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Connecticut Electric EmerGen Switch 6-5001HR Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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OWNER'S MANUAL AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For Models 6-5001HR, 6-7501HR, 10-7501HR
Convertible Indoor / Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch
Suitable for "Hard Wire" installations
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY
BEFORE INSTALLING AND/OR OPERATING YOUR
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Corporate Office: 100 West 11th Street, Anderson, IN 46016. Phone 1 (800) 730-2557. Fax (765) 608-5036
Engineering & Distribution: 596 Broadway, Anderson, IN 46012. Phone 1 (800) 730-2557. Fax (765) 608-5030
West Coast Distribution: 5508 128th Street East, Puyallup, WA 98373. Phone 1 (800) 472-3819. Fax (253) 471-9540
EmerGen Switch
EmerGen Switch
Manual Transfer Switch
EmerGen Switch
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  • Page 1 EmerGen Switch EmerGen Switch ® ® Manual Transfer Switch OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Models 6-5001HR, 6-7501HR, 10-7501HR Convertible Indoor / Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch Suitable for “Hard Wire” installations LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE A - E F - J...

  • 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. Once you power up your portable generator, you will manually turn on each switch and that generator energy is transferred as electrical power and goes through the house circuits you have previously chosen.

  • 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. Specifications For use with Maximum 125/250V Combined Number of Number...

  • 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 INSTALLATIONS Interior Installation Garage Installation 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. 1/6 Horsepower 2.

  • Page 6: Hard-Wire Installation

    6. Re-attach cover to EmerGen Switch. 7. Attach cover plate over hole left by flanged inlet. RAIN-TIGHT POWER INLET BOX PERMANENT INSTALLED WIRING CONNECTICUT ELECTRIC GREEN REMOVE FLANGED BLUE INLET BLUE...

  • Page 7: Outdoor Installation

    OUTDOOR INSTALLATION Your EmerGen Switch HR series manual transfer switch can be installed outdoors only when fitted with the RP6 or RP10 raintight door and hood. Follow the following steps to convert your Emer- Gen Switch HR for an outdoor installation. 1.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Determine where you want your EmerGen Switch located, either to the left or right of the load center. Make sure that there is plenty of room to properly connect the conduit whip. 2. TURN OFF POWER. The main circuit breaker in your load center (typically located at the top) should be switched to the OFF position.

  • Page 9: Wiring The Emergen Switch To The Load

    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 10: 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 6-5001HR &...

  • Page 11: 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 and tighten securely.

  • Page 12: 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. 2. When testing and/or switching to generator power after a power outage, ensure all switches are in the “LINE”...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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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Emergen switch 6-7501hrEmergen switch 10-7501hr

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