SAFETY INFORMATION
1.The National Electrical Code states the connection of a generator to any electrical circuit normally powered by an electrical utility, must be by means of an approved transfer switch so as to isolate the electrical circuit from the utility system when the generator is operating. Your EmerGen Switch is approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to accomplish the isolation this code is requiring.
2.Your EmerGen Switch is for indoor use only.
3.A licensed electrician or qualified professional must install this EmerGen Switch according to local code.
4.To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the MAIN circuit breaker in the load center must be in the OFF position during the course of installation.
GENERATOR
1.The portable generator used with your EmerGen Switch, must be operated outside of any building.
2.Always plug the power cord set into your generator and into the EmerGen Switch before starting the generator and always shut the generator down before detaching the power cord set.
3.Do not overload your generator or its circuit breakers will trip. Using the EmerGen Switch’s
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
1.Decide which circuits will be powered by the generator during a power outage. The recommended circuits include the fireplace fan or furnace fan (gas or fuel only), sump pump, refrigerator, freezer, one lighting or kitchen appliance circuit, and perhaps one lighting circuit elsewhere. Most well pumps are
2.Identify the load center circuits you’ve determined are less than 15 amps. Designate each EmerGen Switch circuit that will be used.
Note: If a circuit you have selected is a GFCI circuit breaker, it will not be a GFCI circuit while it is powered by the generator.
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