MEP003A only produces 130 volts

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    • October 8, 2024 at 2:04 pm #20132
      tcldoor
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      Hi all I am new here. I have an issue with a MEP003A, it will not produce 220 volts. I have my settings correct, I changed the voltage adjustment switch on the panel, it did not change.
      Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

    • October 8, 2024 at 2:33 pm #20133
      trekkerlife1
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      Hmmm… 130v is suspicious…. Is it really 130v? Check real voltage at AC outlet on front panel…

      Should be a clean 120v on each L1, L2, L3 settting…

      Are ALL selector settings the same voltage? That should never happen!
      Only the L1-L2, L2-L3, L1-L3 settings should be 240v….

      Check your earth ground? It Should be connected to a rod 6’-8’ in the ground, or tied to rebar in a concrete slab… and N&G should be connected together at the terminal block…

    • October 8, 2024 at 2:35 pm #20134
      trekkerlife1
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      Also, no alarm Lights are on??

    • October 8, 2024 at 3:57 pm #20135
      tcldoor
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      No alarm lights
      Any guess ?

    • October 9, 2024 at 6:24 pm #20137
      tcldoor
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      Update went to take voltage readings tonight and discovered the AC output reconnection switch was not fully engaged in the 120/240V position
      Fully engaged the switch and everything is perfect
      Thank you for all of your input

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