Briggs & Stratton NEMA 3R manual Introduction, For the Home Owner, Owner Orientation

Introduction

Your Briggs & Stratton Transfer Switch is supplied with this combined “Installation and Operator’s Manual”. This is an important document and should be retained by the owner after the installation has been completed.

Every effort has been expended 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.

For the Home Owner

To help you make informed choices and communicate effectively with your installation contractor(s),

Read and understand the Owner Orientation Section of this manual before contracting or starting your transfer switch installation.

To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which you purchased your Briggs & Stratton Transfer Switch, your dealer, or your utility power provider.

The Transfer Switch Warranty is VOID unless the system is installed by a licensed electrical professional.

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

Equipment Description

The transfer switches are intended to transfer essential circuits 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 essential circuits to the appropriate source of power.

These switches make 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 one enclosure.

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.

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 utility or generator power into the essential circuits. In addition, a manual override lever is provided for the transfer function.

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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