EmerGen Switch® Manual Transfer Switch OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Models 6-7501G2 & 10-7501G2 Convertible Indoor / Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch Conforms to standards UL-1008 and CSA C22.2 no. 178.2 and NEC Article 702. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND/OR OPERATING YOUR EmerGen Switch® RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Corporate Office: 1819 W. 38th Street, Anderson, IN 46013. Phone 1 (800) 730-2557. Fax (765) 608-5036 www.connecticut-electric.
Your new EmerGen Switch (EGS) will provide you with a way to safely utilize your generator power through your existing electrical wiring during a power outage. You’ll install your switch next to your home’s electrical panel load center and then you’ll connect circuit breaker wires to the transfer switch’s circuits.
Warning: Improper installation of this transfer switch could cause damage or personal injury by electrocution or fire. Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician or qualified professional in accordance with applicable electrical codes. Inspection of the installation by the local inspection authority is required. Inspection records should be kept for insurance claims.
SAFETY INFORMATION 1. The National Electrical Code states the connection of a generator to any electrical circuit normally powered by an electrical utility, must be by means of an approved transfer switch so as to isolate the electrical circuit from the utility system when the generator is operating. 2. A licensed electrician or qualified professional must install this EmerGen Switch according to local code. 3.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION Loadcenter RAIN TIGHT POWER INLET BOX POWER GENERATOR Electrical Junction Box WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS Running Appliance Wattage Furnace Fan (gas or fuel) 1/8 Horsepower 300 1/6 Horsepower 500 1/4 Horsepower 600 1/3 Horsepower 700 1/2 Horsepower 875 Well Pump 1/3 Horsepower 750 1/2 Horsepower 1000 Sump Pump 1/3 Horsepower 800 1/2 Horsepower 1050 Light Bulbs (incandescent) as marked Refridgerator or Freezer 700 Garage Door Opener 1/4 Horsepower 550 1/3 Horsepower 725 Microwave Oven (600
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Determine where you want your EmerGen Switch located, either to the left or right of the load center. If the EmerGen Switch is to be located to the right of the load center, you will need to relocate the wire bundle out the left side. The EGS is factory assembled with the wire bundle exiting right. 2. To relocate the wire bundle, open the front cover by removing the four screws. Knock out the appropriate knockout on the left side.
WIRING THE EMERGEN SWITCH TO THE LOAD CENTER 1. From your plan, locate the circuit breaker that is to be connected to the EmerGen Switch circuit “A”. We will use the refrigerator circuit for this example. Turn that circuit breaker to the OFF position. Loosen the lug securing the wire and remove the wire. WARNING: Transfer switch circuits with 20 amp breakers must be installed to circuits using 20 amp circuit breakers in your load center.
INSTALLING 240 VOLT (2 POLE) CIRCUITS EmerGen Switch products provide circuits for the connection of 240 volt appliances that are connected to 2 pole branch circuit breakers in your load center.
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION 1) When the preceding steps have been completed for all desired circuits, the EmerGen Switch white (neutral) wire needs to be installed. a. Select any unused hole on the neutral bar in the load center. b. Cut and strip the wire appropriately. Insert the wire into the hole in the neutral bar and tighten securely. 2) The EmerGen Switch green (ground) wire needs to be installed into an unused hole in the ground bar in the load center. a.
WIRING THE EMERGEN SWITCH TO THE GENERATOR Wiring the generator to the EmerGen Switch will require the use of an outdoor Power Inlet box, an electrical junction box and some permanent wiring. Mount an electrical junction box six (6) inches below the transfer switch. Route the EGS input wires through 1/2” Type B conduit and into the junction box. Use an appropriate 1/2” fitting to secure the conduit to the junction box.
OPERATION / TEST PROCEDURE 1. Switch positions should remain in the “LINE” position under normal utility power. The “OFF” position is generally not used. The “GEN” positions are used when utilizing your generator power source. Keep the EGS circuit breakers set in the ON position at all times. 2. When testing and/or switching to generator power after a power outage, ensure all switches are in the “LINE” position.
Trouble Shooting Problem Gen. running but no Cause 1. Generator circuit breaker output available. has tripped. 2. Poor connection or Solution 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Select a different load or appliance in good condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4. Contact a qualified professional. Generator runs good 1. Short circuit in a 1. Disconnect shorted electrical but bogs down when connected load. load. 2.
Product Warranty Every EmerGen Switch is guaranteed against mechanical or electrical failure due to manufacturing defects for a period of five years from the date of purchase. Connecticut Electric warrants to the purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will be of the kind and quality designated. This warranty shall apply only to defects appearing within one year of the original date of purchase.
