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- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Product Outline
- 3 Safety Information
- 4 Installation Preparation
- 5 Wattage Requirements
- 6 Installation Instructions
- 7 Wiring to the Load Center
- 8 Installing 240 Volt (2 Pole) Circuits
- 9 Completing the Installation
- 10 Operation / Test Procedure
- 11 Load Management
- 12 Trouble Shooting
- 13 Product Warranty
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OWNER'S MANUAL AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For "A" Series Models 6-5001, 6-7501, 10-7501, 10-12K1
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY
BEFORE INSTALLING AND/OR OPERATING YOUR
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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EmerGen Switch
EmerGen Switch
Manual Transfer Switch
EmerGen Switch
EmerGen Switch
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Summary of Contents for Connecticut Electric EmerGen Switch A series
- Page 1 EmerGen Switch ® EmerGen Switch ® Manual Transfer Switch OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For “A” Series Models 6-5001, 6-7501, 10-7501, 10-12K1 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND/OR OPERATING YOUR EmerGen Switch ® EmerGen Switch ® RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulations on the purchase of your new EmerGen Switch...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Your new EmerGen Switch 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
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. Specifications Maximum Combined Number of Number Model Maximum Watts Loads at... -
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
Running Start-Up Appliance Wattage Wattage Furnace Fan (gas or fuel) 1/8 Horsepower Typical installation 1/6 Horsepower 1/4 Horsepower 1000 1/3 Horsepower 1400 1/2 Horsepower 2350 Well Pump 1/3 Horsepower 1400 1/2 Horsepower 1000 2100 Sump Pump 1/3 Horsepower 1300 1/2 Horsepower 1050 2150 Light Bulbs (incandescent) as marked... -
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. The switch should be approximately 18” from the center of the load center, making sure that there is plenty of room to properly connect the flex conduit whip. -
Page 7: Wiring To The 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”. Turn that circuit breaker to the OFF position. Loosen the lug securing the wire and remove the wire. WARNING: Transfer switch circuits with 20 amp breakers must be installed to circuits with 20 amp branch circuit breakers in your load center. -
Page 8: Installing 240 Volt (2 Pole) 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 6-5001 &... -
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(s) 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 and tighten securely. -
Page 10: 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 connecting circuits to your generator power source. 2. When testing and/or switching to generator power after a power outage, ensure all switches are in the “LINE”... -
Page 11: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Solution Generator is running 1. Generator circuit breaker 1. Reset circuit breaker. but no AC output is has tripped. available. 2. Poor connection or 2. Check and repair. defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. -
Page 12: Product Warranty
The liability of Connecticut Electric under this warranty, or for any loss or damage to the equipment shall not in any case exceed the cost of correcting defects in the equipment and upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such liability shall terminate.
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