Westinghouse ST SWITCH SPATS1 User Manual

Westinghouse ST SWITCH SPATS1 User Manual

Smart automatic portable transfer switch

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USER MANUAL
ST SWITCH
SMART AUTOMATIC PORTABLE TRANSFER SWITCH
Thank you for choosing Westinghouse!
PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING
THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON.
If you have a question or experience a problem with your Westinghouse
purchase, call us at 855-944-3571 to speak with an agent.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR WESTINGHOUSE PRODUCT
To register your new product, call 855-944-3571 or visit
www.westinghouseoutdoorpower.com/register
MAKE SURE TO HAVE SERIAL NUMBER ON HAND
SPATS1R1KWD

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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing Westinghouse! PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. If you have a question or experience a problem with your Westinghouse purchase, call us at 855-944-3571 to speak with an agent. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means – graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems – without the written permission of Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC. DANGER This manual contains important instructions for operating this product.
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    IMPORTANT: KEEP YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT TO ENSURE TROU- BLE-FREE WARRANTY COVERAGE. PRODUCT REGISTRATION To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Westinghouse ST Switch. You can register your ST Switch by either: Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration ..... . .2 Safety Definitions ......5 Generator Safety .
  • Page 5: Safety Definitions

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight Symbol Description important information. Be certain that the meanings of these alerts are known to all who work on or near the Safety Alert Symbol equipment.
  • Page 6: Generator Safety

    SAFETY GENERATOR SAFETY RULES DANGER Never use the generator in a location that is wet or damp. Never expose the generator to rain, snow, water spray or standing water while in use. Protect the generator from all hazardous weather conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a short circuit or other malfunction in the electrical circuit. Make sure generator is in an open, secure location and at least 15ft away from the house.
  • Page 7: General Safety Rules

    SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES DANGER Read and understand the ST Switch and generator owner’s manual before using. Electrical Shock Hazard: • Never connect ST Switch when generator is running. • Equipment starts automatically, beware of shock hazard. • Turn the generator to the OFF position while attaching the ST Switch connections. •...
  • Page 8: Safety Labels And Decals

    • Para garantizar el funcionamiento correcto de esta unidad, pruebe el generador y el interruptor ST como se Westinghouse que tienen la salida ST Switch. Por favor, lea el describe en el manual del propietario antes de dejar el equipo desatendido.
  • Page 9: St Switch Features

    FEATURES 25’ Generator Control Cable Utility Power Input This cable connects the ST Switch to the Use extension cable with ground (not included) portable generator and controls the generator to connect to household outlet. Do not start up and shutdown sequences. The connect to GFCI outlet.
  • Page 10: Before Using The St Switch

    OPERATION BEFORE USING THE ST SWITCH To prevent overloading of the ST Switches 120 Volt AC system add up the running power demand of all the 120 Volt AC devices that will be connected to the ST COMPATIBLE GENERATORS Switch at one time. This total must not be greater than The ST Switch will only work with generators that have the power output of the utility power.
  • Page 11: Set Up Instructions

    OPERATION SET UP READ ALL SAFETY INFO IN THIS ST SWITCH MANUAL AND GENERATOR MANUAL. GENERATOR MUST BE OFF 15ft WHILE SETTING UP ST SWITCH Place compatible generator outside in well vented area at least 15ft away from any doors or windows. NOTE: Confirm generator works properly, battery is connected, and oil and fuel levels are correct.
  • Page 12: How It Works

    OPERATION HOW IT WORKS BEFORE USING ST SWITCH PLEASE REVIEW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CONFIRM ST SWITCH AND GENERATOR ARE WORKING CORRECTLY WHEN UTILITY POWER IS ON: When home utility power is on it will provide power to the appliances plugged into the 5-20R duplex on the ST Switch box up to 120V at 20A.
  • Page 13: St Switch Indicator Lights

    OPERATION WHEN UTILITY POWER COMES BACK ON: After an outage when utility power returns the ST Switch will run a quick diagnostic to confirm there are no spikes or flickering in the utility power before transferring input power back to utility. Once utility is returned the red utility loss indicator light will turn off and the utility and generator power indicator lights will remain on.
  • Page 14: How To Test The St Switch

    OPERATION HOW TO TEST THE ST SWITCH BEFORE TESTING ST SWITCH PLEASE REVIEW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CONFIRM CORRECT SET UP PROCEDURE WARNING The ST Switch MUST BE TESTED before use to confirm proper set up and operation. Never leave the ST Switch unattended if you have not first tested to confirm it works correctly.
  • Page 15: Using Extension Cords

    Westinghouse power cable extenders for proper operation. Never use longer than 50ft total of generator control or power cables as it may affect performance. Westinghouse offers extension cords for generator power input cord and generator control cable. Part numbers are below:...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Exclusions Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment LLC shall not be liable under the warranty if its testing and examination disclose that the alleged defect in the product does not exist or was caused by end user or any third person misuse, negligence, improper installation or testing. Further, Westinghouse...
  • Page 17 NO SALESMAN, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF WESTINGHOUSE OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT LLC IS AUTHORIZED TO ADD TO OR VARY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. WARRANTY TERMS MAY BE MODIFIED, IF AT ALL, ONLY IN WRITING SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF WESTINGHOUSE OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT LLC.
  • Page 18 WestinghouseOutdoorPower.com Service Hotline: (855) 944-3571 777 Manor Park Drive Columbus, OH 43228 , WESTINGHOUSE, and INNOVATION YOU CAN BE SURE OF are trademarks of Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Used under license by Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment. All Rights Reserved. Version SPATS1R1KWD...

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