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ELECTRICAL INNOVATION SINCE 1909
T R A N S F E R E Q U I P M E N T F O R P O R T A B L E G E N E R A T O R S
I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D
O P E R A T I N G
I N S T R U C T I O N S
For Power Transfer Kit Models
31406CRK, 31410CRK
& 31406CWK
II31406CRK-E Rev B
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Summary of Contents for Reliance Controls 31410CRK
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
About Generators and Transfer Switches Key Product Components For Power Transfer Kit Models Pre-Planning the Load on Your Generator Load Balancing Examples 31406CRK, 31410CRK Installation Instructions Mounting the Transfer Switch & 31406CWK Connecting the Flexible Conduit Grounding the Transfer Switch... -
Page 2: Tools Needed For Installation
Your transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, C-UL listed, and meets all requirements of the 2002 National Electrical Code. All Reliance Controls transfer switches are made to operate with any generator up to 7500 watts continuous output, having 20 or 30 Amp twist-lock power receptacles. -
Page 3: About Generators And Transfer Switches
• You can also use the load management function of the Reliance Controls transfer switch that allows you to alternate the devices you choose to run at any given time. If your generator is running at or near its maximum output, selected circuits can be switched off and others can be switched on for brief periods of time. -
Page 4: Key Product Components
POWER TRANSFER KIT Your Reliance Controls transfer switch is unique in two ways: 1) it has a patented internal wiring compartment which eliminates the need for the installation of additional junction boxes, and 2) it has a removable front panel which allows a power inlet to be easily inserted to allow a power cord to be plugged directly into the transfer switch with a longer power cord. -
Page 5: Pre-Planning The Load On Your Generator
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING OF THE GENERATOR LOAD Before you begin installing your Reliance Controls transfer switch system, you need to create a plan for the appliances you choose to run during a power outage. To do this, it’s helpful to first know how your generator produces power. If your generator has four-prong twist-lock 20 or 30 Amp output receptacles, and is set-up for home stand-by operation, it likely will produce 120/240 Volt power, or power similar to your electrical utility. -
Page 6: Load Balancing Examples
Page 5 Load Balancing Example #1 Circuit Breaker Connections: Six (6) 120 Volt Single Pole Circuit Breakers Generator: 5,500 Running Watts, 6,200 Peak Watts Transfer Switch Model: 6-Circuits Side One Side Two Appliance Additional Appliance Additional Toggle Main Appliance Running Start-Up Toggle Main Appliance... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A. Mounting the Transfer Switch Mount on wall Position the transfer switch so that its bottom center is about with anchors 18 inches from the bottom center of your load center. The end of the flexible conduit whip should be lined up with a 3/4" knockout hole on the bottom of your load center (Figure 2). -
Page 8: Grounding The Transfer Switch
Page 7 C. Connecting the Neutral and Ground Wire Find the white wire (Neutral) and the green wire (ground) among the wires from the transfer switch that you have inserted into the load center. Strip approximately 5/8” from the end of the white wire. Locate the neutral bar and partially unscrew a terminal screw on the bar. -
Page 9: Installing 240 Volt Circuits
E. Installing 240 Volt Circuits When Installing 240 Volt Circuits WARNING Reliance Controls 6-Circuit Transfer switch (In Kit) is shipped from the factory with one installed handle tie on two adjacent circuits. The transfer switch circuits with 20 Amp breakers must be con- nected only to branch circuits with 20 Amp breakers in the load Let’s assume that, according to your set-up plan, Switches C &... -
Page 10: Installing And Wiring The Power Inlet Box
Reliance Controls Power Inlet Boxes are UL listed and can be used To hardwire your transfer switch to the building wire from the power with the following generator and building wire sizes:... -
Page 11: Installing An Optional Power Inlet
Although such an installation is not necessary with the Power Turn on all of the circuit breakers in your load center. Transfer Kit, your Reliance Controls transfer switch is unique in that Turn on the main breaker. it allows the installation of an accessory power inlet which allows Position all switches on the transfer switch to the LINE position. -
Page 12: Product Specifications
TRANSFER SWITCH ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FROM RELIANCE CONTROLS These additional products are available through your local distributor. Call Reliance Controls at (800) 634-6155 to locate the distributor nearest you. Power Cords Connect generator power outlets with outdoor power inlet boxes or accessory power inlets... - Page 13 Call Reliance Controls at (800) 634-6155 to locate the distributor nearest you. Five Year Limited Warranty Reliance Controls Corporation (“Reliance”) warrants this Protran® Manual Transfer Switch (“Switch”) to be free from failure to perform as intended due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of manufacture, provided the Switch has been installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s...
- Page 14 HOME CIRCUIT MAPPING CHART This Toggle Switch on My Generator Transfer Switch Controls these essential appliances I will need during a power outage So, I need to turn off these other devices which are on the same Circuits...
- Page 16 Reliance Controls Customer Service: (800) 439-5745 Website: www.reliancecontrols.com 03/04/21...