Champion 100199, Operator'S Manual

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Model 100199
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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© 2015 Champion Power Equipment Part No. 101048 Rev. B
IDENTIFY/SELECT STANDBY
CIRCUITS
Identify the basic needs
It is very important to understand what items the home owner
wants powered by the HSB during a utility failure. The selection
of these items will indicate which circuits will be selected for
connection to the ATS so that they are powered by the HSB.
Unforeseen power outages can last from minutes to days, so
it is important to focus circuit selections on those that power
household items that are deemed essential and within the output
capability of the HSB
An authorized or certi fi ed dealer or electrician can come to your
home and measure the loads with a clamp-on AMP meter which
would provide accurate load demands for each circuit tested.
Once you have identi fi ed the customer needs, you can
properly size the HSB by referring to the sizing guide provided
by Champion, www.championpowerequipment.com or call
Champion 1-877-338-0999.
Circuits must be protected by the same size breaker. For
example, a 15 amp 120 volt circuit in the ATS will replace a 15
amp 120 volt circuit in the main utility distribution panel. When
tied together or backed up, the breakers must be the same size.
SURGE PROTECTION
!
CAUTION
Voltage fl uctuation may impair the proper functioning
of sensitive electronic equipment.
Electronic devices, including computers and many programmable
appliances use components that are designed to operate within a
narrow voltage range and may be affected by momentary voltage
fl uctuations. While there is no way to prevent voltage fl uctuations,
you can take steps to protect sensitive electronic equipment.
1. Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors
on the outlets feeding your sensitive equipment. Surge
suppressors come in single or multi-outlet styles. They’re
designed to protect against virtually all short-duration
voltage
fl uctuations.