INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSFER SWITCHES

Reliance Controls ^® Manual Transfer Switches

Installation and Operating instructions

For All Models, Tools Needed for Installation:

• Electric Drill

• Screwdriver

• Hammer

• Wire Cutter and Stripper

• 4, 6, 8, or 10 Yellow Wire Connectors

• 4 Anchors and Screws

Key Components of Manual Transfer Switches

Convenience Outlet (if any) – Operates from first breaker and is energized whenever the generator is operating and connected to the transfer switch regardless of Circuit A switch position.

Circuit Breaker – Each circuit has a push-to-reset circuit breaker that is active when the Switch is in the GEN position. In the LINE position, each circuit is protected by the breaker in the load center. The circuits on the transfer switch must be connected to identically sized circuits in the house panel. 15 amp to 15 Amp, 20 amp to 20 Amp and so forth. 20 amp circuits in the house panel.

Wattmeters – Indicate the circuit loads, in watts, when the generator is supplying power. The left meter measures the load on circuits on the left and the right meter measures the load on circuits, on the right.

Preparing For Installation

• Be sure to have all tools listed above.
• Transfer switch can be installed on either the left or right side of your house electrical panel (also called load center). Hold the transfer switch up to the wall about 18" from the center of the load center to ensure adequate room. Remove the cover of the load center. CAUTION: All wires are live inside load center! MAIN circuit breakers should be turned off to ensure safety. Remember, all wires on "line" side of main are still hot.
• Locate and remove a knockout in the bottom of the load center near the center, if possible. Use a 3/4" (trade size) knockout for 15 amp models and use 1" knockout for larger amperage models.
• Insert all wires from transfer switch at end of flexible conduit through knockout and install connector securely.
• Anchor transfer switch to wall using the external feet. Do not over-bend flexible conduit.

Wiring the Transfer Switch to the Load Center

1. Determine which circuits you will want to use during an emergency (see wattage listing). Choose 6 circuits if you are installing a 6-circuit transfer switch, choose 10 circuits if installing a 10-circuit unit and so on. We suggest you wire the most critical circuits first, starting with "A".
2. Assuming you want to designate your Furnace as "A", turn the Furnace circuit breaker OFF and loosen the screw which secures this wire into the circuit breaker and remove wire.
3. On the transfer switch, find the Black and Red wires marked "A". Feed these two wires to the selected breaker (Furnace). Cut Red wire "A" to a convenient length, strip approximately 5/8", install in circuit breaker and retighten screw. Take Black lead "A", cut to convenient length to match up with wire removed from circuit breaker. Strip 5/8" and insert both wires into yellow wire connector. Twist on tightly, push wires back into side of box.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to wire remaining circuits.
5. To install the handle tie on the 240 volt circuits on the 6-, 8- or 10-circuit models, locate the Red and Black wires for the circuits with the handle tie. Turn off the 2-pole breaker in the load center and remove wires as above. Feed wires from handle-tied switches to the 2-pole breaker as above. Cut and strip 5/8". Insert red wires in breaker and tighten. Black wires connected as above.
6. If you have no 240-volt circuits in your load center, the double pole handle-tied circuits on the transfer switch are not needed. Turn the handle-tied switches to the GEN position. Loosen the two screws on the handle tie, remove the handle tie and discard. These circuits may now be used as 1-pole circuits as you select.
7. Once you have wired all circuits in the switch, only the White neutral wire and Green ground wire remain. Insert the White neutral wire into an unused hole in the neutral bar in the load center and tighten. Then insert the Green ground wire into an unused hole in the ground bar, if existing and tighten. If no ground bar exists, insert the Green wire into an unused hole in the neutral bar and tighten.
8. Replace the cover to the load center. Fill in the chart on the top of the transfer switch to describe your emergency circuits and related circuit numbers in the load center. Turn ON all breakers in the load center and turn all switches on the transfer switch to the LINE position. Installation is now complete.

Transferring from Utility Power to Generator Power

• Plug in the female connector of the Power Cord to the Power Inlet Box OR transfer switch. Be sure that all switches on the Transfer Switch are in the LINE or OFF position.
• Insert the male connector of the Power Cord into the outlet on the generator.
• Start the generator outdoors, following the procedures described in the generator’s owner’s manual furnished by the manufacturer.
• Select the circuits to be powered by the generator by moving the corresponding switches to the GEN position. Use only necessary household items when under generator power and alternate use of larger loads (furnace motors, well pumps, freezers, etc.).
• While in the GEN position, each circuit is limited by the main circuit breaker, to a maximum of the switch. If you have selected circuits that draw more than the total permitted by the main circuit breaker, it will be necessary to selectively turn off some of the loads on that circuit in order not to exceed the capacity of the main circuit breaker. Test your circuits by using the wattmeters or determine wattage from that shown on each appliance. Make a note of any excessive loads which must be removed from a given circuit during generator operation.

Transferring from Generator Power to Utility Power

1. Return all switches (A-B-C-D etc.) to the LINE position.
2. Follow the procedures in the generator’s owner’s manual to turn off the generator.
3. Unplug the Power Cord, return the generator to storage.