1. Home
  2. Knowledge Base
  3. Transfer Switches
  4. What should I do if my transfer switch exercise is not working?

What should I do if my transfer switch exercise is not working?

Step 1. Verify Exerciser is Set
ATS MODELCOMMANDPASSFAIL
WINCOReview programmingSetNot Set: Set program
ASCO165Check exercise light to see if it is blinking for the approximate number of days until testLight is blinkingLight is not blinking
ASCO185Check exercise light to see if it is onExercise light is onExercise light is off: Set exerciser


Step 2. Verify Exerciser
ATS MODELCOMMANDPASSFAIL
WINCOSet exerciser to set in near future. Verify 120V to the relay is present.
Record hours or starts (if equipped) Return after test interval to verify
Generator running in test cyclesGenerator has not tested
ASCO165This switch will automatically set it to exercise in 14 days. It is a long process.
Record hours or starts (if equipped) Return after test interval to verify
Generator running in test cyclesGenerator has not tested
ASCO185Set exerciser
Record hours or starts (if equipped) Return after test interval to verify
When you start the exerciser, the generator automatically goes into test mode.Generator has not tested

Step 3. Exerciser doesn’t transfer load to generator

ATS MODELCOMMANDPASSFAIL
WINCO
ASCO165
Not applicable
ASCO185Verify board settingDip Switch S1 actuator 8 is in the up position. If load still does not transfer start Will not Transfer troubleshooting steps using the exercise under load circuitSet dip switch and retest
Was this article helpful?

Related Articles

1 thought on “What should I do if my transfer switch exercise is not working?

  1. Can’t set exercise program in my unit. Display is full of odd characters –
    5 – 6 days are selected
    timer is wrong

    Please advise —

    Clif Scorso

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Need Support?

Can't find the answer you're looking for?
Contact Support