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Aurora Generators — Energize the Switch

Operation · Service entrance disconnect, generator power source breaker

From a Aurora Generators service manual covering: EGSC100ASE, EGSC200ASE, EGSC400ASE, EGSCA100ASE, EGSCA200ASE, EGSCA400ASE. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Voltages within the enclosure are capable of causing severe personal injury or death. Use extreme caution to avoid contact with energized equipment.
  • Contact with energized components will cause electrical shock capable of producing severe personal injury or death.

Procedure

  1. With the service entrance barrier removed, use a voltmeter to measure line-to-line and line-to-neutral voltages on the line side of the circuit breaker. Confirm utility voltage is correct then replace
  2. Ensure the generator control selector switch is set to OFF; remove the control fuse from the generator control panel and open the generator power source circuit breaker.
  3. Close the service entrance disconnect circuit breaker in the switch to connect the ATS to the utility power source.
  4. Replace the control fuse. Position the generator control selector switch to the AUTOSTART position and close the generator power source circuit breaker.

Tools required

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Source: Aurora Generators service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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