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Operation Manual
Universal Transfer Switch
UTS6
UTS6H
UTS6BI
UTS10BI
UTS10BI
bu154a
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Introduction About this product ® The APC by Schneider Electric Universal Transfer Switch (UTS) is a fully automatic transfer switch for use in optional standby systems in homes or small businesses. This unit provides safe, convenient power for up to ten circuits in the home or office. Power is derived from one or two independent backup sources. Backup sources being a generator, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a solar inverter, or another alternative energy source. When connected to
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Safety and Regulatory Information - save this information Read the Operation Manual before operating the UTS. Read, understand, and follow the Safety Precautions in this manual. Safety Precautions • Adhere to all national and local electrical codes when installing, configuring and operating the UTS. • Installation of the UTS must be performed by a qualified electrician. • Prior to installing the UTS have a qualified electrician check that the wiring in the home or office meets all local and nat
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UTS Configurable Features Feature Description • provides UPS backup for uninterrupted operation Uninterruptible Power Supply • provides backup power until the generator comes on line Provides automatic shut off (referred to as load shedding), of select circuits during blackout conditions Adaptive Load • prevents power surges and overload conditions from stalling a generator, or tripping circuits Management (ALM) • increases generator efficiency by 20% or more during prolonged power outages •
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UTS Controls and Indicators The UTS controls and indicators are located on the front of the UTS. Control or Indicator Description LCD • Displays two lines with 20 characters per line • Displays UTS status, warnings, general information • Displays the value or setting that is being entered or changed during configuration and setup System Status button Cycles the UTS through the default or selected system status options System Setup button Used to configure the UTS system options Circuit
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UTS circuit LED configurations UTS6/UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Circuit Circuit Circuit 1 2 1 2 1 2 120 V 3 120 V 4 3 4 3 4 120 V 5 6 5 6 5 6 240 V 7 8 120 V circuits ONLY Together, circuits 5 and 6 form a dedicated 240 V 9 10 240 V circuit. DO NOT use these circuits as individual 120 V circuits. Together, circuits 9 and 10 form a dedicated 240 V circuit. DO NOT use these circuits as individual 120 V circuits. UTS Power Connectors The power connectors are located on the front of the UTS. UTS10BI •
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System Status Verification The UTS system status and the status of up to three power sources can be viewed by pressing the System Status button located on the front of the UTS. To navigate through the system status menus, press the System Status button after viewing the information on the LCD. LCD displays the input voltages from the UTILITY through the main UTILITY PHASE1: 120V load center for PHASE1 and PHASE2. UTILITY PHASE2: 120V LCD displays the SYSTEM LOAD (total power), that is being dr
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System Configuration and Setup Once the UTS has been installed and connected to utility power by a qualified electrician, the UTS is ready for configuration and setup. System setup Press the System Setup button located on the front of the UTS to enter system setup mode and to navigate through the system setup options. Use the down/up arrow buttons to navigate through the configuration options and to change values displayed on the LCD. Note: The settings and values selected will change immediat
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Time Management Use the up arrow key to select On indicating that time management is enabled or Off TIME MANAGEMENT: to disable time management. ON Time management is used with load shedding to ensure loads receive adequate power over extended periods of time. Time Management must be enabled for each circuit to be set individually for specific maximum time off and minimum time on. Refer to Circuit Maximum Time Off and Minimum Time On section in this manual. Reset Energy Meter This feature all
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Generator Start Mode For generators featuring manual start, use the MANUAL setting. Press the down or GEN START MODE: up arrow key to change to AUTO setting. MANUAL A warning message appears on the LCD. Wait a few seconds and another message GEN EXHAUST CAN KILL appears on the LCD asking for confirmation that the generator is located outdoors. Use the down or up arrow keys to select YES or NO. START GEN OUTDOORS.. A UTS Hardwire Interface Kit for connecting the generator outside the house is
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UPS Power Rating Once the BACKUP2 SOURCE TYPE has been selected, that source type will UPS POWER RATING: appear in the power rating display message. Use the down/up arrow keys to set the correct power rating for the backup2 power source connected to the UTS. 0-1800 WATTS There are three levels for rapid rating increment changes. Press and hold the down or up arrow key to adjust the power rating and to move through the three levels described here. To revert back to level 1 release the down ar
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Circuit setup options Setup Option 1-Circuit Load Type A UTS can be configured for many load types. These and other load types may be labeled on the building circuit breaker panel. LIGHTS AIR CONDITIONER SECURITY SYSTEM GARAGE DOOR OPENER NONE REFRIGERATOR FURNACE (HOT AIR) OTHER WELL PUMP (or other motor driven device i.e. blower or exhaust fan) FURNACE (HOT WATER) SUMP PUMP MICROWAVE OVEN FREEZER SPRINKLER SYSTEM Setup Option 2-Source The factory default setting for the backup power source i
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Circuit Maximum Time Off and Minimum Time On This setup option requires that Load Shedding and Time Management under System Setup, be set to ON. Once Load Shedding and Time Management have been enabled each circuit can be set individually for specific maximum time off and minimum time on. These settings will depend on the requirements of the load each circuit supports. Maximum Off controls the allowable time for a load to be without power, after being CKT1 MAX TIME OFF: shed during ALM operat
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Troubleshooting Use this chart to solve minor UTS problems. Refer to www.apc.com for assistance with complex UTS problems. Problem and Possible Cause Solution Problem: While operating on utility power the UTS repeatedly drops some connected loads Cause: One or more circuits may be in Using the Circuit Setup button on the UTS, check to verify the status of Security Mode. Security Mode. Cause: The LCD displays a message Reduce the load on the affected circuits or have a qualified electrician ind
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Problem and Possible Cause Solution Problem: While operating on backup power the UPS repeatedly experiences an overload condition causing the circuit breaker to trip Cause: The UPS power rating is set too Refer to System Setup: Backup2 Power Rating in this manual. high causing an overload condition. Cause: The UPS Surge Overload Refer to System Setup: UPS Surge Overload Delay Time in this manual. Delay Time is set too high. Cause: The UPS is experiencing a low • The UPS batteries recharge durin
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Service If the unit requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in Troubleshooting to eliminate common problems. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Support through the APC Web site, www.apc.com. – Note the model number of the unit, the serial number located on the front of the unit, and the date purchased. If you call APC Customer Support, a technician will ask you to describe the problem and attempt to solve it over the
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Two-Year Warranty The limited warranty provided by American Power Conversion (APC®) in this statement of Limited Factory Warranty applies only to products you purchase for your commercial or industrial use in the ordinary course of your business. Terms of warranty APC warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. The obligation of APC under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its sole discretio
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990-2993C 4/2010
