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Installation
We sincerely appreciate your patronage and have made significant
effort to provide for a safe, streamlined and cost-effective
installation. Because each installation is unique, it is impossible
to know of and advise the trade of all conceivable procedures and
methods by which installation might be achieved. Neither could we
know of possible hazards and/or the results of each
method or procedure.
For these reasons, only current licensed electrical professionals
should attempt system installations. Installations must strictly
comply with all applicable codes, industry standards
and regulations.
Your equipment is supplied with this Operator’s Manual and an
Installation Manual. These are important documents and should be
retained by the owner after the installation has been completed.
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information
in this manual is both accurate and current. However, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the system at any time without prior notice.
Home Owner Responsibilities
To help you make informed choices and communicate
effectively with your installation contractor(s),
Read and understand Owner Orientation before contracting
or starting your equipment installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which
you purchased your equipment, your dealer, or your utility
power provider.
The equipment warranty is VOID unless the system is
installed by licensed electrical professionals.
Owner Orientation
The illustrations provided are for typical circumstances and
are meant to familiarize you with the installation options
available with your system.
Local codes, appearance, and distances are the factors that
must be considered when negotiating with an installation
professional. As the distance from the existing electrical
service increases, compensation in wiring materials must
be allowed for. This is necessary to comply with local codes
and overcome electrical voltage drops.
These factors will have a direct effect on the overall price
of your equipment installation.
Your installer must check local codes AND obtain permits
before installing the system.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
• Follow a regular schedule in caring for and using your
equipment, as specified in this manual.
Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
• Consult with home generator owner(s) to discuss their
selection of “Essential Circuits.”
• The installer may need to provide appropriate rated
contactors based on loads to be controlled.
• Check federal, state and local codes and authority
having jurisdiction, for questions on installation.
• Ensure generator is not overloaded with selected loads.
If you need more information about the transfer switch, call
800-732-2989, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.
Equipment Description
The transfer switch is designed to transfer the selected loads
found in normal residential installations when used with the
supervisory contacts provided. The load is connected either
to utility power (normal) or home standby power (generator).
The transfer switch monitors utility and generator voltages
and will automatically connect to the appropriate source
ofpower.
This switch makes it easy for a licensed electrician to
complete a home standby installation. The transfer switch
contains an automatic transfer switch and control circuitry,
and up to 16 essential branch circuit breakers, all in
oneenclosure.
Major components of the transfer switch are a 2 pole
double throw transfer switch, control circuit board,
fused utility terminals, branch circuit breakers and bus,
and interconnecting wiring. There is also a pre-wired,
wire whip that allows for easy connection to the main
distribution panel. The control board also has two inputs for
current transformers that sense generator current. These
components are housed in a NEMA 3R enclosure that is
suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations.
The transfer switch is solenoid-operated from utility or
generator inputs and contain suitable mechanical and
electrical interlock switches to eliminate the possibility of
connecting the utility service to the generator output. It
has ratings capable of switching full utility power into the
essential circuits. In addition, a manual override lever is
provided for the transfer function.
The control board has active circuits sensing utility and
generator voltages. It creates a signal for generator start-up,
switch transfer and retransfer when utility is restored. The
control board also contains red and green LED’s indicating
the power sources available and two relay operated contacts
that provide supervisory control of external loads.