Summary of Contents for Generac Power Systems 006852
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Models: 006852 Switch 006853 Switch, Cord and Resin Power Inlet Box 006854 Switch, Cord and Aluminum Power Inlet Box 006869 Manual to Automatic Upgrade Kit Owner’s Manual Homelink Upgradeable Manual Transfer Switch 000961 MODEL NUMBER: _________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________ DATE PURCHASED:________________________...
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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.
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Safety Section 4: Operation Introduction ..............1 Functional Tests ............9 Safety Rules ..............1 Manual Operation ............9 Transfer Mechanism Manual Operation ......9 Safety Symbols and Meanings ........2 Close to Generator Source Side .........9 Return to Utility Source Side ........10 Section 2: General Information Voltage Checks ............10 Unpacking ..............3...
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Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction DANGER Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high- Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Section 1: Introduction and Safety Safety Symbols and Meanings DANGER DANGER Electrocution. High voltage is present at Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and transfer switch and terminals. Contact with live render unit inoperable before working on unit. terminals will result in death or serious injury. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
Section 2: General Information Section 2: General Information Unpacking Carefully unpack the transfer switch. Inspect closely for any damage that might have occurred during shipment. The purchaser must file with the carrier any claims for loss or damage incurred while in transit. Check that all packing material is completely removed from the switch prior to installation.
Section 2: General Information The conductor size range is as follows: Wire Range Conductor Rating Tightening Temp. Torque Rating 1/0 - 14 50 in-lbs 167°F (75°C) (5.6 Nm) Safe Use of Transfer Switch WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product.
Section 3: Installation Section 3: Installation Mounting the Transfer Switch DANGER Electrocution. Turn utility supply OFF before working on utility connections of the transfer switch. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000123) DANGER Equipment malfunction. Installing a dirty or damaged transfer switch will cause equipment malfunction and 000946 will result in death or serious injury.
Section 3: Installation Connecting Front Panel Wiring Strip and insert incoming leads into terminals on power inlet. Insert white wire (neutral) into nickel Utilize the quick disconnect connector in the wiring plated screw terminal or white marking on the inlet. harness to remove the front panel during service or Carefully fold wires into the enclosure and reattach installation.
Section 3: Installation Size all conductors, raceways, conduits, and The factory supplied breakers can be changed by the junction boxes, if required, to the applicable NEC installer. Install listed and labeled circuit breakers that are code articles and follow the NEC installation compatible with the transfer switch (See Breakers requirements for the wiring method(s) selected.
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Section 3: Installation Remove the lower left screw that secures the Terminate the neutral conductor from the generator divider plate in the transfer switch (B in Figure 3-4). power feeder onto the neutral terminal bar in the transfer switch (E in Figure 3-5).
Section 4: Operation Section 4: Operation Functional Tests CAUTION Following transfer switch installation and interconnection, Equipment damage. Do not use excessive force inspect the entire installation carefully. A competent, while manually operating the transfer switch. qualified electrician should inspect it. The installation Doing so could result in equipment damage.
Section 4: Operation Return to Utility Source Side NOTE: Do NOT proceed until generator AC output volt- age and frequency are correct and within stated limits. Manually actuate switch to return manual operating handle to the DOWN position. Generator Tests Under Load Remove manual operating handle from movable contact carrier arm.
Section 4: Operation Press rocker button towards UTILITY direction (the nated prior to pressing the rocker button. The transfer transfer switch will not operate without utility switch will not transfer to generator mode if the Generator voltage present). The Utility Light is now off and in Light is not illuminated (this safeguards against acciden- normal operating condition (Utility voltage is tal transfer to the generator if generator power is not...
Section 4: Operation Shutting Generator Down While NOTE: If turning the unit off for longer than 24 hours, remove the F1 fuse from the generator controller. Under Load To turn the generator ON: IMPORTANT NOTE: To turn the generator OFF Reinstall F1 fuse if necessary.
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