Gen Tran Transfer Switch Installation

Connect a 6 awg 7 064 or 16mm2 cable wire to the lower two slots of changeover switch.

Gen tran transfer switch installation. Hold the gen tran transfer switch up to the wall about 18 from the center of the load center to ensure adequate room. Gentran transfer switch wiring diagram whole house transfer switch wiring diagram beautiful generator manual transfer switch wiring diagram. Start the generator outdoors following the procedures described in the generator s owner s manual. Remove the cover of the load center.

Gentran transfer switches are ul listed to ul standard 1008 and meet the criteria of national electrical code article 702 6 for optional standby systems. This gentran transfer switch can be expanded in the field to 10 circuits. Amp breaker strip 5 8 and insert black 6 wires from transfer switch. Connect the main power supply line and neutral as incoming to the first upper slots of changeover switch as shown in fig.

And for a small additional charge we include an outdoor power inlet box so you don t have to leave a window or door open to get that generator cord to the switch. Be sure that all. These transfer switches are intended for surface mounting indoors only. Replace cover on load center and reinstall cover to transfer switch if applicable.

Assortment of gentran transfer switch wiring diagram. Allows manual transfer of individual loads to prevent overloading backup source. I am not an electrician just a handy man i. Plug in the female connector of the power cord to the power inlet box or gen tran transfer switch.

Adding circuits to your gentran transfer switch. Install a changeover switch about 63 100a depends on the load near main distribution board in the home. Easy to install and operate connects inverter or portable generator to residential load center. Installation and operating instructions generator safety transfer switch models 15116v 30116v 20216v 30216v 30310v thank you for purchasing a gen tran manual transfer switch designed to safely connect a portable generator to the load center in your home or business.

In this video i install a reliance controls generator transfer switch for home backup. Insert the male connector of the power cord into the outlet on the generator. Page 1 gen tran accepts no responsibility for accidents damages or personal injury caused by incorrect installation. All wires are live inside load center.