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Figure 1-1. UTS10BI Universal Transfer Switch
APC’s Universal Transfer Switches
APC’s UTS6, UTS6BI and UTS10BI Universal Transfer Switches (UTSs) are designed to supply
power to circuits in a home office or small office from up to two independent backup sources such
as a generator, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), solar inverters, or other alternative energy
sources. In most regions of the United States and Canada national and local electrical codes, and
the electric utilities require a transfer switch to connect a generator to your home or small office
electrical wiring.
The APC UTSs provide a safe and convenient way to connect a generator, and other backup
power sources, to supply power to circuits used by essential home appliances, and computing and
entertainment equipment during power outages. When a UPS is included clean, uninterrupted
power is provided. The UTSs also support hardwired loads such as furnaces, sump pumps, and
similar devices.