ATS CONTACTOR WITH ATC 900 CONTROLLER

SECTION 16496C

SECTION 16496C
ATS CONTACTOR WITH ATC 900 CONTROLLER

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE
A. Furnish and install the low voltage automatic transfer switches having the ratings,
features/accessories and enclosures as specified herein and as shown on the contract
drawings.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

1.3 REFERENCES
A. The automatic transfer switches and all components shall be designed, manufactured and
tested in accordance with the latest applicable standards of UL and NEMA as follows:
1.UL 1008 – Transfer Switches
2.UL 991 - Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-State Devices
3.NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
4.NFPA 99 – Essential Electrical Systems of Health Care Facilities
5.NFPA 110 – Emergency and Standby Power Systems
6.NEMA ICS 10 – AC Transfer Switch Equipment
7.IEEE 446 – Recommended Practice for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

1.4 SUBMITTALS – FOR REVIEW/APPROVAL

A. The following information shall be submitted to the Engineer:
1. Front view and plan view of the assembly
2. Schematic diagram
3. Conduit space locations within the assembly.
4. Assembly ratings including:
a. Withstand and Closing rating
b. Voltage
c. Continuous current rating
d. Short-Time rating if applicable
e. Short-circuit rating if ordered with integral protection
5. Cable terminal sizes
6. Product Data Sheets.
B. Where applicable, the following additional information shall be submitted to the Engineer:
1. Busway connection
2. Connection details between close-coupled assemblies
3. Composite front view and plan view of close-coupled assemblies

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1.5 SUBMITTALS – FOR CONSTRUCTION

A. The following information shall be submitted for record purposes:
1. Final as-built drawings and information for items listed in section 1.04
2. Wiring diagrams
3. Certified production test reports
4. Installation information
5. Seismic certification as specified
B. The final (as-built) drawings shall include the same drawings as the construction drawings
and shall incorporate all changes made during the manufacturing process.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS
A. The manufacturer of the assembly shall be the manufacturer of the major components
within the assembly.
B. For the equipment specified herein, the manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 or 9002 certified.
C. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical equipment for a
minimum period of five (5) years. When requested by the Engineer, an acceptable list of
installations with similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with this
requirement.
D. Provide Seismic tested equipment as follows:
1. The equipment and major components shall be suitable for and certified by actual
seismic testing to meet all applicable seismic requirements of the [latest International
Building Code (IBC)] [latest California Building Code (CBC) with OSHPD Amendments].
[The equipment shall have OSHPD Special Seismic Certification (OSP) Pre-Approval.]
2. The Project Structural Engineer will provide site specific ground motion criteria for use
by the manufacturer to establish SDS values required.
3. The IP rating of the equipment shall be 1.5
4. The Structural Engineer for the Site will evaluate the SDS values published on the
[Manufacturer’s] [OSHPD] website to ascertain that they are "equal to" or "greater than"
those required for the Project Site.
5. The following minimum mounting and installation guidelines shall be met, unless
specifically modified by the above referenced standards.
a. The Contractor shall provide equipment anchorage details, coordinated with the
equipment mounting provision, prepared and stamped by a licensed civil engineer
in the state. Mounting recommendations shall be provided by the manufacturer
based upon the above criteria to verify the seismic design of the equipment.
b. The equipment manufacturer shall certify that the equipment can withstand, that is,
function following the seismic event, including both vertical and lateral required
response spectra as specified in above codes.
c. The equipment manufacturer shall document the requirements necessary for proper
seismic mounting of the equipment. Seismic qualification shall be considered

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achieved when the capability of the equipment, meets or exceeds the specified
response spectra.

1.7 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide a certificate of compliance with UL 1008 for the transfer switches furnished under
this section.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Equipment shall be handled and stored in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
One (1) copy of these instructions shall be included with the equipment at time of
shipment.

1.9 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

1.10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Equipment operation and maintenance manuals shall be provided with each assembly
shipped, and shall include instruction leaflets and instruction bulletins for the complete
assembly and each major component.

1.11 EXTRA PRODUCTS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Eaton
B. __________
C. 
__________
D. The listing of specific manufacturers above does not imply acceptance of their products
that do not meet the specified ratings, features and functions. Manufacturers listed above
are not relieved from meeting these specifications in their entirety. Products in compliance
with the specification and manufactured by others not named will be considered only if pre-
approved by the engineer ten (10) days prior to bid date.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION
A. Power Switching Device
1. Switching devices shall be momentarily energized solenoid operated contactor type
mechanisms. All Contactors shall be UL listed for application in their intended
enclosures for 100% of their continuous ampere rating.
2. Each transfer switch shall be positively interlocked both mechanically and electrically to
prevent simultaneous closing of both sources under either automatic or manual
operation. Main contacts shall be mechanically held in position in both normal and
emergency positions.

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B. [Transfer switches shall be open transition and provided with in-phase monitor, which will
permit a transfer or re-transfer between two live sources that have a phase angle
difference of +/- 8 degrees or less.]
-- OR --
B. [Transfer switches shall be open delayed transition and operate with a time delay in the
neutral position, adjustable from 0 to 120 seconds.]
-- OR --
B. [Transfer switches shall be open transition and provided with an in-phase monitor feature,
which will permit a transfer or re-transfer between two live sources that have a phase angle
difference of +/- 8 degrees or less. In the event that the switch cannot transfer in-phase,
the switch will default to a time delay in neutral transfer adjustable 0-120 seconds.]
-- OR --
B. Transfer switches shall be closed transition and operate in a make before break fashion.
The transfer switch logic will limit the source parallel time to less than 100ms. Closed
transition transfer switches shall include a time delay utility parallel relay, external to the
controller, to shunt trip the upstream breaker in the event that the transfer switch remains
closed on both sources for a period greater than .5-1 second. Closed transition transfer
switches shall have the option to default to a delayed transition.
C. The automatic transfer switch shall be of double throw construction operated by a reliable
electrical mechanism momentarily energized.
D. Contactors or components not specifically designed, as an automatic transfer switch will
not be acceptable.
E. The switching panel shall consist of the contactor assembly and a separate control or
transformer panel. The transformer shall be multi-tap for ease of voltage adjustment in the
field. Control power for all transfer operations shall be derived from the line side of the
source to which the load is being transferred.
F. Transfer switches will be supplied with a manual-operating handle. Manual operation,
using handle, shall only be performed with the switch de-energized.
G. On transfer switches requiring a fourth pole for switching the neutral, the neutral shall be
identical to the other power poles. Switched neutral poles which are add-on or overlap, or
that are not capable of breaking full rated load current are not acceptable.
H. On transfer switches requiring a solid neutral, the neutral shall be fully rated.

2.3 BYPASS ISOLATION TRANSFER SWITCH

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I. The ATS shall be provided with a bypass isolation switch to permit isolation of the ATS from
source and load conductors. The bypass isolation transfer switch assembly shall be
configured of two automatic contactor switching devices factory interconnected with silver
plated copper bus. The bypass contactor switch shall be constructed to carry full load with
the same withstand and close-on ratings as the ATS.

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J. The ATC-900 controller shall be active in both the ATS and bypass mode of operation. In
the event of a power failure while operating on bypass, the controller shall initiate an
automatic transfer to the alternate source.
K. [The primary contactor switching device and the bypass contactor switching device shall
both be draw-out configuration and supplied in a front access structure. Bus links shall be
provided to allow for field configurable connections of top or bottom entry or a combination
of both. Standard shall be with source one and load connections on top and source two
connections on the bottom .]
-- OR --
C. [The primary contactor switching device shall be draw-out configuration and the bypass
contactor switching device shall be fixed mounted. The bypass isolation transfer switch
shall be front accessible. Cable connections shall be [top] [bottom] entry.]
L. All control wiring shall be contained in a low-voltage compartment separated from the line
voltage. All control wiring shall be harnessed with keyed disconnect plugs for ease of
maintenance. Customer connections shall be wired out to a single terminal block mounted
inside the low voltage compartment.
M. The primary and the bypass switch shall be contained in separate compartments located
behind separate doors with padlockable handles.
N. The transfer to bypass shall be accomplished by operation of a single selector switch. The
selector switch shall have an “Auto” and “Bypass” position. Transfer to bypass shall not
interrupt power to the load.
O. The bypass isolation transfer switch shall be electrically interlocked to prevent cross
connection of sources when operated either automatically via controller or manually via
control switch.
P. The bypass isolation transfer switch shall have three positions: “Connected”, “Isolated”, and
“Removed”. In the “Connected” position, ATS is racked-in and is being actively controlled
by the controller. In the “Isolated” position, the ATS is connected to control power only and
may be electrically operated for test purposes. In the “Removed” position the ATS has
been disconnected from the main bus and control power and the transfer switch may be
safely removed for inspection or replacement.
Q. The ATS shall be capable of being racked-out with the enclosure door closed. An
indicating light shall be mounted on the door to indicate when the ATS is isolated from the
power and when the ATS is in the removed position. A key interlock shall be provided to
prevent the ATS from being racked out while the transfer switch is still powering the load.
R. The Bypass Isolation transfer switch shall be interlocked to prevent connecting or
disconnecting the contactor from the main bus with the contacts closed.
S. The bypass isolation transfer switch shall have a Test/Manual selector switch. The “Test”
position shall be used to test the electrical operation of the primary contactor switching
device while in the isolated position. The “Manual” position shall be used to disable
automatic control while operating in bypass mode and to perform a non-automatic transfer.
T. A detached handle shall be provided for manual operation of the switches in racked-out
and in the removed position.
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U. Bypass Isolation transfer switch shall be painted ANSI 61 grey with white interior.

2.2 MICROPROCESSOR LOGIC

A. The transfer switch shall be equal to an Eaton ATC-900 type microprocessor-based
controller. The controller shall be hardened against potential problems from transients and
surges. Operation of the transfer switch and monitoring of both sources shall be managed
by the controller.
B. The automatic transfer switch controllers shall meet or exceed the following standards in
addition to the basic switch standards:
1. IEC 61000-4-2 - EMC Testing and Measurement Techniques - Electrostatic Discharge
Immunity Test
2. IEC 61000-4-3 - EMC Testing and Measurement Techniques - Radio-frequency,
Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test
3. IEC 61000-4-4 - EMC Testing and Measurement Techniques - Electrical Fast
Transient/Burst Immunity Test
4. IEC 61000-4-5 - EMC Testing and Measurement Techniques - Surge Immunity Test
5. IEC 61000-4-6 - EMC Testing and Measurement Techniques - Immunity to Conducted
Disturbances, Induced by Radio-frequency Fields
6. IEC 61000-4-11 - EMC Testing and Measurement Techniques - Voltage Dips, Short
Interrupts and Voltage Variations Immunity Tests
7. CISPR11, Class B - Industrial, Scientific and Medical Radio-frequency Equipment -
Electromagnetic Disturbance Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement
8. FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B

2.3 ENCLOSURE
A. Each transfer switch shall be provided in a [NEMA 1] [NEMA 12] [NEMA 3R] [NEMA 4x]
enclosure suitable for use in environments indicated in the drawings.
B. NEMA 1, 12 or 3R enclosures shall be painted with the manufacturer’s standard light gray
ANSI 61paint. Nema 4X shall be [304] [316] stainless steel.

2.4 CONTROLLER DISPLAY AND KEYPAD

A. The microprocessor-based controller display shall be UV resistant and include a 4.3 inch
Color TFT (480x272), backlit display. The controller shall be capable of displaying transfer
switch status, parameters, and diagnostic data. All set point parameters shall be password
protected and programmable using the controller keypad, USB port, or remotely using
serial port access. Limited abbreviations or codes shall be used for transfer switch
functions.
B. The microprocessor-based controller shall include a mimic bus display consisting of six (6)
individual LED’s (3mm) for indicating the following:
1. Availability status of source 1
2. Availability status of source 2
3. Connection status of source 1

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4. Connection status of source 2

5. Source 1 Preferred
6. Source 2 Preferred

2.5 VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY SENSING

A. The controller shall have a voltage range of 0-790 volts (50/60 Hz) with an accuracy of +/-
1% of the reading and a frequency range of 40-70 Hz with an accuracy of +/- .3 Hz.
B. Voltage and frequency dropout and pickup parameters are set as a percentage of the
nominal voltage as indicated in the table below.

Setpoint Sources Dropout Pickup

Undervoltage Source1 and 2 70 – 97% (DO + 2%) - 99%

Overvoltage Source 1 and 2 105 – 110% 103% - (DO – 2%)

Underfrequency Source 1 and 2 90 – 97% (DO + 1Hz) – 99%

Overfrequency Source 1 and 2 103 – 101% - (DO – 1Hz)

105%

Voltage Unbalance Source 1 and 2 5 – 20% (UNBAL DO% - 2) – 3%

C. The normal and emergency sources shall include phase reversal protection. The preferred
rotation is programmable as ABC or CBA.

2.6 TIME DELAYS

A. A time delay shall be provided on transfer to source 2, adjustable from 0 to 166 minutes.
B. A time delay shall be provided to override a momentary power outage or voltage
fluctuation, adjustable from 0 to 120 seconds.
C. A time delay shall be provided on retransfer from source 2 to source 1, adjustable from 0 to
166 minutes.
D. A time delay shall be provided after retransfer that allows the generator to run unloaded
prior to shutdown, adjustable form 0 to 166 minutes.
E. A time delay shall be provided for engine failure to start, adjustable 0- 6 seconds.
F. A pre and or post transfer time delay output adjustable from 0-120 seconds. The contact
shall be a form-c contact rated for 10-Amp at 250-Vac and 10-Amp at 30-Vdc.
G. All delays shall be field adjustable from the microprocessor-based controller without the
use of special tools.

2.7 ADDITIONAL FEATURES

A. One Form C contact for closure of the source 1 generator start circuit for optional use with
a dual generator system. The contacts shall be rated for 5-Amp at 250-Vac and 5-Amp at
30-Vdc.

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B. One Form C contact for closure of the source 2 generator start circuit. The contacts shall
be rated for 5-Amp at 250-Vac and 5-Amp at 30-Vdc.
C. The controller shall include two independently programmable Engine Exercisers, selectable
as disabled, 7, 14, or 28 day interval, or by calendar date. Run time shall be adjustable for
0-600 minutes, with or without load. Upon loss of source 2 power, the ATS shall
automatically return to source 1. Transfer time delays shall also be independently
programmable for test events.
D. The controller shall include a keypad pushbutton to initiate a system test.
E. The controller shall include 4 user configurable inputs. Each input provides 50 volts at
10ma and can be user configured to one of the following features:
1. Input to accept a remote contact which closes to initiate a transfer to source 2. This
feature shall be failsafe and an automatic retransfer shall occur in the event that
source 2 power is lost.
2. Input to accept a remote contact which closes to initiate a transfer to source 2. This
feature shall be failsafe and an automatic retransfer shall occur in the event that
source 2 power is lost.
3. Input to accept a remote contact which opens to inhibit transfer to source 2.
4. Input to enable monitor mode to disable automatic operation of the transfer switch
while continuing to display status. Monitor mode allows set point programming at the
controller display.
5. Input to enable lockout feature to disable automatic operations of the transfer switch
following an overcurrent trip of an integral circuit breaker.
6. Input to enable or disable manual retransfer to source 1.
7. Input to initiate manual retransfer to source 1.
8. Input to initiate a remote engine test. The test will run using the programmed engine
test set points.
9. Input to select source 1 or source 2 as the preferred source.
10. Input to initiate a remote load test.
11. Input to indicate the bypass transfer switch is closed on a source.
12. Input to bypass time delays
13. Input to receive engine start signal from a master controller in a three source
application.
F. The controller shall include 4 user configurable outputs rated for 10-Amp at 250-Vac and
10-Amp at 30-Vdc. Each input can be user configured to one of the following features:
a. Source 1 connected
b. Source 2 connected
c. ATS in test
d. ATS not in automatic mode (Monitor Mode)
e. General Alarm indication for failure to transfer, mechanical fault, or electrical fault.
f. Engine Test Aborted
g. Engine cool down in process
h. Engine start contact status

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i. Emergency inhibit on
j. Load sequence – Output used to signal select loads to disconnect prior to transfer
and reconnect 0-120 seconds after. Loads are reconnected sequentially.
k. Selective load shed – Output used to shed low priority loads when the load reaches
a programmed threshold value. A load shed and load restore set point (measured
in kW) are associated with this feature.
l. Load bank control – Output to disconnect a load bank during an engine run test if a
transfer to a source 2 generator is required.
m. Pre and/or post transfer signal - A pre and or post transfer time delay output
adjustable from 0-120 seconds.
G. One Form C auxiliary contact to indicate Source 1 position and one Form C contact to
indicate source 2 position. The contacts shall be rated for 10-Amp, 1/3-Horsepower at 250-
Vac and 10-Amp at 30-Vdc.
H. One Form C contact for Source 1 Available. The contacts shall be rated for 10-Amp, 1/3-
Horsepower at 250-Vac and 10-Amp at 30-Vdc.
I. One Form C contact for Source 2 Available. The contacts shall be rated for 10-Amp, 1/3-
Horsepower at 250-Vac and 10-Amp at 30-Vdc.
J. Data Logging
1. Historical Data Storage to include:
a. Engine Run Time
b. Source 1 Available time
c. Source 2 Available time
d. Source 1 Connected time
e. Source 2 Connected time
f. Source 1 Engine Run Time
g. Source 2 Engine Run Time
h. Load Energized Time
i. Number of Transfers
2. Event Summary shall include up to 100 date and time stamped events. All metered
values are logged for each event. Event summaries include:
a. Transfer events
b. Alarms
c. Changes to the set points
d. Changes to the time/date
e. Resetting a historical counter
f. Engine Run test
3. Event Details shall include up to 350 date and time stamped events. All metered
values are logged for each event. Event details include detailed sequence of
operations of a transfer event.
4. Event recording shall capture 4 seconds of metered data, stored every 20 msec for
certain events. The data is captured 2 seconds before and 2 seconds after the event.
Oscillographic data for 10 events is stored and may be downloaded over USB.
Events Include:

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a. Source unavailability actions that initiate a transfer sequence (Undervoltage,

Overvoltage, etc.)
b. Successful transfers (at the point of breaker/contactor closure)
c. Unsuccessful transfers (at the point of breaker/contactor failure to close or open)

2.8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

A. Non-Automatic Control: Provide a 2-Position Selector Switch, maintained contact, marked:
“Automatic” and “Non-Automatic”. The transfer switch shall be transferred by actuating a
two position maintained selector switch labeled “Source 1”and “Source 2”. A 30mm pilot
light shall be provided labeled “Not in Automatic”.
B. 
Non-Automatic Control: Provide a 3-Position Selector Switch, maintained contact, marked:
“Automatic” and “Non-Automatic”. The transfer switch shall be transferred by actuating a
three position maintained selector switch labeled “Source 1”, “Off” and “Source 2”. A 30mm
pilot light shall be provided labeled “Not in Automatic”.
C. 
Manual Retransfer Control: The ATS shall remain connected to the emergency source after
the normal source becomes available until a momentary pushbutton contact closure signal
is received to initiate the retransfer. Should a failure of the emergency source occur while
waiting for the manual return, the re-transfer proceeds automatically.
D. 
Device panel mounted Preferred Source Selector switch
E. Device panel mounted Source 2 Inhibit keyed switch with 30mm white pilot light indicating
inhibit status.
F. 
Device panel mounted selector switch to initiate a load transfer to source 2. This operation
shall be failsafe to initiate an automatic retransfer upon loss of source 2 power.
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G. Communications Interface to be [Modbus RTU] [Modbus TCP/IP].
H. Where indicated on the drawings, provide a [50KA] [80KA] [100KA] [200KA] surge
protection device on source 1.
I. 
Space heater with thermostat rated for 100 watts.
J. IntegratedLoad Metering – The controller shall include integral load metering. When
included, metered values shall be viewable from the controller LCD display.
1. Source 1 Voltages (3Ф)
2. Source 2 Voltages (3Ф)
3. Load Voltages (3Ф)
4. Source 1 Frequency
5. Source 2 Frequency
6. Load Frequency
7. Load Currents (3Ф)
8. Load kW
9. Load kVar
10. Load kVA

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11. pF
K. Customer Metering
1. Where indicated on the drawings, provide customer metering to include the following:
Note to Spec. Writer:
Select devices as required for item 2.09.K. Refer to section 16901 for detailed specification for
metering as follows:
Power Xpert Series (Paragraph 2.02A)
Power Xpert Meter Series 2000 (Paragraph 2.02.B)
IQ-100 Series (Paragraph 2.02.D)
IQ 250/260 Series(Paragraph 2.02E)

L. Remote Annunciator and Controller:

1. Monitor up to eight (8) automatic transfer switches.
a. 7” touchscreen color display
b. Mimic bus display for each transfer switch with indication of source availability,
based on controller pickup and dropout settings, and switch position.
c. Each mimic bus display shall be marked with the designation of the transfer switch
monitored.
d. Indication of switch in test mode, .
e. Indication of failure of digital communication link.
2. Control Functions
a. Control functions shall be password protected and shall include:
1. Initiate engine test.
2. Initiate a failsafe transfer to source 2.
3. Initiate manual retransfer.
3. Indicating Lights: Grouped for each transfer switch monitored.
4. Label each group, indicating transfer switch it monitors, location of switch, and identity
of load it serves.
5. Mounting: Flush, modular, steel cabinet, unless otherwise indicated.
6. Communications capability to be compatible with ATS controller.
M. Three Source Transfer Control – The ATC-900 controller shall include a Master/Slave
functionality for use in configuring two independent transfer switches as a three source
transfer system.
1. Sequence of operations - In the event of a source 1 power failure the Master ATS
controller shall send an engine start signal to the slave input on the Slave controller.
The slave controller shall send an engine start signal to both generators. If a
preferred generator is selected, the Slave controller will count down through the time
delay for engine failure and remain on the preferred generator if it is available. If the
preferred generator is not available at that time, the Slave ATS will transfer to the non-
preferred generator. If none-preferred is selected, the Slave ATS will transfer to the

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first available generator. The unused generator will be shut down as soon as the
Slave ATS is connected to a good source.

PART 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Note to Spec Writer:

Select from the table below to fill in the data required for 3.01.A

TABLE 16496G-1

TRANSFER WITHSTAND WITHSTAND WITHSTAND WITHSTAND WITHSTAND WITHSTAND

SWITCH RATING RATING RATING RATING RATING RATING
AMPERES (SPECIFIC (SPECIFIC (SPECIFIC FUSE) (SPECIFIC (SPECIFIC (SPECIFIC FUSE)
BREAKER) @ BREAKER) @ @ 480V BREAKER) W/ BREAKER) W/ W/ BYPASS
480V 600V BYPASS BYPASS ISOLATION @
ISOLATION @ ISOLATION @ 480V
480V 600V
40 30 30 100 50 35 200
80 30 30 100 50 35 200
100 30 30 100 50 35 200
200 30 30 100 50 65 200
225 50 42 200 50 65 200
260 50 42 200 50 65 200
400 50 42 200 50 65 200
600 65 65 200 65 65 200
800 65 65 200 65 65 200
1000 65 65 200 65 65 200
1200 65 65 200 65 65 200
1600 65 NA 200 65 65 200

3.1 WITHSTAND AND CLOSING RATINGS

A. The transfer switch shall have a specific breaker withstand and closing rating of _____
KA at _____ volts.

PART 4 EXECUTION

4.1 EXAMINATION

4.2 FACTORY TESTING

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A. The following standard factory tests shall be performed on the equipment provided under
this section. All tests shall be in accordance with the latest version of UL and NEMA
standards.
1. Insulation check to ensure the integrity of insulation and continuity of the entire system
2. Visual inspection to ensure that the switch matches the specification requirements and
to verify that the fit and finish meet quality standards
3. Mechanical tests to verify that the switch's power sections are free of mechanical
hindrances
4. Electrical tests to verify the complete electrical operation of the switch and to set up
time delays and voltage sensing settings of the logic
N. The manufacturer shall provide a certified copy of factory test reports.
O. Transfer switch shall include a label indicating order number, catalog number and date

4.3 INSTALLATION
A. The Contractors shall install all equipment per the manufacturer’s recommendations and
the contract drawings
B. All necessary hardware to secure the assembly in place shall be provided by the contractor

4.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Provide the services of a qualified factory-trained manufacturer’s representative to assist
the contractor in installation and start-up of the equipment specified under this section for a
period of ____ working days. The manufacturer’s representative shall provide technical
direction and assistance to the contractor in general assembly of the equipment,
connections and adjustments, and testing of the assembly and components contained
therein.

4.5 MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATION

A. 
A qualified factory-trained manufacturer’s representative shall certify in writing that the
equipment has been installed, adjusted and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
B. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the manufacturer’s representative’s certification.

4.6 TRAINING
A. 
The [Contractor] OR [Manufacturer’s qualified representative] shall conduct a training
session for up to five (5) owner’s representatives for ____ normal workdays at a jobsite
location determined by the owner. The training program shall consist of the instruction on
the operation of the transfer switch and the major components within the assembly.

4.7 FIELD SERVICE ORGANIZATION

A. The manufacturer of the ATS shall also have a national service organization that is
available throughout the contiguous United States and is available on call 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.

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