INTRODUCTION
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.
Installer Responsibilities
•Read and observe the safety rules.
•Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
•Check federal, state and local codes, standards and regulations.
•Ensure generator is not overloaded with selected loads.
Equipment Description
These transfer switches are intended to operate compatible electrical loads of normal residential installations.The load is connected either to utility power (normal) or home standby power (generator).
These manual transfer switches are equipped with two circuit breakers (“GENERATOR SUPPLY” and “UTILITY SUPPLY”) and a mechanical interlock.The “GENERATOR SUPPLY” circuit breaker provides power from the generator to the load devices wired to the manual transfer switch.The “UTILITY SUPPLY” circuit breaker provides utility power from the distribution panel to the load devices wired to the manual transfer switch.
The mechanical interlock allows the circuit breakers for either the generator power “GENERATOR SUPPLY” or the utility power “UTILITY SUPPLY” to be turned on to provide power to the selected house loads.These manual transfer switches will not allow utility line power and generator power to be connected to a load device at the same time.
If utility line power is restored while generator power is being used, there will be no affect on the generator or transfer switch components.When utility power is restored, follow the instructions in the section “System Operation”.
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