C. Standby Voltage Sensor
• This sensor monitors generator AC output volt-
age. When the voltage has reached 50 percent of
the nominal rated voltage, transfer to standby
can occur.
D. Utility Voltage Pickup Sensor
• This sensor monitors utility power supply volt-
age. When that voltage is restored above 75 per-
cent of the nominal source voltage, a retransfer
time delay starts timing.
E. Retransfer Time Delay
• This timer runs for about 15 seconds.
• At end of a 15-second delay, circuit board action
de-energizes transfer relay in the transfer switch
if utility is still present.
• Retransfer to utility power source then occurs.
F .
Engine Cool-down Timer
• When the load is transferred back to utility power
source, the engine cool-down timer starts tim-
ing.
• The timer will run for about one minute, and the
generator will then shut down.
3.4
MANUAL TRANSFER OPERATION
3.4.1 TRANSFER TO GENERATOR
POWER SOURCE
To start the generator and activate the transfer switch
manually, proceed as follows:
1. Set the generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to
OFF .
2. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its
OFF (or OPEN) position.
3. Turn OFF the utility power supply to the transfer
switch using the means provided (such as a utility
main line circuit breaker).
DANGER
Do not attempt to activate the transfer switch
manually until all power voltage supplies to the
switch have been positively turned off. Failure
to turn off all power voltage supplies may result
in extremely hazardous and possibly fatal elec-
trical shock.
4. Use the manual transfer handle inside the trans-
fer switch to move the main contacts to their
STANDBY position, i.e., loads connected to the
standby power source (Figure 3.2).
5. To crank and start the engine, set the AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL switch to MANUAL.
6. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes.
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Air-cooled Generators
7. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its ON
(or CLOSED) position. The standby power source
now powers the loads.
Figure 3.2 – Manual Transfer Switch Operation
3.4.2 TRANSFER BACK TO UTILITY POWER
SOURCE
When utility power has been restored, transfer back
to that source and shut down the generator. This can
be accomplished as follows:
1. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its
OFF (or OPEN) position.
2. Let the engine run for a minute or two at no-load
to stabilize the internal temperatures.
3. Set the generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch
to its OFF (or OPEN) position. The engine should
shut down.
4. Check that utility power supply to the transfer
switch is turned OFF .
DANGER
Do not attempt to activate the transfer switch
manually until all power voltage supplies to the
switch have been positively turned off. Failure
to turn off all power voltage supplies may result
in extremely hazardous and possibly fatal elec-
trical shock.
5. Use the manual transfer handle inside the trans-
fer switch to move the main contacts back to their
UTILITY position, i.e., loads connected to the util-
ity power source (Figure 3.2).
6. Turn ON the utility power supply to the transfer
switch using the means provided.
7. Set the system to automatic operation as outlined
in Automatic Transfer Operation section.