Preventive maintenance – Winco ULPSS8B4W/E User Manual
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In order to set and test the exercise circuit the
left hand toggle switch on the generator control
panel must be in the ON position.
SETTING THE EXERCISER CIRCUIT
Press and release the
Automatic Generator Exer-
ciser button. After about 8 seconds the exerciser
light flashes 4 times to indicate that the exerciser
circuit has been set. The number of flashes indi-
cates the number of days until the next exercise
period. This 20 minute period will occur at approxi-
mately the same time of the day the button was
pressed.
DISABLING THE EXERCISER CIRCUIT
Press and hold the
Automatic Generator Exerciser
button until the light goes off, the light flashes then
goes off.
ENABLING THE EXERCISER CIRCUIT
Press and hold the
Automatic Generator Exerciser
button until the light goes off, the light flashes then
goes off. After about 8 seconds the exerciser light
flashes fourteen times to indicate that the exerciser
circuit has be re-enabled.
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WITH A TOTAL POWER FAILURE (UTILITY
POWER FAILS AND THE GENERATOR FAILS TO
START AND RUN) THE EXERCISER MUST BE
RESET AFTER THE POWER IS RESTORED.
CLEARING AN “ERROR” CODE
An error codes occurs on the ASCO control board if
the generator set fails to start or there is some other
malfunction. BOTH Transfer Switch lights will be
blinking together. The Automatic Generator Exer-
ciser light will be blinking a number of times then
pause. This number gives the error code reason
from page 8 of the ASCO 65 owner’s manual. To
clear this code press and release the Push to Test
button once. Then troubleshoot the problem accord-
ing to the ASCO 65 owner’s manual.
This completes your installation and unit testing.
ALWAYS leave the system in automatic mode unless
servicing the unit. For automatic operation, the left
hand toggle switch on the generator control panel
must be left in the “ON” position.
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
Reasonable care in preventive maintenance will
insure high reliability and a long life for the engine
generator set and Automatic Transfer Switch.
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***** WARNING *****
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When performing any type of maintenance on this
equipment make sure the selector switch on the en-
gine generator is in the off position. If you are work-
ing in the Automatic Transfer Switch, confirm with a
reliable meter that all power has been disconnected.
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
Clean and inspect the switch once a year. de-ener-
gize all power sources, both line and engine genera-
tor set, then brush and vacuum away any excessive
dust or dirty accumulation. You can at this time with
the contactor de-energized remove the contactor
covers and check the contacts. Make sure contacts
are clean and not burned or pitted.
ENGINE GENERATOR SET
Service the engine in accordance with the engine
manufacturers manual provided with your new
equipment. Routinely remove debris and dirt from
around the inside generator enclosure. Insure that
the air intakes are free from leaves and other debris
at all times.
Clean and inspect battery terminals a least twice a
year. Check the battery water level at least twice a
year also.
Other than keeping the generator clean and free of
debris there is no other routine or preventative main-
tenance required, as long as the generator is run
biweekly to keep it dry and in good working order.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Extreme cold weather operation requires special
considerations. Higher CCA batteries are required
for cold weather starting, 650 CCA or larger are rec-
ommended. In addition you should consider install-
ing an oil heater kit and a battery warmer for reliable
starting during cold weather.