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1.Install a double pole, double throw switch between the power company meter and the premises disconnect.
Switch rating must be the same or greater than the customer’s premises disconnect and service overcurrent protection.
2.Take necessary steps to assure load is limited to the capacity of the Ranger 8 by installing a 35 amp 230V double pole circuit breaker. Maximum rated load for the 230V auxiliary is 35 amperes. Loading above 35 amperes will reduce output voltage
below the allowable
3.Install a 50 amp 115/230V plug (NEMA type
4 conductor cable of the desired length. (The
50 amp 115/230V plug is available in the optional plug kit.)
4.Plug this cable into the 50 amp 115/230V receptacle on the Ranger 8 case front.
Figure 1
CONNECTION OF RANGER 8 TO PREMISES WIRING
230Volt
60 Hz.
Service
230 VOLT
POWER
115 VOLT
COMPANY
115 VOLT
METER
GROUNDED CONDUCTOR
NEUTRAL
BUS
DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW
SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME
AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES
SERVICE OVERCURRENT
PROTECTION.
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| 35AMP | |
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| 230 VOLT | |
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| DOUBLE | |
50 AMP, 115/230 |
| POLE | |
| CIRCUIT | ||
VOLT PLUG | 230 VOLT | ||
BREAKER | |||
NEMA TYPE |
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GND
N
N
LOAD
PREMISES
DISCONNECT AND
SERVICE
GROUNDOVERCURRENT PROTECTION
50 AMP, 115/230 VOLT
RECEPTACLENOTE: No. 8 COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE SEE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE FOR ALTERNATE WIRE
SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS.
WARNING
Connection of Ranger 8 to premises wiring must be done by a licensed electrician and must comply with the National Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical codes.
