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Powder coated steel 
enclosure will not rust. 

Push-to-reset 
circuit breakers 

Double throw switches 
prevent power back feed. 

Locking power inlet 

Built-in watt meters 

Side installation bars 
allow easy surface 
mount installation. 

Model 

Number

Maximum Watts 

(including surges)

Maximum 

Combined 

Loads at 

250VAC

Total 

Circuits

Number of 

15 amp 

circuits

Number 

of 20 amp 

circuits

Power 

Inlet

6-5001

5000 watts

20 Amps

6

4

2

L14-20

6-7501

7500 watts

30 Amps

6

4

2

L14-30

10-7501

7500 watts

30 Amps

10

6

4

L14-30

10-12K1

12000 watts

50 Amps

10

6

4

CS6375

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. 

Specifications 

Summary of Contents for EmerGen Switch 10-12K1

Page 1: ... IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR OPERATING YOUR EmerGen Switch EmerGen Switch RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulations on the purchase of your new EmerGen Switch EmerGen Switch Corporate Office 5508 128th St E Puyallup WA 98373 Ph 1 800 472 3819 Fax 253 471 9540 Sales Engineering 425 Sycamore St Anderson IN 46016 Ph 1 800 730 2557 Fax 765 608 5036 ...

Page 2: ...an or qualified professional to install safe for a homeowner to operate and will work with 120 240V single phase AC generators factory equipped with NEMA type receptacles L14 20R L14 30R or 3 pole 4 wire California Standard 50 amp twist lock receptacle depending on the size EmerGen Switch you have chosen Your EmerGen Switch will not permit connection to both utility and generator power at the same...

Page 3: ... Total Circuits Number of 15 amp circuits Number of 20 amp circuits Power Inlet 6 5001 5000 watts 20 Amps 6 4 2 L14 20 6 7501 7500 watts 30 Amps 6 4 2 L14 30 10 7501 7500 watts 30 Amps 10 6 4 L14 30 10 12K1 12000 watts 50 Amps 10 6 4 CS6375 Warning Improper installation of this transfer switch could cause damage or personal injury by electrocution or fire Installation must be performed by a licens...

Page 4: ... the generator and always shut the generator down before detaching the power cord set 3 Do not overload your generator or its circuit breakers will trip Using the EmerGen Switch s built in watt meters you can balance the loads to avoid impeding your generator s performance INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1 Decide which circuits will be powered by the generator during a power outage The recommended circui...

Page 5: ...750 0 Dehumidifier 650 800 Portable Heater 1000 1500 0 Water Heater 3500 0 Typical installation WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1 Most appliances and motors have current ratings noted directly on the units Light bulb wattages are noted on the bulb 2 Some electrical motors surge in power when first started Your EmerGen Switch has watt meters so you can monitor the flow of these start up surges without impedin...

Page 6: ...de of the main breaker they will remain live Remove the cover of the load center 3 Identify the appropriate knockout to remove 3 4 for the 6 circuit models 1 for the 10 7501 and 1 1 4 for 10 12K1 model 4 Insert the wires from the flex conduit up through the knockout take care not to nick or gouge the wires on the metal edge Tighten the locknut securely onto the load center The wires can hang freel...

Page 7: ...0 amps 2 Find both the red and black EmerGen Switch wires labeled A Using good workmanship route both of these wires close to the selected circuit breaker a The red EmerGen Switch A wire is trimmed stripped and installed into the circuit breaker securely tightening the breaker lug b The black EmerGen Switch A wire and the hot wire from the circuit breaker removed in step 1 are placed up the side o...

Page 8: ...e red EmerGen Switch C wire is trimmed stripped and securely installed into one side of the 2 pole circuit breaker b The black EmerGen Switch C wire and one of the hot wires from the circuit breaker are placed up the side of the load center Insert both wires into a yellow wire connector and twist tightly Push the wires back into the wiring compartment of the load center c The red EmerGen Switch D ...

Page 9: ...ground bar in the load center b Cut and strip the wire appropriately Insert the wire into the hole and tighten securely 3 Replace the load center cover All circuit breakers can now be turned on including the MAIN circuit breaker 4 All EmerGen switches should be in the Line position The Off position is generally not used 5 Fill out the chart supplied with your EmerGen Switch describing each emergen...

Page 10: ...rt your generator according to the manufacturer s instructions 5 At your EmerGen Switch move one circuit to the GEN position making a note of how much wattage is used on the watt meter While monitoring the load flip each circuit one at a time to the GEN position You do not need to go in order and you want to balance the loads so that both meters read approximately the same Do not switch on more lo...

Page 11: ...are in OFF or LINE position 1 Move switches to GEN position 2 Generator circuit breaker has tripped 2 Reset circuit breaker 3 Poor connection or defective cord set 3 Check and repair 4 Connected device is bad 4 Select a different load or appliance that is in good condition 5 Fault in generator 5 Contact a qualified professional Appliances do not operate after utility power is restored 1 Switches a...

Page 12: ...inal date of purchase upon test or examination by Connecticut Electric prove to be defective within the above warranty Buyer shall notify Connecticut Electric of any defect within this warranty no later than thirty 30 days after a defect is discovered No product shall be accepted for return or replacement without authorization from Connecticut Electric Contact Connecticut Electric Corporate Office...

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