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Connecticut Electric EmerGen Switch 6-7501G2 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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OWNER'S MANUAL AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For Models 6-7501G2 & 10-7501G2
Convertible Indoor / Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch
Conforms to standards UL-1008
and CSA C22.2 no. 178.2 and NEC
Article 702.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY
BEFORE INSTALLING AND/OR OPERATING YOUR
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Corporate Office: 1819 W. 38th Street, Anderson, IN 46013. Phone 1 (800) 730-2557. Fax (765) 608-5036
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  • Page 1 EmerGen Switch EmerGen Switch ® ® Manual Transfer Switch OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Models 6-7501G2 & 10-7501G2 Convertible Indoor / Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch Conforms to standards UL-1008 and CSA C22.2 no. 178.2 and NEC Article 702. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND/OR OPERATING YOUR EmerGen Switch ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Your new EmerGen Switch (EGS) will provide you with a way to safely utilize your generator power through your existing electrical wiring during a power outage. You’ll install your switch next to your home’s electrical panel load center and then you’ll connect circuit breaker wires to the transfer switch’s circuits.

  • Page 3: Product Outline / Specifications

    Warning: Improper installation of this transfer switch could cause damage or personal injury by electrocution or fire. Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician or qualified professional in accordance with applicable electrical codes. Inspection of the installation by the local inspection authority is required. Inspection records should be kept for insurance claims.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION 1. The National Electrical Code states the connection of a generator to any electrical circuit normally powered by an electrical utility, must be by means of an approved transfer switch so as to isolate the electrical circuit from the utility system when the generator is operating.

  • Page 5: Wattage Requirements

    TYPICAL INSTALLATION Loadcenter RAIN TIGHT POWER INLET BOX POWER Electrical Junction GENERATOR WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Most appliances and motors have Running Start-Up current ratings noted directly on the Appliance Wattage Wattage Furnace Fan (gas or fuel) units. Light bulb wattages are noted 1/8 Horsepower on the bulb.

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Determine where you want your EmerGen Switch located, either to the left or right of the load center. If the EmerGen Switch is to be located to the right of the load center, you will need to relocate the wire bundle out the left side.

  • Page 7: Wiring Your Emergen Switch To Your Load Center

    WIRING THE EMERGEN SWITCH TO THE LOAD CENTER From your plan, locate the circuit breaker that is to be connected to the EmerGen Switch circuit “A”. We will use the refrigerator circuit for this example. Turn that circuit breaker to the OFF position. Loosen the lug securing the wire and remove the wire.

  • Page 8: Wiring 240V Circuits

    INSTALLING 240 VOLT (2 POLE) CIRCUITS EmerGen Switch products provide circuits for the connection of 240 volt appliances that are connected to 2 pole branch circuit breakers in your load center. These EmerGen Switch circuits for 240 volt operation have a handle tie installed that ties two circuit selector switches together in the following positions: Models 6-7501G2 Circuits C &...

  • Page 9: Completing The Installation

    COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION 1) When the preceding steps have been completed for all desired circuits, the EmerGen Switch white (neutral) wire needs to be installed. Select any unused hole on the neutral bar in the load center. Cut and strip the wire appropriately. Insert the wire into the hole in the neutral bar and tighten securely.

  • Page 10: Wiring The Emergen Switch To Your Generator

    WIRING THE EMERGEN SWITCH TO THE GENERATOR Wiring the generator to the EmerGen Switch will require the use of an outdoor Power Inlet box, an electrical junction box and some permanent wiring. Loadcenter Mount an electrical junction box six (6) inches below the transfer switch.

  • Page 11: Operation / Test Procedure

    OPERATION / TEST PROCEDURE 1. Switch positions should remain in the “LINE” position under normal utility power. The “OFF” position is generally not used. The “GEN” positions are used when utilizing your generator power source. Keep the EGS circuit breakers set in the ON position at all times.

  • Page 12: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Solution Gen. running but no 1. Generator circuit breaker 1. Reset circuit breaker. output available. has tripped. 2. Poor connection or 2. Check and repair. defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Select a different load or appliance in good condition.

  • Page 13: Product Warranty

    Connecticut Electric warrants to the purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will be of the kind and quality designated. This warranty shall apply only to defects appearing within one year of the original date of purchase.

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