Reliance Controls PBN Series Installation Instructions

POWER INLET BOX
CAT. NO. PBN-Series
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Installation of this power inlet box and related wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in compliance
with all applicable electrical codes. When used to power a structure, this inlet must be used in conjunction with a transfer
switch. Not for indoor use. When using an engine driven generator, locate the power inlet box away from doors and
windows to avoid the build up of carbon monoxide from the engine exhaust in enclosed areas.
INSTALLING A REMOTELY LOCATED POWER INLET BOX FOR SUPPLYING
POWER TO THE POWER INLET OF A TRANSFER SWITCH OR PANEL
Remove the cover from the Outdoor Power Inlet Box by unscrewing
the two screws on the front of the box with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver. Temporarily slide out the wiring tray. Mount the back
plate of the power inlet box on the outside of the building in a
convenient location, using the three holes provided. Remove one
of the POP-FAST reusable knockouts from the box by pushing out
from the inside of the inlet box. Using copper building wire only
and approved wiring methods, run the appropriate wires from the
transfer switch wiring compartment through the removed knockout
in the power inlet box. 3/4-inch fittings can be installed directly into
the knockout hole in the Power Inlet Box. To use 1/2-inch fittings,
insert the plastic knockout washer (provided in the power inlet box)
into the open hole, and then install the fitting.
Strip the wire insulation 5/8" and connect the wires to the wire ports
on the back of the power inlet in the power inlet box tray as follows
making sure there is no wire insulation in any terminal and the inlet
terminal screws are tightened to 20 inch-pounds torque:
Hot red wire to the terminal marked "X"
Hot black wire to the terminal marked "Y".
Neutral wire to the nickel-plated neutral terminal marked "W".
Ground inlet wire to green screw terminal marked "G."
* On 125VAC only inlets, the terminals may be identified by the
screws; the brass screw is hot, silver screw is neutral, and green
screw is ground.
Slide the power inlet tray back into the power inlet box and tuck the
wires in neatly. Replace the inlet box cover using the two screws.
GENERATOR TO THE POWER INLET BOX and CONNECTING THE POWER
INLET BOX TO THE TRANSFER SWITCH
Using a generator cord suitable for the purpose, attach the male plug into the generator outlet and the female connector
into the power inlet in the power inlet, and turn to lock if the plug is a locking type.
Model
Number Amps/VAC
PBN15 15A 125VAC
PBN20 20A 125/250VAC
PBN21 20A 125VAC
PBN30 30A 125/250VAC
PBN31 30A 125VAC
PBN50 50A 125/250VAC
PBN51 50A 125VAC
PBN52 50A 125/250VAC
These inlet boxes are rated for use
with wires having insulation rated at
60° C or at 75° C.
RELIANCE CONTROLS
2001 YOUNG COURT
IIPBNXX- 111517
Building Gen
Wire Gauge Outlet
Min #14
Max #12 5-15R
Min #12
Max #10 L14-20R
Min #12
Max #10 L5-20R
Min #10
Max #8 L14-30R
Min #10
Max #8 L5-30R
Min #8 14-50R
Max #4 CS6369
Min #8
CS6370
Max #4
Min #8
14-50R
Max #4
CORPORATION
RACINE, WI 53404
800-634-6155
PBN
Inlet
5-15F
L14-20F
L5-20F
L14-30F
L5-30F
CS6375
CS6377
14-50F