Automatic Transfer Switch Maintenance Vital for Generators

Little Jonny · March 9th, 2009, 08:15 PM

Maintenance of a generator set should extend to all components, including the automatic transfer switch (ATS). Complete inspections stop problems early.

Test & Inspect

In some industries it is mandatory to perform a load test weekly. This basic test confirms that the ATS can send a start signal to the generator and transfer the building load onto the generator for a period of time set by the user.

While this test proves basic functionality, it does not address the condition of ATS connections and components or critical operations over the life of the switch, Regular maintenance inspections are key to reliability.

iOperate · March 17th, 2009, 09:14 PM

Hey LJ, thanks for the reminder. I have them serviced annually during the power shutdown for switchgear maintenance. This is often forgotten by some.

sparky · March 18th, 2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by iOperate

Hey LJ, thanks for the reminder. I have them serviced annually during the power shutdown for switchgear maintenance. This is often forgotten by some.

An ounce of prevention is worth of pound of cure...............Sparky

March 9th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#1
Little Jonny Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada. Gender: Male Posts: 137	Automatic Transfer Switch Maintenance Vital for Generators Maintenance of a generator set should extend to all components, including the automatic transfer switch (ATS). Complete inspections stop problems early. Test & Inspect In some industries it is mandatory to perform a load test weekly. This basic test confirms that the ATS can send a start signal to the generator and transfer the building load onto the generator for a period of time set by the user. While this test proves basic functionality, it does not address the condition of ATS connections and components or critical operations over the life of the switch, Regular maintenance inspections are key to reliability. __________________ There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don't know. - Ambrose Bierce

March 17th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#2
iOperate Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 3rd Rock From The Sun Gender: Male Posts: 101	Hey LJ, thanks for the reminder. I have them serviced annually during the power shutdown for switchgear maintenance. This is often forgotten by some. __________________ I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean

Automatic Transfer Switch Maintenance Vital for Generators

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