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Delivery Inspection
After opening the carton, carefully inspect the transfer
switch components for any damage that may have occurred
during shipment.
If loss or damage is noted at time of delivery, have the
person(s) making delivery note all damage on the freight bill
and affix his signature under the consignor’s memo of loss
or damage. If loss or damage is noted after delivery, contact
the carrier for claim procedures. Missing or damaged parts
are not warranted.
Shipment contents
• Automatic transfer switch (1)
• Installation and operator’s manual (1)
To be supplied by installer:
• Connecting wire and conduit
• Various specialty tools/equipment
Essential Circuit Isolation
Essential electrical loads are loads that will be powered by
the home generator. Essential loads are grouped together
and wired into the transfer switch.
TO THE INSTALLER
: Consult with home generator owner(s)
to discuss their selection of “Essential Circuits”.
Ensure that the total of the selected load circuits fed by this
transfer switch are within the generator’s rated capacity.
The following requirements apply to this type of
isolation system:
• The automatic transfer switch is installed after the main
distribution panel.
• The automatic transfer switch has a load rating of
50 Amps. This is the maximum load rating of the total
essential load.
• All wiring must conform to national, state and
local codes.
The illustration below depicts the system installation and
assumes the utility is supplying 120/240 Volt, single-phase
electrical service.
To Utility Power
Watt-Hourrmeter
Main Distribution Panel
To Air Conditioner (240V)
To Other Circuits (120V)
To Range
To Water Heater
240V
To generator
120V To Microwave
120V To Bathroom
240V To Well Pump
120V To Sump Pump
Neutral
120V
To Furnace Blower
To Lights
To Refrigerator
120V To Freezer
Automatic Transfer Switch
(in normal position)
Not
for
Reproduction
