Essential Circuit Isolation - Briggs & Stratton 50A NEMA 3R Installation And Operator's Manual

ESSENTIAL CIRCUIT
ISOLATION
Essential electrical loads are loads that will be powered by
the Home Generator System. Essential loads are grouped
together and wired into the transfer switch.
TO THE INSTALLER: Consult with Home
Generator System owner(s) to discuss their
"Selection of Essential Circuits", described in
operator's manual.
Figure 2 — Typical System Diagram with Essential Circuits
240V
To Water Heater
Utility Supply
Generator Supply
To Briggs & Stratton
Standby Generator
120V To Microwave
120 V To Bathroom
240V To Well Pump
120V To Sump Pump
Equipment Ground Bus
INSTALLATION
To Utility Power
To Range
Neutral
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 Manual Transfer Switch is installed after the main
distribution panel.
• The Manual Transfer Switch has a load rating of 50 Amps.
This is the maximum load rating of the essential loads.
All wiring must conform to national, state and local codes.
The illustration in Figure 2 depicts the Home Generator
System and assumes the utility is supplying 120/240 Volt,
single-phase electrical service.
Watt Meter
Main Distribution Panel
To Air Conditioner (240V)
To Other Circuits (120V)
Manual Transfer Switch
(in utility position)
120V To Freezer
To Refrigerator
To Lights
To Furnace Blower
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120V