Installation manual

6 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM
Delivery Inspection
After opening the carton, carefully inspect the transfer
switch components for any damage that may have occurred
duringshipment.
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transferswitch
 • Installationandoperator’smanuals
 • Currenttransformers(2)
To be supplied by installer:
 • Connectingwireandconduit
 • Variousspecialtytools/equipment
Mounting Guidelines
The system circuitry is enclosed in a NEMA Type 3R
enclosure suitable for indoor/outdoor use. Guidelines for
mounting the enclosure include:
 • Installenclosureonafirm,sturdysupportingstructure.
 • Theenclosuremustbeinstalledwithminimum
NEMA3R hardware for conduit connections.
 • Topreventswitchcontactdistortion,levelandplumb
the enclosure. This can be done by placing washers
between the enclosure and the mounting surface.
 • NEVERinstalltheswitchwhereanycorrosive
substance might drip onto the enclosure.
 • Protecttheswitchatalltimesagainstexcessive
moisture, dust, dirt, lint, construction grit and
corrosivevapors.
Typical automatic transfer switch installations are depicted
below. It is best if the transfer switch is mounted near
the utility meter, either inside or outside. Discuss layout
suggestions/ changes with the owner before beginning the
system installation process.
Main
Distribution
Panel
Transfer
Switch
Hot Water
Heater
Air
Conditioner
Contactor
Disconnect Switch
Generator
Watt -
Hourmeter
Branch
Circuits
Emergency Branch
Circuits
— — — — — — Control Wiring
Emergency
Load
Center
Main
Distribution
Panel
Transfer Switch
w/ Service
and Generator
Disconnect
Hot Water
Heater
Air
Conditioner
Generator
Watt -
Hourmeter
— — — — — — Control Wiring
Disconnect Switch
Contactor
Branch Circuits
Typical
Alternate
NOT
for
REPRODUCTION