Briggs & Stratton 01814-1 Owner Orientation, Equipment Description, Installer Responsibilities

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Automatic Transfer Switch

Installation and Operator’s Manual

Owner Orientation

The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are meant to familiarize you with the installation options available with your transfer switch.

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.

The factors mentioned above will have a direct effect on the overall price of your transfer switch installation.

NOTE: 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 transfer switch, as specified in the manual.

Equipment Description

The transfer switches are intended to transfer the entire load of 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 of power.

Major components of the transfer switch are a 2 pole disconnect circuit breaker (models 01928-1 & 01929-1 only), a 2 pole double throw transfer switch, control circuit board, fused utility terminals and interconnecting wiring.

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 residence. In addition, a manual override lever is provided for the transfer function.

Installer Responsibilities

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.

•Check federal, state and local codes.

•Ensure generator is not overloaded with selected loads.

The control circuit board has active circuits sensing utility and generator voltages. It creates a signal for the generator start-up, switch transfer, retransfer when utility is restored and generator cool down periods.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.

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