User guide
TS 870 TRANSFER SWITCH 
PM062 REV 5 08/05/05  12  Thomson Technology 
to  remove  utility  control  power.  To  isolate  the  generator  supply,  remove 
the control circuit isolation plug.  Note:  The AC power conductors will still 
remain energized. Once  all  the control  circuits are  de-energized  and 
isolated the "Service Disconnected" pilot light will not illuminate due to loss 
of control power. 
Note:  To  return  the  transfer  switch  back  to  normal  operation,  the  utility 
control circuit disconnect switch and control circuit isolation plug must be 
switched on and reconnected for correct operation. 
3. If the position of the transfer switch  mechanism is not in  the "neutral 
position",  manually operate  the  transfer  switch  mechanism  depending on 
mechanism type as follows: 
Note:  Refer  to  product  drawings in  sections 12,  13 & 14  for  identification of 
Transfer Switch Mechanism style supplied with the Transfer Switch. 
a.  T-Style  Mechanism:    Pull  the  manual  release  plunger  on 
the  mechanism,  releasing  the  motor  drive  rod  from  motor 
drive arm and move the knob and yoke to the  marked 
“neutral position”. 
b.  S-Style  Mechanism:    Insert  the  operating  handle into  the 
front  of  the  transfer  mechanism  and  turn  the  operating 
handle  until  the  position  indication  on  the  mechanism 
clearly shows the “neutral position”. 
WARNING! 
Failure  to  move  the  mechanism  to  the  Neutral 
Position  may  result  in  serious  personal  injury 
or death due to electrical shock. 
4. Close the transfer switch door securely using a suitable tool. Lock the door 
in the closed position and remove the key. 
WARNING! 
Failure to positively lock closed and secure the 
transfer  switch  door  may  result  in  serious 
personal injury or death due to electrical shock. 










