Power Wiring Interconnections

All wiring must be the proper size, properly supported and protected by conduit.

Complete the following connections between the transfer switch, main distribution panel, utility power and generator, as shown in Figures 3 and 4.

WARNING

Low voltage wire cannot be installed in same conduit as power voltage wiring.

Failure to follow above warning could cause personal injury, damage and/or malfunction of equipment.

1.Ensure utility power is turned OFF. Connect utility feeder conductors to transfer switch terminals marked

“UTILITY CONNNECTION”.

2.Connect utility Neutral conductor to the transfer switch “NEUTRAL” terminal.

3.Connect main breaker panel feeder conductors to transfer switch terminals marked “LOAD

CONNECTION”.

4.Connect main breaker panel Neutral conductor to transfer switch “NEUTRAL” terminal.

5.Connect main breaker panel Ground conductor to the transfer switch “GND” terminal.

NOTE: Assure grounding electrode conductor is connected and bonded per applicable federal, state and local codes, standards and regulations.

6.Connect generator feeder conductors from the generator control panel to transfer switch terminals marked “GENERATOR CONNECTION” Each conductor should pass through hole of current transformer before making connection.

7.Plug in current transformer leads into “CT1” and “CT2” on control module.

 

To Utility Meter

 

Load

Utility

Connection

Connection

 

 

Supervisory

 

Contacts

Generator

 

Connection

 

 

Neutral

 

Terminal

Ground Lug

 

 

Main Breaker Panel

 

Neutral

 

Bus

CT2

Main

 

CT1

Ground Bus

 

 

To Generator

Figure 4 - Typical Installation Diagram for Model 071020 and 071021 Transfer Switches

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