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Cleaning And Testing An Automatic Transfer Switch Best Safety Practices

An automatic transfer switch or ATS is a generator accessory that automatically detects power outages and restores power from a secondary source. It is safe to use and convenient, since manual switching is not required.

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Cleaning And Testing An Automatic Transfer Switch Best Safety Practices

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  1. Cleaning and Cleaning and Testing an Testing an Automatic Automatic Transfer Switch: Transfer Switch: Best Safety Best Safety Practices Practices

  2. An automatic transfer switch or ATS is a generator accessory that automatically detects power outages and restores power from a secondary source. It is safe to use and convenient, since manual switching is not required. But do you know how to clean an auto-transfer switch and check if it is workingin order? Here it is…

  3.  How Howto toclean cleanan an automatic automaticchangeover changeoverswitch? switch? First and foremost, you have to de-energise the ATS. If you do not know the correct method, you should hire a professional to do it. Avoid using a blower while cleaning the debris and dust since it can lodge the dirt deeper into the units. This can cause irreversible damage to the equipment. Instead, use a soft bristle brush or a cloth to clean the dust and grime. Once this is done, apply lubricationto the parts that carrycurrent. If you are planning for a deep clean, remove the transfer switch barriers or the arc chutes so you can take a closer look. In case you notice dirt build-up, immediately clean it with a soft and dry cloth. Surface deposits can be hazardous for the auto changeover switch. The most important thing to remember is that cleaning the ATS frequently will lengthen its life and ensurebetter performancefor years.

  4.  How Howto tocheck checkif if the theATS ATSis is functioning functioningcorrectly? correctly? After you have cleaned the ATS, you must check its functioning. One way to do it is by ensuring that all ATS control devices operate perfectly and have the correct settings outlined by the manufacturer. You must also investigate the settings for all connected timers and make the necessarychanges. In addition,youcan test the transfer switchunderdifferentcircumstances.For instance- ● ● ● a standard total outage situation a complete loss of emergencypower and a re-energizednormal power source followingan outage This test helps you identify the efficiency of the automatic changeover switch under different situations. Here you can investigate any abnormalities and fix them with the help of a certified technician.

  5.  Stay Staybacked backed- -up up. .Stay StayProductive Productive. . Be it a residential or commercial space, a 24/7 power supply is necessary. Since control power cuts are predicted in current situations, you should be prepared for them with good-quality generators and switches. To experience a wide range of cutting-edge power backup options, visit the nearby electric equipment shop that specialises in generators and automatic transfer switches.

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