5186
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What This Code Means
Shutdown; Transfer switch failed to close on generator side
Possible Causes
- •Faulty auxiliary contact
- •Mechanical failure of transfer switch
- •Transfer switch failed to close on generator side
- •Transfer switch transitioned to genset side, but feedback is lost
Suggested Actions
- 1Check and replace the auxiliary contact of transfer switch
- 2Check for loose connection of the feedback wire connected to TB1 − 14 from auxiliary contact of transfer switch and tighten connection
- 3Check the transfer switch manual
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