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SHRED
Explorer
Feb 18, 2021

Generator breaker keeps shutting off immediately

1995 Lazy Daze. Onan generator. Progressive Dynamics PD4645 converter. There is no power reaching the motorhome from the generator. I tested the leads to the breaker. One read about 170VAC wit...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Feb 18, 2021
SHRED wrote:
Would a bad Automatic Transfer Switch cause the genset breaker to trip off?


Yes, Shorted contac points or BURNT Transfer relay/wires at the Transfer box. BUT, THERE SHOULD NOT BE 170 VOLTS, PERIOD! THIS is what you need to look at. Doug

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