng labels to

define the l oads and faul t current withstand/ cl o sing ratings.

Refer to those label on the Transfer Switch for specifi c values.

INJURY or SWITCH DAMA GE

Do not exceed the rating label

values; it can cause personal in-

jury or serious switch damage.

Namepl ate

The Transfer Switch

nameplate includes data

for each specific ASCO

Series 165 A TS. Use the

switch only within the

limits shown on this

nameplate. A typical

Catalog Number is also

shown below with its

elements explained:

165 A 2 200 F 3 X C

cont ro l group code

3 = automatic

product

designation

poles

2=2lines

ampere rating

100, 200, or 230 amps

voltage code

F = 240 V AC

Catalog number

neutral

A=solidneutral

enclosure

C=Type1

F=Type3R

internal use only

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
Series 165 Automatic Transfer Switches Owner’s Manual rated 100, 200, & 230 amps, single phase, 240 V ac with Accessory 105E for automatic 4–wire start generators DANGER is used in this manual to warn of risk of electrical shock from high voltages capable of causing shock, burns, or death. ! ASCO Series 165 Automatic Transfer Switches are Listed under the Underwriter’s Laboratories Standard for Transfer Switch Equipment, UL–1008.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Push Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Utility Failure . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS ENCLOSED AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CONTROLLER Enclosure Size Type 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24” H x 14¼” W x 8” D (610 mm H x 362 mm W x 203 mm D) Type 3R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25” H x 14¾” W x 8½” D (635 mm H x 375 mm W x 216 mm D) Voltage (nominal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220–240 V ac Pickup (source acceptable) . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 V ac Dropout (source unacceptable) . . . . . . . . 180 V ac Weight Type 1 enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTALLATION Installation of the ASCO Series 165 automatic transfer switch must be performed by a licensed electrician. It must be installed according to the National Electrical Code and all local electrical code requirements. Refer to the installation drawing and wiring diagram. ! Remove the enclosure cover and inspect the unit for ship– ping damage. If damage is evident do not install the unit. Type 1 enclosure is for indoor use only (refer to local codes for Type 4 use).
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FUNCTIONAL TEST (after installation) After installing the Series 165 automatic transfer switch perform the following three–part functional test. source acceptable lights 1 – MANUAL OPERATION ELECTROCUTION – FLASH HAZARD Do not manually operate the transfer switch until utility and generator are disconnected; open circuit breakers. test button 1. Put both the preferred source circuit breaker and the alternate source circuit breaker feeding the automatic transfer switch in the OFF position.
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OPERATION utility (preferred source) acceptable light generator (alternate source) acceptable light PUSH BUTTONS On the front control display are two push buttons that control the operation of the generator and the automatic transfer switch. ● Push to Test (button on the left side) exerciser light ● This button is used to test the system. See the Manual Generator Testing section on the next page. ● This button can be used to cancel any active time delay.
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AUTOMATIC GENERATOR EXERCISER automatic generator exerciser light The automatic generator exerciser automatically exercises the generator for 20 minutes once every 14 days. TO SET EXERCISER Press and release the Automatic Generator Exerciser button. After about 8 seconds the exerciser light flashes 14 times to indicate that the exerciser has been set. The number of flashes indicates the number of days until the next exercise period (at approximately the same time the button was pressed).
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TROUBLESHOOTING This troubleshooting guide describes some of the simple causes of problems with the installation of the automatic transfer switch. Troubleshooting beyond the scope of this guide should not be attempted by the installer. A licensed electrician must perform all internal troubleshooting. ASCO can be contacted at 800–937–ASCO or www.asco.com. ELECTROCUTION – FLASH HAZARD Do not work on the transfer switch until both the utility and generator are off. Turn OFF both circuit breakers.