ATS GM26313-KP1 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Original Issue Date: 1/03
Model: Automatic Transfer Switches
Market: ATS
Subject: Chicago Alarm Accessory Kit, GM26313-KP1
Introduction
The Chicago Alarm Accessory Kit provides an alarm
that sounds to indicate that the transfer switch is in the
Emergency position. Install this kit to comply with the
alarm requirement in the Municipal Code of Chicago,
Electrical Section. The kit is designed for indoor
installation only.
The kit includes the alarm box shown in Figure 1. The
mounting hardware and connecting leads are
customer-supplied.
Read the entire installation procedure before beginning
installation. Perform the steps in the order shown.
Accessory Operation
The alarm horn sounds and the red ATS in Emergency
lamp illuminates whenever the transfer switch is in the
Emergency position. Push the Alarm Silence button to
stop the alarm horn, if desired. The amber Alarm
Silence lamp illuminates when the button is pressed.
Both lamps then remain illuminated until the ATS
transfers back to the Normal position.
GM26313A
Figure 1 Alarm Box with Mounting Flanges
Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions while installing
the kit.
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the generator set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or connected equipment, disable the generator
set as follows: (1) Move the generator set master switch to the
OFF position. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger.
(3) Remove the battery cables, negative (--) lead first.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the
battery. Follow these precautions to prevent starting of the
generator set by an automatic transfer switch, remote
start/stop switch, or engine start command from a remote
computer.
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
opening the enclosure.
DANGER
Short circuits. Hazardous voltage/current can cause
severe injury or death. Short circuits can cause bodily injury
and/or equipment damage.Do not contact electrical
connections with tools or jewelry while making adjustments or
repairs. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment.

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Installation Procedure
1. Prevent the generator set from starting
and disconnect power to the transfer
switch.
1.1 Remove the generator set from service.
1.1.1 Place the generator set master switch in
the OFF position.
1.1.2 Disconnect the power to the battery
charger, if equipped.
1.1.3 Disconnect the generator set engine
starting battery(ies), negative (--) lead first.
1.2 Disconnect power to the transfer switch.
1.2.1 Transfer Switches: Disconnect power to
the transfer switch by opening the normal
and emergency source circuit breakers or
switches.
1.2.2 Bypass/Isolation Switches: Follow the
instructions in the Bypass/Isolation Switch
Operation/Installation Manual to bypass
and isolate the transfer switch.
1.3 Open the transfer switch enclosure door.
2. Mount the alarm box.
2.1 Select a wall or other rigid mounting surface for the
alarm box. Use the mounting holes on the alarm
box as a template or refer to Figure 2 to mark the
locations of the mounting holes on the mounting
surface.
2.2 Use four 6 mm or 1/4 inch screws (not provided) to
mount the box. Determine the size of the
mounting holes according to the size and type of
mounting hardware used. Drill four holes into the
mounting surface at the marked locations.
2.3 Insert four screws through the mounting flanges
on the box (GM26313) to secure the box to the
mounting surface.
ADV-6822-
Dimensions mm [in.]
Figure 2 Dimensions

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3. Connect the alarm.
3.1 Select a 120 VAC circuit on the load side of the
transfer switch to provide power to the alarm box.
3.2 Disconnect power to the 120 VAC circuit that will
provide power to the alarm box.
3.3 Open the alarm box and locate the customer
connection terminal strip shown in Figure 3. Use
#12 AWG to #18 AWG wire (not provided) for the
customer connections. Route the 120 VAC power
leads and the signal connection leads in separate
conduit.
3.4 Connect terminal 1 to ground. Connect 120 VAC
to terminals 2 and 3, following the polarity
indicated on the terminal block label.
3.5 Connect terminals 4 and 5 to a transffer switch
auxiliary contact that is closed when the ATS is in
the emergency position. Refer to the transfer
switch Operation and Installation Manual to locate
the auxiliary contacts. (Terminal 6 on the alarm
box is not used.)
3.6 Close the alarm box and secure the door screws.
4. Restore the generator set and transfer
switch to service.
4.1 Close and secure the transfer switch enclosure
door.
1. Fuse, 3 A, 250 V (243273)
2. Customer connection terminal block
1
ADV-6822-
2
Figure 3 Customer Connections (inside the box)
4.2 Reconnect power to the circuit that powers the
alarm box.
4.3 Reconnect all power sources to the transfer
switch.
4.3.1 Transfer Switches: Close the normal and
emergency source circuit breakers or
switches.
4.3.2 Bypass/Isolation Switches: Follow the
instructions in the the Bypass/Isolation
Switch Operation/Installation Manual to
return the transfer switch to service.
4.4 Check that the generator set master switch is in
the OFF position.
4.5 Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) leads last.
4.6 Reconnect power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
4.7 Move the generator set master switch to the
AUTO position.
5. Test the alarm box operation.
5.1 Follow the instructions in the transfer switch
Operation and Installation Manual to start a
loaded test.
5.2 Verify that the ATS in Emergency Lamp
illuminates and the alarm horn sounds when the
transfer switch moves to the Emergency position.
5.3 Press the Alarm Silence button. Verify that the
alarm horn stops and the Alarm Silenced lamp
illuminates when the button is pressed.
5.4 When the ATS transfers back to the Normal
position, verify that the ATS in Emergency and
Alarm Silenced lamps are off and that the alarm
horn does not sound.
5.5 Follow the instructions in the transfer switch
Operation and Installation Manual to end the test.

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Schematic and Wiring Diagram
GM26313B-D
Figure 4 Schematic
Parts List
Chicago Alarm Accessory Kit
Kit: GM26313-KP1
Qty. Description Part Number
1 Fuse, 3 A, 250 V 243273
1 Relay, 120 VAC, 10 A 269958
1 Terminal block, 6 position 295314
1 Fuse holder, inline 322557
1 Block, Contact GM20928
1Operator, Red GM26166
1Operator, Amber GM26167
2 Light Module GM26168
2Bulb, 120V GM26169
1Horn, Alarm A.C. Vibrating GM26312
1 Switch, Pushbutton GM28444
1Decal, Alarm Contacts GM28446
1Decal, ATS Alarm GM28447
1 Enclosure GM28448
1 Panel, Mounting GM28449
1 Bracket, Mounting GM28550
1Terminal block X--405--2
GM26313B-D
Figure 5 Wiring Diagram