Models: 006852 Switch 006853 Switch, Cord and Resin Power Inlet Box 006854 Switch, Cord and Aluminum Power Inlet Box 006869 Manual to Automatic Upgrade Kit Owner’s Manual Homelink Upgradeable Manual Transfer Switch 000961 MODEL NUMBER: _________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________ DATE PURCHASED:________________________ WARNING This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. (000004) WARNING California Proposition 65. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Safety Section 4: Operation Introduction ..................................................................1 Functional Tests ..........................................................9 Safety Rules .................................................................1 Manual Operation .........................................................9 Transfer Mechanism Manual Operation ......................9 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..............................
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Section 1: Introduction and Safety Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide highperformance, efficient operation, and years of use when maintained properly. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings before using this equipment.
Section 1: Introduction and Safety Safety Symbols and Meanings DANGER DANGER Electrocution. High voltage is present at transfer switch and terminals. Contact with live terminals will result in death or serious injury. (000129) Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and render unit inoperable before working on unit. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000191) WARNING DANGER Electrocution.
Section 2: General Information Section 2: General Information Unpacking A Carefully unpack the transfer switch. Inspect closely for any damage that might have occurred during shipment. The purchaser must file with the carrier any claims for loss or damage incurred while in transit. Check that all packing material is completely removed from the switch prior to installation.
Section 2: General Information The conductor size range is as follows: PIB Rating Wire Range Conductor Tightening Torque Lug Temp. Rating 30A 1/0 - 14 AWG 50 in-lbs (5.6 Nm) 167°F (75°C) Safe Use of Transfer Switch WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury. (000100a) Before installing, operating or servicing this equipment, read the SAFETY RULES carefully.
Section 3: Installation Section 3: Installation Mounting the Transfer Switch DANGER Electrocution. Turn utility supply OFF before working on utility connections of the transfer switch. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000123) DANGER Equipment malfunction. Installing a dirty or damaged transfer switch will cause equipment malfunction and will result in death or serious injury. (000119) WARNING Only qualified service personnel may install, operate and maintain this equipment.
Section 3: Installation 5. 6. Strip and insert incoming leads into terminals on power inlet. Insert white wire (neutral) into nickel plated screw terminal or white marking on the inlet. Carefully fold wires into the enclosure and reattach the bottom assembly or inlet onto box with screw removed earlier. Connecting Power Source and Load Lines DANGER Electrocution. Turn utility and emergency power supplies to OFF before connecting power source and load lines.
Section 3: Installation 10. Size all conductors, raceways, conduits, and junction boxes, if required, to the applicable NEC code articles and follow the NEC installation requirements for the wiring method(s) selected. NOTE: The two foot pre-wire whip can be shortened if needed or removed and replaced with field wiring. The factory installed branch circuits and circuit breakers can also be modified if needed. Follow all applicable electrical codes for any field modification.
Section 3: Installation 5. Remove the lower left screw that secures the divider plate in the transfer switch (B in Figure 3-4). 6. Install the new automatic back plate in the transfer switch and secure to the transfer switch enclosure (C in Figure 3-4). A 9. Terminate the neutral conductor from the generator power feeder onto the neutral terminal bar in the transfer switch (E in Figure 3-5). 10. Terminate the normal power feeder conductors to N1 and N2 on the transfer mechanism (F in Figure 3-5).
Section 4: Operation Section 4: Operation Functional Tests Following transfer switch installation and interconnection, inspect the entire installation carefully. A competent, qualified electrician should inspect it. The installation should comply strictly with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations. When absolutely certain the installation is proper and correct, complete a functional test of the system. CAUTION Equipment damage.
Section 4: Operation Return to Utility Source Side 1. Manually actuate switch to return manual operating handle to the DOWN position. 2. Remove manual operating handle from movable contact carrier arm. Return handle to storage bracket. Voltage Checks DANGER Electrocution. High voltage is present at transfer switch and terminals. Contact with live terminals will result in death or serious injury.
Section 4: Operation 5. Press rocker button towards UTILITY direction (the transfer switch will not operate without utility voltage present). The Utility Light is now off and in normal operating condition (Utility voltage is present and transfer switch is in normal utility mode). Any loads will be energized via the power panel of the transfer switch. 6. Ensure the Generator Neutral and Ground are connected on the generator.
Section 4: Operation Shutting Generator Down While Under Load IMPORTANT NOTE: To turn the generator OFF during utility outages to perform maintenance, or conserve fuel, follow these important steps: To turn the generator OFF (while running in AUTO and Online): 1. Turn the main utility disconnect OFF. 2. Turn the main line circuit breaker (MLCB) on the generator to OFF (OPEN). 3. Turn the generator OFF.
375mm [14.7"] Homelink Upgradeable Manual Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual 279mm [11.0"] 366mm [14.4"] R7mm [R0.3"] 4.42mm [0.2"] 292mm [11.5"] 400.6mm [15.8"] 7.08mm [0.3"] R4mm [R0.2"] 392mm [15.4"] 13mm [0.5"] 13mm [0.5"] 528.17mm [51.1"] KNOCKOUT SUITABLE FOR 3/4" & 1" CONDUIT SIZE (IF 2 FT WHIP NOT INCLUDED) 96mm [3.8"] 4mm [0.2"] Section 5: Drawings and Diagrams Section 5: Drawings and Diagrams Installation Drawing No.
14 * NOTE: WHEN UTILIZED IN THIS APPLICATION A GROUNDING ELECTRODE MAY BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODE TO BE CONNECTED TO THE GENERATOR. 50A 2-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER 100A OR 200A HOUSE MAIN SERVICE E1 E2 NEUT N1 N2 NEUT 8 CIRCUIT TRANSFER SWITCH POWER INLET BOX GND GND Section 5: Drawings and Diagrams Interconnection Drawing No.
GENERATOR CUSTOMER CONNECTION T1 194 23 N1 N2 GND E2 E1 Homelink Upgradeable Manual Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual 50A 2-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER 100A OR 200A HOUSE MAIN SERVICE N1 N2 T1 23 194 E1 N1 8 CIRCUIT TRANSFER SWITCH JUNCTION BOX CUSTOMER SUPPLIED N2 E2 Section 5: Drawings and Diagrams Interconnection Drawing No.
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