Summary of Contents for Generac Power Systems RXSW200A3F
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Owner’s Manual Automatic Transfer Switch 200 Amp, Single Phase, 240 VAC, Service Rated, 8–16 Circuit Load Center Model Number RXSW200A3F 003722 SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________ DATE PURCHASED:________________________ WWW.GENERAC.COM 888-436-3722 http://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup Para español , visita: http://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup Pour le français, visiter : SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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WARNING California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. (000004) WARNING California Proposition 65. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Safety Section 1: Safety Introduction Safety Rules Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc. The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible product. This unit has been designed to provide high circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings performance, efficient operation, and years of use when in this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit maintained properly.
Safety Electrical Hazards DANGER DANGER Electrocution. High voltage is present at Equipment malfunction. Installing a dirty or damaged transfer switch and terminals. Contact with live transfer switch will cause equipment malfunction and terminals will result in death or serious injury. will result in death or serious injury.
Safety General Hazards DANGER DANGER Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident, Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive isolate generator from the normal power source. implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury, first aid and get medical help.
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Installation Section 2: Installation Introduction to Installation Install the transfer switch as close as possible to the electrical loads that are to be connected to it. Mount the This equipment has been wired and tested at the factory. switch vertically to a rigid supporting structure. To prevent Installing the switch includes the following procedures: switch distortion, level all mounting points.
Installation Install Breakers 2. Connect utility neutral and ground to the Load Center Neutral and Ground terminals. Neutral and 1. See Figure 2-2. Insert tab on each breaker (A) into Ground terminals on the Load Center are bonded the hook on the bus (B). Push the breaker into the to each other with a jumper wire.
Installation Connecting SACM NOTE: A Neutral to Ground bonding screw (A) is provided for use if required by local codes. Figure 2-4. The SACM can control an air conditioner (24 VAC) directly. Conductor sizes must be adequate to handle the maximum current to which they will be subjected, based on the 75°C column of tables, charts, etc.
Installation Fault Current Label Figure 2-6. A Fault Current Identification Label is provided in the bag containing the unit Owner’s Manual and transfer switch manual operating handle. The 2017 NEC requires that the short-circuit current rating of the transfer equipment, based on the type of overcurrent protective device protecting the transfer equipment, be field marked on the exterior of the transfer equipment.
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Operation Section 3: Operation Functional Tests and Adjustments CAUTION Following transfer switch installation and interconnection, inspect the entire installation carefully. A competent, Equipment damage. Do not use excessive force while qualified electrician should inspect it. The installation manually operating the transfer switch. Doing so could should comply strictly with all applicable codes, result in equipment damage.
Operation Close to Generator Source Side Generator Voltage Checks Before proceeding, verify the position of the switch by 1. On the generator panel, select the MANUAL mode observing the position of the manual operation handle in of operation. The generator should crank and start. Figure 3-1.
Operation 5. Set the generator main circuit breaker to ON or second delay. Let the system operate through its entire CLOSED. The generator now powers all LOAD automatic sequence of operation. circuits. Check generator operation under load as With the generator running and loads powered by follows: generator AC output, set the utility service disconnect circuit breaker of the transfer switch to ON or CLOSED.
Operation Shutting Generator Down To Perform Fuse Removal and Installation Maintenance Figure 3-2. A fuse removal and installation tool (A) 1. Press the OFF mode button on the controller. is included in the control housing. 2. Turn the main utility disconnect OFF (OPEN). 3.
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