Troubleshooting, Maintenance – Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Correction
Automatic transfer switch does not
transfer to generator
1. Generator breaker open.
2. Generator voltage not acceptable.
3. Generator disconnect circuit
breaker open.
1. Reset generator circuit breaker.
2. Refer to generator manual.
3. Reset generator disconnect circuit
breaker.
Automatic transfer switch does not
transfer to utility
1. Utility disconnect circuit breaker
open.
2. Utility voltage not acceptable.
1. Reset utility disconnect circuit
breaker.
2. Wait for utility voltage to return to
normal.
Generator is still running after switch
transfers to utility power
Engine cool down period.
Engine should stop after 1 minute.
Generator or supervised loads (air
conditioner, etc.) are operating
improperly when generator is supplying
power
1. A-A or B-B contacts not operating
correctly.
2. Too much load on generator.
3. Current transformer not connected.
4. Broken current transformer.
1. Check A-A or B-B contacts for
proper operation and/or check
control wiring to external load.
2. Decrease load to generator.
3. Plug CT connectors into control
module.
4. Contact local Briggs & Stratton
service center.
Generator is still running after utility
power is restored
1. Minimum engine run time has not
elapsed.
2. Fuse(s) in transfer switch is
defective.
1. Wait five minutes for transfer
switch to retransfer to utility power.
2. Check fuse(s) and replace if
necessary.
Maintenance
The transfer switch is designed to be maintenance free under
normal usage. However, inspection and maintenance checks
should be made on a regular basis. Maintenance will consist
mainly of keeping the transfer switch clean.
Visual inspections should be done at least once a month.
Access to transfer switch must not be obstructed. Keep
3 feet (92 cm) clearance around transfer switch. Check for
an accumulation of dirt, moisture and/or corrosion on and
around the enclosure, loose parts/hardware, cracks and/or
discoloration to insulation, and damaged or discolored
components.
Exercise the transfer switch at least once every three months
as described in the previous section Testing the Automatic
Transfer Switch unless a power outage occurs and Home
Generator System has gone through automatic sequence.
Allow generator to run for at least 30 minutes.
Contact a licensed electrical professional to inspect and clean
the inside of your transfer switch at least once a year.
Specifications
UL® 1008 Listed Transfer Switch
Maximum Load Current: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Amps
Rated AC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Volts
Poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50/60 Hz
Fault Current Rating . . . .25,000 RMS Symmetrical Amperes
Supervisory Contacts Rating:
A-A Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Volt AC
B-B Terminals . . . . . . . . . .1 Amp, 125 Volt AC, Pilot Duty
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 lbs.