Model KSS

Automatic Transfer Switches

Standard Specific-Breaker Rated

Transfer Switch Standard Features

D UL 1008 listed at 208--480 VAC
file # E58962 (automatic), # E86894 (nonautomatic)
D CSA certification available
D IBC seismic certification available
D Standard-transition operation
D Silver tungsten alloy contacts on 400--600 amp models
D Solid or switched neutral
D Available with either automatic or non-automatic control
(non-automatic control requires the Decision-Makerr
MPAC 1200 controller)
D Available in 2, 3, or 4 pole configurations
D High withstand/closing ratings, for use with specific breakers
only
D Electrically operated, mechanically held mechanism
D Double-throw, mechanically interlocked design
(break-before-make power contacts)
D Enclosed arc chambers with arc chutes
D Front-accessible contacts for easy inspection
D Main shaft auxiliary position-indicating contacts (see page 3
for contact ratings)
D Standard one-year limited warranty. Extended limited
warranties are available.
Available Controllers
D Decision-Makerr MPAC 750
D Decision-Makerr MPAC 1200

Ratings
Model Current Voltage, Frequency
KSS 40--600 amps 208--600 VAC, 50/60 Hz
800--1000 amps 208--480 VAC, 50/60 Hz

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 Available Automatic Transfer Switch Controllers
Select one of the following controllers for your automatic transfer switch.

Decision-Makerr MPAC 750 Controller Decision-Makerr MPAC 1200 Controller

D Test pushbutton D LCD display, 4 lines x 20 characters, backlit

D Exercise pushbutton D Complete programming and viewing capability at the door
D LED indicators: Source available, transfer switch position, using the keypad and LCD display
service required (fault), and “not in auto” D LED indicators: Source available, transfer switch position,
D Programmable voltage pickup and dropout settings service required (fault), and “not in auto”
D Programmable time delays D Programmable voltage and frequency pickup and dropout
settings
D Seven day generator exerciser
D Programmable time delays
D Two programmable inputs and two programmable outputs
D Programmable generator exerciser
D Modbus communication standard
D Time-based load control
D RS-485 communication standard
D Two programmable inputs and two programmable outputs
D Ethernet communication optional
D Up to four I/O extension modules available
For more information about Decision-Makerr MPAC 750
features and functions, see specification sheet G11--126. D Modbus communication standard
D RS-485 communication standard
D Ethernet communication optional
For more information about Decision-Makerr MPAC 1200
features and functions, see specification sheet G11--127.

Codes and Standards

The ATS meets or exceeds the requirements of the following D IEC Specifications for EMI/EMC Immunity:
specifications:
d CISPR 11, Radiated Emissions
D Underwriters Laboratories UL 1008, Standard for Automatic
d IEC 1000-4-2, Electrostatic Discharge
Transfer Switches for Use in Emergency Standby Systems
file # E58962 (automatic), # E86894 (nonautomatic) d IEC 1000-4-3, Radiated Electromagnetic Fields
D CSA C22.2 No. 178 certification available, file # LR58301 d IEC 1000-4-4, Electrical Fast Transients (Bursts)
D NFPA 70, National Electrical Code d IEC 1000-4-5, Surge Voltage
D NFPA 99, Essential Electrical Systems for Health Care d IEC 1000-4-6, Conducted RF Disturbances
Facilities d IEC 1000-4-8, Magnetic Fields
D NFPA 110, Emergency and Standby Power Systems d IEC 1000-4-11, Voltage Dips and Interruptions
D IEEE Standard 446, IEEE Recommended Practice for D IEEE 472 (ANSI C37.90A) Ring Wave Test
Emergency and Standby Power Systems for Commercial D Seismic certification in accordance with the International
and Industrial Applications Building Code is available. (Accessory kit is required for
D NEMA Standard ICS 10--2005, Electromechanical AC seismic certification.)
Transfer Switch Equipment d IBC 2000, referencing ASCE 7-98 and ICC AC-156
d IBC 2003, referencing ASCE 7-02 and ICC AC-156
D EN61000-4-4 Fast Transient Immunity Severity Level 4
d IBC 2006, referencing ASCE 7-05 and ICC AC-156
D IEC 60947-6-1, Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear; d IBC 2009, referencing ASCE 7-05 and ICC AC-156
Multifunction Equipment; Automatic Transfer Switching d IBC 2012, referencing ASCE 7-10 and ICC AC-156
Equipment
D EN61000-4-5 Surge Immunity Class 4
(voltage sensing and programmable inputs only)

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 Application Data
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature --20C to 70C (--4F to 158F)
Storage Temperature --40C to 85C (--40F to 185F)
Humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing

UL-Listed Solderless Screw-Type Terminals for External Power Connections

Switch Range of Wire Sizes, Copper or Aluminum*

Rating,
Model Amps Normal, Emergency, and Load Neutral Ground
40--150 (1) #8 to 3/0 AWG (3) #6 -- 3/0 AWG
200--225 (1) #6 AWG to 250 KCMIL
260 (1) #6 AWG to 350 KCMIL (3) #4 -- 600 KCMIL or (3) #6 -- 3/0 AWG
(6) 1/0 -- 250 KCMIL
(1) #4 AWG to 600 KCMIL or
KSS 400
(2) #6 AWG to 250 KCMIL
600 (2) #2 AWG to 600 KCMIL (6) #2 -- 600 KCMIL
(3) #4 -- 600 KCMIL or
800 (2) #1/0 AWG to 750 KCMIL
(12) #2 -- 600 KCMIL (6) 1/0 -- 250 KCMIL
1000 (4) #2 AWG to 600 KCMIL
* Use 60C minimum wire for #14 to #1 AWG. Use 75C minimum wire for 1/0 AWG and larger.

Contact Ratings
Motor Load
Resistive Load Inductive Load NC NO
Engine Start Contacts 2 A @ 30 VDC N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Contacts, (40--600A) ] 15 A @ 250 VAC N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Contacts, (800--1000A) ] 15 A @ 480 VAC 15 A @ 250 VAC; 5 A @ 125 VAC; 2.5 A @ 125 VAC;
6 A @ 500 VAC 3 A @ 250 VAC; 1.5 A @ 250 VAC;
1.5 A @ 500 VAC 0.75 A @ 500 VAC

] Auxiliary position-indicating contacts, one set Normal and one set Emergency

Weights and Dimensions

Note: Always use the transfer switch dimension drawing for planning and installation. Weights and dimensions may vary
for different configurations. See your local distributor for dimension drawings.
Weights and dimensions are shown for transfer switches in NEMA type 1 and type 3R enclosures. Consult the factory for open
units and other enclosures.

Dimensions mm (in.) Weight kg (lb.)

NEMA ADV
Amps Type Height Width Depth w 2-Pole 3-Pole 4-Pole Drawing
40--225 1, 3R 791 (31.1) 450 (17.7) 316 (12.5) 28 (62) 30 (65) 31 (68) ADV-8584
260 1, 3R 1219 (48.0) 560 (22.0) 362 (14.3) 52 (115) 56 (123) 59 (131) ADV-8586
400 1, 3R 1223 (48.1) 560 (22.0) 362 (14.3) 52 (115) 56 (123) 59 (131) ADV-8588
600 1, 3R 1702 (67.0) 610 (24.0) 514 (20.2) 179 (395) 183 (403) 186 ( 410) ADV-8590
800 1, 3R 1932 (76.1) 864 (34.0) 515 (20.3) N/A 226 (498) 236 (520) ADV-8592
1000 1, 3R 1932 (76.1) 864 (34.0) 515 (20.3) N/A 231 (509) 241 ( 531) ADV-8592
w Allow enough room to fully open the door for inspection and service per NEC and local codes. The NEMA type 3R enclosures have a security cover
on the controller that extends 54 mm (2.1 in.) beyond the door.

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 Withstand and Close-On Ratings (WCR)
Ratings Summary
The transfer switch is rated for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than the RMS symmetrical Amperes listed at the specified
maximum voltage below, but no greater than the interrupting capacity of the selected circuit breaker or fuse. Circuit breakers and fuses
are supplied by the customer.

Certified Withstand Current Ratings in RMS Symmetrical Amperes W

Specific Coordinated
Breaker Rating,
With Current-Limiting Fuses (see the following tables) Any Breaker Ratings **
Fuse Maximum Circuit Maximum Circuit Maximum Circuit Time
Switch Size, Amps Amps Amps Duration,
Rating, Fuse Max Maximum Maximum Seconds
Amps Class Amps 480 VAC 600 VAC Voltage 480 VAC 600 VAC Voltage 480 VAC 600 VAC Max.
40--150 J 400 200,000 200,000 600 V 30,000 22,000 600 V 10,000 10,000
0.025
200--225 J 400 200,000 N/A 600 V 30,000 22,000 600 V 10,000 10,000
260 N/A N/A N/A N/A 480 V 35,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
J 600 200,000 200,000
400 RK5 600 V 50,000 42,000 600 V 35,000 35,000 0.050
600 100,000 N/A
RK1
600 N/A N/A N/A N/A 600 V 50,000 42,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A
800 L 3000
200,000 N/A 480 V 65,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
1000 L 4000
W All values are available symmetrical RMS Amperes and tested in accordance with the withstand/closing requirements of UL 1008.
** Applicable to breakers with instantaneous trip elements.

Ratings with Specific Manufacturers’ Circuit Breakers

Withstand and close-on ratings (WCR) in RMS symmetrical Amperes for specific manufacturers’ circuit breakers.

Molded-Case Circuit Breakers

Switch WCR,
Rating, Voltage, Amps Max. Size,
Amps Max. RMS Manufacturer Type Amps
FCL 100
Eaton JGS, JGH, JGC, JGU, JGX, JBD, JD, HJD, JDC, LCL, LCLA 250
LDC, CLDC, KDB, KD, HKD, KDC, LD, CLD, HLD, CHLD 400
CED6, HED4, HED6 125
ITE/Siemens CFD6, FD6A, FXD6, HFD6, HFXD6, HHFD6, HHFXD6 250
CJD6 400
480 30,000 SEL, SEP, THLC1 150
THLC2 225
40 General Electric
SFH, SFL, SFP 250
80
SGH, SGL, SGP, FGN, FGH, FGL, FGP 400
100
HG, HJ, HL, HR 150
150
Schneider JJ, JL, JR 250
200
LG, LJ, LL, LR 400
225
JGS, JGH, JGC, JGU, JGX, JDB, JD, HJD, JDC, LCL, LCLA 250
Eaton
LDC, CLDC, KDB, KD, HKD, KDC, LD, CLD, HLD, CHLD 400
CED6, HED4, HED6 125
ITE/Siemens
CFD6, FD6, FXD6, HFD6, HFXD6, HHFD6, HHFXD6 250
600 22,000
SEL, SEP, THLC1 150
THLC2 225
General Electric
SFH, SFL, SFP 250
SGH, SGL, SGP, FGN, FGH, FGL, FGP 400

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 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers
Switch WCR,
Rating, Voltage, Amps Max. Size,
Amps Max. RMS Manufacturer Type Amps
JGS, JGH, JGC, JGU, JGX, JDB, JD, HJD, JDC, LCL, LCLA 250
Eaton
LDC, CLDC, LD, CLD, HLD, CHLD, KDB, KD, HKD, KDC 400
CED6, HED4, HHED6 125
ITE/Siemens
CFD6, FD6, FXD6, HFD6, HFXD6, HHFD6, HHFXD6 250
SEL, SEP, THLC1 150
THLC2 225
260 480 35,000
General Electric SFH, SFL, SFP 250
SGH 350
SGH, SGL, SGP, FGN, FGH, FGL, FGP 400
HG, HJ, HL, HR 150
Schneider JJ, JL, JR 250
LG, LJ, LL, LR 400
HJD, JDC, JGC, JGH, JGU, JGX 250
CHLD4, CLD, HLD4, CLDC, LDC, KDC, HKD, CHMDL4, CMDL4 400
Eaton
CHLD6, HDL6, CHMDL6, CMDL6, CLDC, CLD6, LDC6, CLDC6 600
CHMDL8, HMDL8, MDL8, CMDL8 800
480 50,000
ITE/Siemens CFD6, HFD6, HFXD6, HHFD6, HHFXD6 250
SFL, SFP 250
General Electric
FGL, FGP 600
Schneider LJ, LL, LR 600
JGU, JGX 250
CLDC4, KDC, LDC4 400
Eaton
400 CLDC6, LDC6, NB Tri-Pac 600
NB Tri-Pac 800
CFD6 250
CJD6, SCLD6 400
ITE/Siemens
600 42,000 CLD6, HHLD6, HHLXD6, SCLD6 600
CMD6, HMD6, HMXD6,SCMD6, SHMD6 800
THLC1 150
FGL4, FGP4, THLC4, TLB4 400
General Electric
SGL, SGP, FGL6, FGP6 600
SKL8, SKP8 800
Schneider JL, JR 250

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 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers
Switch WCR,
Rating, Voltage, Amps Max. Size,
Amps Max. RMS Manufacturer Type Amps
HJD, JDC, JGC, JGH, JGU, JGX 250
CHLD4, CLD, HLD4, CLDC, LDC, KDC, HKD, CHMDL4, CMDL4 400
Eaton
CHLD6, HLD6, CHMDL6, CMDL6, CLDC6, LDC6, CLD6, CLDC 600
CHMDL8, HMDL8, MDL8, CMDL8 800
480 50,000
ITE/Siemens CFD6, HFD6, HFXD6, HHFD6, HHFXD6 250
SFL, SFP 250
General Electric
FGL, FGP 600
Schneider LJ, LL, LR 600
JGU, JGX 250
CLDC4, KDC, LDC4 400
Eaton
600 CLDC6, LDC6, NB Tri-Pac 600
NB Tri-Pac 800
CFD6 250
CJD6, SCLD6 400
ITE/Siemens
600 42,000 CLD6, HHLD6, HHLXD6, SCLD6 600
CMD6, HMD6, HMXD6, SCMD6, SHMD6 800
THLC1 150
FGL4, FGP4, THLC4, TLB4 400
General Electric
SGL, SGP, FGL6, FGP6 600
SKL8, SKP8 800
Schneider JL, JR 250
TRI-PAC NB, CHMDL, HMDL, CHND, HND, NDC, CNDC 800
Eaton/
Cutler-Hammer TRI-PAC NB, CNDC, NDC, CRDC, TRI-PAC PB, RDC, CHND, HND,
1200
RD. CRD
Schneider/ MJ, PJ, PL, RJ 800
800 Square D PJ, PL, RL 1000
65,000 480
1000 CMD6, HMD6, SCMD6, SHMD6, CND6, HND6, SCND6, SHND6,
800
ITE/Siemens CPD6
CND6, HND6, SCND6, CPD6, SHND6, HPD6 1200
TB8, TC, THC, THP 1000
General Electric
THC, THP, TRP 1200

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 Transfer Switch Accessories - Seismic Certification
D Certification depends on application and geographic
Accessories are available either factory-installed or as loose
location. Contact your distributor for details.
kits, unless otherwise noted.
D Available for 40--1000 amp KSS models with NEMA 1,
- CSA Certification 3R, 4, 4X, and 12 enclosures

- Digital Meter (with MPAC 1200 only) - Surge Protection Device (SPD)
D Measure and display voltage, current, frequency, and D Surge protection reduces transient voltages to harmless
power for both sources levels
D Programmable visual alarms for high voltage, low voltage, D Protection modes: L-L / L-N / L-G / N-G
and high current D Replaceable phase and neutral cartridges for service
D Three digital outputs D Frequency: 50--60 Hz
D Serial port for optional network connections D Operating Temperature Range: --40 to 176_F
D Password-protected programming menus (--40 to 80_C)
D Joystick operation D Remote contacts for customer-supplied status indicators:
Contacts: 1 NO, 1 NC
D Factory-installed
Min Load: 12VDC / 10 mA
D Three digital outputs Max. Load: 250 VAC / 1 A
D Joystick operation Wire Size (max.): 16AWG
D Fuse protection: 30 amps / 600 V
- Extended Limited Warranties
D UL 1449, 3rd Edition for Type 2 applications
D 2-year basic
D IEC 61-643-1, 2nd Edition T2/11
D 5-year basic
D See additional specifications below
D 5-year comprehensive
D 10-year major components
Additional Controller Accessories
- Export Packaging See the controller spec sheet for more information.
- Heater, Anti-Condensation - Accessory Modules (with MPAC 1200 only)
D Hygrostat-controlled 120 VAC strip heater D Alarm Module
(customer-supplied voltage source required)
D External Battery Supply Module
D 100 or 250 watts (sized for enclosure)
D Input/Output Module
D Protective 15 amp circuit breaker
D High-Power Input/Output Module
- Literature Kits
- Controller Disconnect Switch
D Production literature kit
(one kit is included with each transfer switch) - Ethernet Communications
D Overhaul literature kit
- Current Sensing Kit (with MPAC 1200 only)
- Neutral Assembly
- Line-to-Neutral Voltage Monitoring
D Available as loose kit for open units (with MPAC 1200 only)
- RSA III Remote Serial Annunciator - Padlockable User Interface Cover
D Monitors the generator set
D Monitors Normal and Emergency source status and - Supervised Transfer Control Switch
connection (with MPAC 1200 only)
D Monitors ATS common alarm
D Allows remote testing of the ATS
For more information, see specification sheet G6--139.

SPD Specifications
Max. Limiting Voltage, (L-N/N-G/L-G) Maximum
Nominal Discharge UL VPR 3rd Ed (kV) Short Circuit Continuous
Voltage Current (L-N/N-G/L-G) Withstand Operating
(V ±15%) (kA) Phase Poles (kV) at 3kA at 10kA Current (kA) Voltage (VAC)
240 / 120 40 Split 3 0.6 / 1.2 / 0.7 0.6 / 0.4 / 0.6 0.8 / 0.7 / 0.8 200 175 / 350
208 / 120 40 Wye 4 0.6 / 1.2 / 0.7 0.6 / 0.4 / 0.6 0.8 / 0.7 / 0.8 200 175 / 350
480 / 277 40 Wye 4 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.1 1.0 / 0.4 / 1.0 1.2 / 0.7 / 1.2 200 320 / 460
240 / 120 40 HLD 4 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.1 1.0 / 0.4 / 1.0 1.2 / 0.7 / 1.2 200 320 / 460
600 / 347 40 Wye 4 1.3 / 1.2 / 1.4 1.3 / 0.4 / 1.3 1.5 / 0.7 / 1.5 200 440 / 880

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KOHLER CO., Kohler, Wisconsin 53044 USA Kohler Power Systems
Phone 920-457-4441, Fax 920-459-1646 Asia Pacific Headquarters
For the nearest sales and service outlet in the 7 Jurong Pier Road
US and Canada, phone 1-800-544-2444 Singapore 619159
KOHLERPower.com Phone (65) 6264-6422, Fax (65) 6264-6455

Model Designation
Model Mechanism Transition Controls Voltage Poles Enclosure Current Rating Miscellaneous

Record the transfer switch model designation in the boxes. The transfer switch model designation defines
characteristics and ratings as explained below.

Sample Model Designation: KSS-JCNA-0100S

Model Number of Poles/Wires

K: Kohler N: 2 Poles / 3 Wires, Solid Neutral
T: 3 Poles / 4 Wires, Solid Neutral
Mechanism V: 4 Poles / 4 Wires, Switched Neutral
S: Standard (Specific-Breaker)
Enclosure
Transition A: NEMA 1 D: NEMA 4
S: Standard B: NEMA 12 F: NEMA 4X
C: NEMA 3R G: Open Unit
Controller
A: Decision-Makerr MPAC 1200, Automatic Current, Amps
B: Decision-Makerr MPAC 1200, Non-Automatic 0040 0200 600
J: Decision-Makerr MPAC 750, Automatic 0080 0225 800
0100 0260 1000
Voltage/Frequency 0150 0400
C: 208 Volts / 60 Hz K: 440 Volts / 60 Hz
D: 220 Volts / 50 Hz M: 480 Volts / 60 Hz Connections
F: 240 Volts / 60 Hz N: 600 Volts / 60 Hz S: Standard
G: 380 Volts / 50 Hz P: 380 Volts / 60 Hz Note: Some selections are not available for every model.
H: 400 Volts / 50 Hz R: 220 Volts / 60 Hz Contact your Kohler distributor for availability.
J: 416 Volts / 50 Hz

DISTRIBUTED BY:

Availability is subject to change without notice. Kohler Co. reserves the

right to change the design or specifications without notice and without
any obligation or liability whatsoever. Contact your local Kohlerr Power
Systems distributor for availability.
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