Product Manual

Safety
2 Transfer Switch Installation Guidelines
• Keep the area around the transfer switch clean and uncluttered.
• When working on this equipment, remain alert at all times. Never work on the equipment when physically or men-
tally fatigued.
• Inspect the portable generator regularly, and promptly repair or replace any worn or damaged components using
only factory approved parts and procedures.
1.4 — Electrical Hazards
• All generators produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility power delivers
extremely high and dangerous voltages to the transfer switch as well as the generator when it is in operation.
Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals and other connections. Ensure all covers, guards, and barriers are in
place, and that they are properly secured and/or locked before operation. If work must be done around an oper-
ating unit, stand on an insulated, dry surface to reduce potential shock hazard.
• Do not handle any kind of electrical device while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT.
• If it is necessary to stand on metal or concrete while installing, operating, servicing, or repairing this equipment,
lay down a dry wooden platform and cover with insulated mats before beginning.
• Verify that the portable generator is properly grounded.
• Wire gauge sizes of electrical wiring, cables, and cord sets must be adequate to handle the maximum electrical
current (ampacity) to which it will be subjected.
• Before installing or servicing equipment, verify that all power voltage supplies are positively turned off at their
sources. Failure to do so can result in hazardous and possibly fatal electrical shock.
• Connecting a portable generator to an electrical system normally supplied by an electric utility is by means of the
transfer switch so as to isolate the generator’s electric system from the electric utility distribution system when
the portable generator is operating. Failure to isolate the two electric system power sources from each other by
such means will result in damage to the portable generator and may also result in injury or death to utility power
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock, immediately shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not
possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use
a nonconducting implement, such as a dry rope or board, to free the victim from the live conductor. If the victim is
unconscious, apply first aid and get immediate medical help.
• Do not wear jewelry when working on this equipment. Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting in electric shock,
or may get caught in moving parts resulting in injury.
1.5 — Fire Hazards
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the portable generator and transfer switch at all times. Keep the extinguisher prop-
erly charged and be familiar with its use. Direct any questions to the local fire department.
NOTE: DO NOT use any carbon tetra-chloride type fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers emit toxic fumes
and the liquid can damage wiring insulation.
1.6 — Explosion Hazards
• Do not smoke around the generator. Immediately wipe up any fuel or oil spills. Ensure that no combustible mate-
rials are left in the generator compartment, or on or near the generator, as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result.
Keep the area surrounding the generator clean and free of debris.
• All types of fuels are potentially FLAMMABLE and/or EXPLOSIVE and must be handled with care. Inspect the
fuel system frequently and correct any leaks immediately. Be sure fuel supply lines are properly installed, purged,
and leak tested before placing the generator set into service.
1.7 — Standards Index
Be sure the transfer switch is in strict compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regula-
tions pertaining to such installations. Always use the current version or edition of the applicable law, code, and regula-
tion as it applies to the local jurisdiction.