Installation

Unpacking

Delivery Inspection

After removing the carton, carefully inspect the transfer switch components for any damage that may have occurred during shipment.

IMPORTANT: If loss or damage is noted at time of delivery, have the person(s) making delivery note all damage on the freight bill and affix his signature under the consignor's memo of loss or damage. If loss or damage is noted after delivery, contact the carrier for claim procedures. Missing or damaged parts are not warranted.

Shipment Contents

Automatic Power Transfer Switch

Installation and Operator’s Manual

Essential Circuit Isolation

Essential electrical loads are loads that will be powered by the Home Generator System. Essential loads are grouped together and wired into the transfer switch.

TO THE INSTALLER: Consult with Home Generator System owner(s) to discuss their “Selection of Essential Circuits”, described in the operator’s manual.

Ensure that the total of the selected load circuits fed by this transfer switch are within the generator's rated capacity.

The following requirements apply to this type of isolation system:

The Automatic Transfer Switch is installed after the main distribution panel.

The Automatic Transfer Switch has a load rating of 50 Amps. This is the maximum load rating of the essential loads.

All wiring must conform to national, state and local codes.

The illustration below depicts the Home Generator System and assumes the utility is supplying 120/240 Volt, single- phase electrical service.

To Utility Power

Watt Meter

Main Distribution Panel

To Range

240V

To Water Heater To Air Conditioner (240V)

To Other Circuits (120V)

 

Automatic Transfer Switch

To Briggs & Stratton

(in normal position)

 

 

Home Generator Unit

 

 

120V To Microwave

120V To Freezer

 

120 V To Bathroom

 

 

 

240V To Well Pump

To Refrigerator

 

 

 

120V To Sump Pump

To Lights

120V

 

To Furnace Blower

 

 

Neutral

 

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