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Site Prep aration and Inst allation Guide Universal T ransfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UTS10B I[...]
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1 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Introduction About this product The American Power Conversion ® (APC ® ) Universal T ransfer Switch (UTS) is a fully aut omatic trans f er switch for use in optional standby sy stems in homes or small bu sinesses. This unit provides safe, conv enient [...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 2 Unp ack and Inspect Inspect the UTS upon receipt. Notify the carrier and deal er if there is damage. The packaging is recyclable; save it fo r reuse or dispose of it properly . Check the package contents: Safety and Regulatory Inform ation - save this in[...]
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3 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Specifications UTS Specifications UTS6/UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Electrical Input - Utility Input line Circuit: 12 A WG Neutral: 10 A WG Circuit: 12 A WG Neutral: 10 A WG Circuit: 12 A WG T wo Neutral: 10 A WG V o ltage range 84 V to 142 V 84 V to 142 V 84 V[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 4 UTS Specifications UTS6/UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Output Nominal voltage 120 V circuits 120 V six total 120 V four total 120 V eight total Nominal voltage 240 V circuits N/A 240 V one across Phase A & B 240 V one across Phase A & B Current per circuit[...]
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5 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UTS Configurable Features Featur e Description Uninterruptible Power Supply • provides UPS backup for uninterrupted operation and pow er protection • provides backup power until the generator comes on line Adaptive Load Management (ALM) Provides aut[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 6 Site Planning and Prep aration Select a location Select a suitable location that meets the environmental specif ications and safety requirements of the UTS. Refer to the Specifications table in this manual . This unit is intended for wal l mounting, eith[...]
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7 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Generator Load Balance Follow these steps to ensure lo ad balance for the generator . UTS6/UTS6BI/UTS10BI models only 1. Determine the total power rating required if all connected loads were to run conti nuously and simultaneously . a. Most home applian[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 8 Surface mount inst allation 1. Hang the UTS on a nail using the mounting ey elet located on the rear of the unit. 2. Locate two 16 inch on center wall studs within one fo ot of the building circuit break er panel. 3. Mark the wall identifying the locatio[...]
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9 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UTS circuit s Note: UTS6/U TS6H - Utilizing all of the UTS circuits is not necessary . However , Circuits 5 and 6 must be connected to the building circ uit panel and must receive power for the UTS to function. Circ uits 5 and 6 must be connected to cir[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 10 240 V circuit wiring Consult the UTS W iring Plan table in the Quick Install Guide that was filled in previously . The UTS6 and UTS6H p rovide 120 V circuits only . The UTS6BI u tilizes circuits 5 and 6 as a dedicated 240 V circuit. The UTS10BI utilizes[...]
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11 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Wiring schematics UTS6[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 12 Wiring schematics UTS6H[...]
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13 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Wiring schematics UTS6BI[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 14 Wiring schematics UTS10BI[...]
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15 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UTS Controls and Indicators The UTS controls and indicators ar e 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 inform ation • Dis[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 16 UTS Power Connectors The power connectors are locat ed on the front of the UTS. Connect Power to the UTS V erify circuit connections 1. Reconnect power to the circuit breaker pane l and switch ON all of the circuit breake rs. 2. Confirm the following: a[...]
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17 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Initial Setup After several initializing LCD screens appear and the Utility Source LED illuminates, the LCD will display this message: UTS Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard enables the user to: • view the factory defau lt parameter settings for th e UTS[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 18 Backup2 Source T ype The factory default setting is UPS . The backup2 power source inlet, located on the front of the UTS is labeled UPS Inlet as a UPS is the pref erred BACKUP2 power source. The system setup has three options for backup power: • Gene[...]
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19 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI System St atus V erification The UTS system status and the status of up to three power sources can be viewed by pressing the System S tatus but ton located on the front of the UTS. T o navigate through the system stat us menus, press the System S tatu[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 20 Connect UTS to Backup Power So urces UTS10BI Generator W ARNING: Home generator backup systems should be installed by a licensed electrician. L ocate the generator outside a buildi ng and at le ast 10 f eet away f rom buildings, windows, and d oors. Fai[...]
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21 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI UPS The UTS is equipped with a standard IEC 320, 120 V inlet specifically intended for use with a UPS. Use the power cord supplied in the accessories kit to connect the UPS to the UTS. The UTS is equipped with a standard NEMA 5-15, 12 0 V Convenience [...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 22 T r oubleshooting 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: The UTS conduit is too long or too short Cause: The UTS was not installed at the r[...]
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23 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Problem and Possible Cause Solution Prob lem: UTS configuration err ors are found Cause: Initial UTS configuration is found to be incorrect. • Reset the UTS to the factory defaul ts and be gin the setup process agai n. Use the System Setup button to[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 24 Loa d P ow e r Wat t s or Am ps UTS W iring Plan L oad V olt age UTS Circuits Ev en Odd Not es Even Circ uits T otal: Odd Circuits T ota l: To t a l P o w e r : BACKUP1 UPS/G en /O the r Watts Ty p e Pow er Mak e/Mod el Seco nds No rma lly ope n/c los e[...]
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25 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Circuit Assignment s The t ables on this page a nd the previous p age are intended to be filled in and t aped to the inside cover of the building circ uit breaker p anel enclosure. UTS6/UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI Circuit No. Load Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cir[...]
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Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI 26 Service If the unit requires service do not return it to the dealer . Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems di scussed in T roubleshooting to eliminat e common problem s. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Support thro ugh the APC W e[...]
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27 Site Preparation & Installation Gu ide Universa l Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI T wo-Y ear W arranty The limited warranty provided by Amer ican Power Conversion (APC®) in this statement of Limited F actory W arranty applies only to products you purchase for your commercial or industrial us e in the ordinary course of your busine[...]
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