Installation

 

 

Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities

We sincerely appreciate your patronage and have made

• Read and observe the Important Safety Instructions.

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Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.

significant effort to provide for a safe, streamlined and cost-

effective installation. Because each installation is unique, it is

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The installer may need to provide appropriate rated

impossible to know of and advise the trade of all conceivable

 

contactors based on loads to be controlled.

procedures and methods by which installation might be

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Discuss with owner their load priority preferences to

achieved. Neither could we know of possible hazards and/or

 

decide on remote module priority settings.

the results of each method or procedure.

 

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Check federal, state and local codes and authority

For these reasons, only current licensed electrical

 

having jurisdiction, for questions on installation.

professionals should attempt system installations..

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Ensure generator is not overloaded with selected loads.

Installations must strictly comply with all applicable

If you need more information about the transfer switch, call

codes, industry standards and regulations..

Your equipment is supplied with this combined “Installation

800-743-4115, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.

and Operator’s Manual”. This is an important document and

Equipment Description

should be retained by the owner after the installation has

The transfer switch is designed to transfer selected loads

been completed.

 

 

Every effort has been made to make sure that the information

found in normal residential installations to standby power in

the event of a primary power outage. The load is connected

in this manual is both accurate and current. However, the

either to utility power (normal) or home standby power

manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise

(generator). The transfer switch monitors utility and generator

improve the system at any time without prior notice.

voltages and will automatically connect loads to the

Home Owner Responsibilities

 

appropriate source of power.

 

 

 

REPRODUCTIONMajor components of the transfer switch are a 2 pole utility

To help you make informed choices and communicate

The Symphony™ II Power Management System is highly

effectively with your installation contractor(s), read and

flexible and utilizes individual high and low voltage modules

understand Owner Orientation before contracting or

that can be mounted anywhere between the home’s main

starting your equipment installation..

 

distribution panel and the managed appliance. Designed

To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which

to communicate via your home’s existing power wiring, the

power demand and priority sequence of up to 8 appliance

you purchased your equipment, your dealer, or your utility

loads are relayed back to the standby generator, effectively

power provider.

NOT

 

preventing generator overload while expanding power range

The equipment warranty is VOID unless the system is

and performance. The system is scalable and additional

installed by licensed electrical professionals..

relays can be added as a homeowner’s power management

Owner Orientation

 

 

needs change over time.

 

 

nly a licensed electrician should complete a home standby

The illustrations provided are for typical circumstances and

installation. Service conduit and conductors can be wired

are meant to familiarize you with the installation options

directly from the watt-hour meter to the transfer switch. A

available with your system.

FOR

separate service entrance disconnect and associated wiring

 

 

is not required when installed per applicable federal, state

Local codes, appearance, and distances are the factors that

and local codes, standards and regulations.

must be considered when negotiating with an installation

professional. As the distance from the existing electrical

disconnect circuit breaker, a 2 pole generator disconnect

service increases, compensation in wiring materials must be

allowed for. This is necessary to comply with local codes and

circuit breaker, a 2 pole double throw transfer switch, transfer

overcome electrical voltage drops.

 

switch control circuit board, Symphony II power management

These factors will have a direct effect on the overall

system control circuit board, fused utility terminals and

price of your equipment installation..

 

interconnecting wiring. All of these components are housed

Your installer must check local codes AND obtain permits

in a NEMA 3R enclosure that is suitable for both indoor and

outdoor installations.

before installing the system.

 

 

 

 

The transfer switch is solenoid-operated from utility or

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Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.

generator inputs and contain suitable mechanical and

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Follow a regular schedule in caring for and using your

electrical interlock switches to eliminate the possibility of

 

equipment, as specified in this manual.

 

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.

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