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Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Yesterday I checked the area under the bed for the coach electrical items.  I found an Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATSW100.  A heavy cable routes from the driver side of the coach to this switch, another heavy cable routes between this switch and the circuit breaker panel and another heavy cable routes from the circuit breaker panel back to the driver side of the coach. 

I presume this Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100 is the transfer switches.  If I purchase the Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C, how would I determine which cable to cut to install it to protect the coach electrical system from shore power problems and genset power problems?

Thank you very much.

Morris
Morris and Janice
1997 U270 36'

Re: Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Reply #1 –
Quote from: ncaabbfan –
Yesterday I checked the area under the bed for the coach electrical items.  I found an Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATSW100.  A heavy cable routes from the driver side of the coach to this switch, another heavy cable routes between this switch and the circuit breaker panel and another heavy cable routes from the circuit breaker panel back to the driver side of the coach. 

I presume this Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100 is the transfer switches.  If I purchase the Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C, how would I determine which cable to cut to install it to protect the coach electrical system from shore power problems and genset power problems?

Thank you very much.

Morris
Yes that is a transfer switch.
Take a look at Don Hays installation
http://www.beamalarm.com/Documents/progressive_ems.htm
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Barry Beam –
Quote from: ncaabbfan –
Yesterday I checked the area under the bed for the coach electrical items.  I found an Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATSW100.  A heavy cable routes from the driver side of the coach to this switch, another heavy cable routes between this switch and the circuit breaker panel and another heavy cable routes from the circuit breaker panel back to the driver side of the coach. 

I presume this Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100 is the transfer switches.  If I purchase the Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C, how would I determine which cable to cut to install it to protect the coach electrical system from shore power problems and genset power problems?

Thank you very much.

Morris
Yes that is a transfer switch.
Take a look at Don Hays installation
http://www.beamalarm.com/Documents/progressive_ems.htm 

Thank you very much.

There are two large cables going into the main circuit breaker panel. One comes from the driver side of the coach and the other one goes between the breaker panel and the  Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100. Is the correct cable to cut for installation of the EMS the cable that runs between the Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100 and the circuit breaker panel?  Does this provide the protection for both the shore power and genset power?

Thank you very much.
Morris and Janice
1997 U270 36'

Re: Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Reply #3 –
Quote from: ncaabbfan –
There are two large cables going into the main circuit breaker panel. One comes from the driver side of the coach and the other one goes between the breaker panel and the  Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100. Is the correct cable to cut for installation of the EMS the cable that runs between the Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100 and the circuit breaker panel?  Does this provide the protection for both the shore power and genset power?

Thank you very much.

It will protect both Shore Power And Gen if you cut where it shows in the diagram below.
I could not tell from your description which of the 2 transfer switches you were describing.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Barry Beam –
Quote from: ncaabbfan –
There are two large cables going into the main circuit breaker panel. One comes from the driver side of the coach and the other one goes between the breaker panel and the  Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100. Is the correct cable to cut for installation of the EMS the cable that runs between the Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100 and the circuit breaker panel?  Does this provide the protection for both the shore power and genset power?

Thank you very much.

It will protect both Shore Power And Gen if you cut where it shows in the diagram below.
I could not tell from your description which of the 2 transfer switches you were describing. 

Thank you very much.

When I am back at the coach, I will check further.  I had to hold the bed up and hold a flashlight while trying to check out what electrical components were there.  I hope my wife can go next time so we will be able to get much better information.

I greatly appreciate the assistance.
Morris and Janice
1997 U270 36'

Re: Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Reply #5 –
Morris, That bed is heavy and the gas shocks usually don't hold it up.
I use a painters pole that is adjustable in length, I place it in the void at the end of the bed and then at a secure spot under the platform.  I store it alongside the bed when not in use.

Morris, And others you really don't want to know how I discovered how heavy that bed is.  The DW was not happy with the loud noises I was making as I struggled to get out from under that D... thing when it fell.  I am fortunate to have a thick skull so no damage was done that won't heal.  ( Except the ego for being stupid ).
Ignorance can be fixed, stupid is forever.

Re: Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Gary Bouland –
Morris, That bed is heavy and the gas shocks usually don't hold it up.
I use a painters pole that is adjustable in length, I place it in the void at the end of the bed and then at a secure spot under the platform.  I store it alongside the bed when not in use. 

Thank you very much Gary....Yes, it is very heavy..and I think ours is a true queen size bed that may be larger than some of the others..so I feared the gas shocks were just worn out.  I was thinking about some way to prop it up.  I will definitely look at options as you suggest.  Thanks a lot for the suggestion.
Morris and Janice
1997 U270 36'

Re: Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Reply #7 –
We have a PVC pipe with PVC TEEs at each end to give the pipe a flat end surface.
Pipe is kept under bed in electric space and fits on top of our transfer switch and under end of bed.
We never go under without it in place.
 
We always use four hands to lift and lower bed.

Re: Automatic Line Generator Switch Model ATS100

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
We have a PVC pipe with PVC TEEs at each end to give the pipe a flat end surface.
Pipe is kept under bed in electric space and fits on top of our transfer switch and under end of bed.
We never go under without it in place.
 
We always use four hands to lift and lower bed. 

As heavy as our bed is, I am surprised PVC is strong enough to hold it.  What size PVC pipe do you use?

Thank you.
Morris and Janice
1997 U270 36'