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INSTALLATION GUIDE
For 100 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch/Load Center Models:
8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 Circuit.
Installed with 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 17kW Generators.
This Automatic Transfer Switch with built-in
Load Center includes an Express Install Kit.
• Saves on installation time and cost, in many
cases up to 50% compared to traditional
transfer switch installations.
• Automatically supplies electricity to
selected critical circuits.
• Can be installed prior to, or along with
generator installation.
This manual should remain with the unit.
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE For 100 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch/Load Center Models: 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 Circuit. Installed with 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 17kW Generators. This Automatic Transfer Switch with built-in Load Center includes an Express Install Kit. LISTED •...
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Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide PLEASE NOTE: This installation guide should be used in conjunction with the “Installation and Owner’s Manual” that is fur- nished with the Air-cooled Standby Generator. Please review both manuals prior to installation of the generator and transfer switch. This Automatic Transfer Switch/Load Center is not intended for use with the Liquid-cooled Generator product line. -
Page 4: 100 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch/Load Center With Express Install Kit
Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide 100 Amp Automatic Transfer Designed with installation cost savings in mind! Switch/Load Center with Express Install Kit KIT INCLUDES: THE OUTDOOR CONNECTION BOX WITH FIVE FOOT PRE-WIRED LIQUID TIGHT CONDUIT Mounted outside the home or business nearest the planned generator location. - Page 5 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Site Preparation and Standby Generator Placement Crushed Stone or Pea Gravel 1. PLAN THE LOCATION OF THE GENERATOR. Drill Hole Through House NOTE: Do not place the generator directly under a window. Select an area outside of the home or business nearest the incoming gas service.
- Page 6 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide From inside the building, feed the end of the 30-foot conduit (INCLUDED and pre-wired from transfer switch) through the wall to the outside. The outdoor connection box must be locked to ensure safety and to discourage tampering. Feed Conduit and Wires 11.
- Page 7 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide NOTE: Models Balance must be maintained when moving circuit loca- Circuit Circuit Circuit Circuit Circuit tions from main electrical distribution panel to emergency 50A, load center. Circuit breaker positions alternate buss bars Circuits 240V vertically. Circuits sharing a neutral wire should either be moved together to adjacent positions in emergency load 40A, 240V...
- Page 8 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH/LOAD CENTER IS NOW INSTALLED! If a generator is being installed at this time, proceed 18. Place the generator and mounting pad in the location prepared in steps one through five. to step 19. If a generator will not be installed at this time, perform steps 14 through 17 to complete the pre-wiring project.
- Page 9 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Remove the small black cap (covering 1-1/16” diame- 21b. If a leak is located, shut off fuel and disconnect flex- ter hole) from back of enclosure. Remove threaded lock ible piping. Dry the threaded ends and reapply an nut from conduit coupling (with 90°...
- Page 10 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Installation Drawing 0H0258-A...
- Page 11 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Installation Drawing 0H0258-A...
- Page 12 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Installation Drawing 0G8573-A 10 10...
- Page 13 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Electrical Schematic - Drawing 0G7959-A...
- Page 14 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Wiring Diagram - Drawing 0G7958-A...
- Page 15 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Wiring Diagram - Drawing 0G7958-A...
- Page 16 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Load Center Exploded View - Drawing 0G8786-D...
- Page 17 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Load Center Exploded View - Drawing 0G8786-D ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0G80700ST14 GTS LOAD CENTER ENCLOSURE GRAY 074138 LUG QUICK DISCONNECT NI-S 10X45 0G81010ST14 COVER 8 POS GTS LOAD CTR GRAY DEG BRASS / TIN 0G81020ST14 COVER 10 POS.GTS LOAD CTR GRAY...
- Page 18 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Notes...
- Page 19 Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide Notes...
- Page 20 Part No. 0G8571 Revision E (08/10/09) Catalog No. KGATX100-1SI Printed in U.S.A.