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Cummins/Onan — Procedure (7 steps)

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Before you start

  • Safety Precautions
  • WARNING This symbol refers to a hazard or
  • CAUTION This symbol refers to a hazard or

Procedure

  1. 5. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Contacts
  2. 5. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Latch Service
  3. 5. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Interlock Service
  4. 5. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contactor Assembly Service
  5. 5. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 and 200-Ampere Contactor Assembly Service
  6. 5. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Contact Service
  7. 5. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contactor Assembly Service
  8. 5. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Interlock Service
  9. 5. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Control Circuit Board
  10. 5. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Redistribution or publication of this document, by any means, is strictly prohibited. iii SECTION TITLE PAGE SCHEMATICS/WIRING DIAGRAMS
  11. 6. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schematics/Wiring Diagrams
  12. 6. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Baord (Control Package A) 300-4754
  13. 6. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Board (Control Package B) 300-4750
  14. 6. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer Panel Wiring Diagram (60 Amp)
  15. 6. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer Panel Wiring Diagram (100 & 200 Amp)
  16. 6. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INCORRECT SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. SER- VICE PERSONNEL MUST BE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM ELECTRICAL AND/ OR MECHANICAL SERVICE. Redistribution or publication of this document, by any means, is strictly prohibited. RST1 iv This manual includes the following symbols to indi- cate potentially dangerous conditions. Read the manual carefully and know when these conditions exist. Then take the necessary steps to protect per- sonnel and the equipment. DANGER This symbol warns of immediate hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death. unsafe practice that can result in severe per- sonal injury or death. unsafe practice that can result in personal inju- ry or product or property damage. High voltage in transfer panel components pres- ents serious shock hazards that can result in severe personal injury or death. Read and follow these suggestions. Keep the transfer panel cabinet closed and locked. Make sure only authorized service personnel have access to the cabinet. Due to the serious shock hazard from high voltages within the cabinet, all service and adjustments to the transfer panel must be performed only by an electrician or authorized service personnel. Instructions to Authorized Service Personnel If the cabinet must be opened for any reason:
  17. 1. Move the operation selector switch on the gen- erator set to OFF. If the transfer panel is equipped with the 3-Wire Start Option, move the toggle switch to the Stop position.
  18. 2. Remove the AC power source to the cabinet.
  19. 3. Disconnect the starting batteries of the genera- tor set (remove the ground [−] lead first). Place rubber insulative mats on dry wood platforms over metal or concrete floors when working on any electrical equipment. Do not wear damp clothing (particularly wet shoes) or allow skin surfaces to be damp when handling any electrical equipment. Jewelry is a good conductor of electricity and should be removed when working on the electrical equipment. Do not work on this equipment when mentally or physically fatigued, or after consuming alcohol or any drug that makes the operation of equipment un- safe. Redistribution or publication of this document, by any means, is strictly prohibited.
  20. 1. 1

Tools required

  • No special tools are required to remove and replace

Specs & torque values

  • Torque ground lugs to the values shown in Table
  • TABLE 1-1. LUG TORQUE
  • TORQUES
  • Specification number as shown on the nameplate.
  • plete Model, Specification, and Serial number as

Source: manual:913-0505B Onan RST-series 60-100-200 Amp Automatic Transfer Panel Service manual (09-2004).pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.