Operating Guide
Installation
8 Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual
Connecting SACM
See Figure 2-4. The SACM can control an air conditioner 
(24 VAC) directly.
Control of Air Conditioner Load
1. Route thermostat cable (from furnace/thermostat to 
outdoor air conditioner unit) to transfer switch.
2. Con
nect wire to the terminal strip terminals (A/C 1) 
on SACM as shown in Figure 2-4. These are nor-
mally closed contacts which open upon load shed 
con
ditions. Route thermostat wire away from high 
voltage wires.
3. If 
required,  connect  additional  air  conditioners  to 
the terminal strip terminals (A/C 2-4).
Contact Ratings
A/C 1-4  24 VAC, 1.0 amp max
A
B
G
H
C
D
E
F
T1N1N2
0 GROUND
194 +12V
N1
N2
T1
Replace with Littlefuse 021606.3MXHP
Generac 10000005117 250 vac, 6.3A
23 T RANSFER
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
®
J
T1
N2
0
194
23A
N1
004435
A—Thermostat 1
B—Air conditioner 1
C—Thermostat 2
D—Air conditioner 2
E—Thermostat 3
F—Air conditioner 3
G—Thermostat 4
H—Air conditioner 4
T1 (fused)—Battery Charge
(blue background, white letters)
N1 (fused)—Utility Sense
(yellow background, black letters)
N2 (fused)—Utility Sense
(yellow background with black 
stripe, black letters)
0—Ground
(black background, white 
letters)
194— +12 VDC
(red background, white letters)
23—Transfer Control
(white background, black 
letters)
J—240 VAC, 6.3A Fuses
NOTE: These instructions are for a typical air conditioner 
installation. Control of certain heat pumps and 2-stage air 
conditioners may require special connections or the use 
of SMMs to control the loads.
Figure 2-4. Typical SACM Connections










