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Cummins/Onan OT-A-4060A / OT-C-10050C — Manual Operation of the Transfer Switch

Operation

For the Cummins/Onan OT-A-4060A / OT-C-10050C, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

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Before you start

  • AC power within the cabinet and the rear side of the cabinet door presents a shock hazard that can cause severe personal injury or death.
  • Automatic transfer switch operation results in rapid movement of the manual operator handles and presents a hazard of severe personal injury. Keep hands clear of handles when switching back to automatic operation.

Procedure

  1. Open the cabinet door of the automatic transfer switch.
  2. Move the Motor Disconnect switch to the Off position.
  3. Transfer to Emergency: pull the upper manual operator handle down, then push the lower manual operator handle down.
  4. Retransfer to Normal: pull the lower manual operator handle up, then push the upper manual operator handle up.
  5. Move the Motor Disconnect switch back to the Auto position.
  6. Close the cabinet door.

Source: Cummins/Onan 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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