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Connecticut Electric EmerGen Switch 10-7501G2, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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EmerGen Switch

EmerGen Switch

®

®

 

        

Manual Transfer Switch 

OWNER’S MANUAL AND  

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

For Models 6-7501G2 & 10-7501G2 

Convertible Indoor / Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch 

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY 

BEFORE INSTALLING AND/OR OPERATING YOUR 

EmerGen Switch

EmerGen Switch

®

®

 

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 

Corporate Office: 

1819 W. 38th

 Street, Anderson, IN 4601

3

.  Phone 1 (800) 730-2557. Fax (765) 608-5036

 www.connecticut-electric.com 

Conforms to standards UL-1008 
and CSA C22.2 no. 178.2 and NEC 
Article 702. 

January 2020

 

Summary of Contents for EmerGen Switch 10-7501G2

Page 1: ...sfer Switch PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR OPERATING YOUR EmerGen Switch EmerGen Switch RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Corporate Office 1819 W 38th Street Anderson IN 46013 Phone 1 800 730 2557 Fax 765 608 5036 www connecticut electric com Conforms to standards UL 1008 and CSA C22 2 no 178 2 and NEC Article 702 January 2020 ...

Page 2: ...ian or qualified professional to install safe for a homeowner to operate and will work with 120 240V single phase AC generators factory equipped with NEMA type receptacles L14 20R or L14 30R Your EmerGen Switch cannot permit connection to both utility and generator power at the same time eliminating the possibility of back feeding Product Outline Specifications Page 3 Safety Information Installati...

Page 3: ...ttention Une mauvaise installation de ce commutateur de transfert pourrait causer des dommages ou des blessures par électrocution ou d incendie L installation doit être effectuée par un électricien agréé ou qualifié conformément aux codes électriques Inspection de l installation par l autorité de contrôle local est nécessaire Les dossiers d inspection doivent être conservés pour créances d assuran...

Page 4: ...the power cord set into your generator and into the power inlet box before starting the generator and always shut the generator down before detaching the power cord set 5 Do not overload your generator or its circuit breakers will trip Using the EmerGen Switch s built in watt meters you can balance the loads to avoid impeding your generator s performance INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1 Decide which cir...

Page 5: ...ater Heater 3500 0 TYPICAL INSTALLATION WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1 Most appliances and motors have current ratings noted directly on the units Light bulb wattages are noted on the bulb 2 Some electrical motors surge in power when first started Your EmerGen Switch has watt meters so you can monitor the flow of these start up surges without impeding your generator s performance 3 Load balance is obtaine...

Page 6: ...rcuit models 1 1 4 for the 10 circuit model 7 Insert the wires from the conduit through the knockout taking care not to nick or gouge the wires on the metal edge Slide the locknut over the loads and tighten securely onto the conduit fitting 8 Without over manipulating the flex conduit secure your EmerGen Switch to the wall with fasteners appropriate for the wall s construction If you are mounting ...

Page 7: ...nd both the red and black EmerGen Switch wires labeled A Using good workmanship route both of these wires close to the selected circuit breaker a The red EmerGen Switch A wire is trimmed stripped and installed into the circuit breaker securely tightening the breaker lug b The black EmerGen Switch A wire and the hot wire from the circuit breaker removed in step 1 are placed up the side of the load ...

Page 8: ...r will be used a Start by removing the two load wires from the selected circuit breaker b The red EmerGen Switch E wire is trimmed stripped and securely installed into one side of the 2 pole circuit breaker c The black EmerGen Switch E wire and one of the hot wires from the circuit breaker are placed up the side of the load center Insert both wires into a an approved connector and fasten together ...

Page 9: ...re appropriately Insert the wire into the hole in the ground bar and tighten securely NOTE If no separate Ground Bar exists connect the green wire to an unused position in the Neutral bar 3 Replace the load center cover All circuit breakers can now be turned on including the MAIN circuit breaker 4 All EGS switches should be in the Line position The Off position is generally not used 5 Fill out the...

Page 10: ...stall four conductor Hot Hot Neutral Ground permanent wiring between the junction box and power inlet box according to local code requirements Recommended wire size is 12GA for 20 amp generators and 10GA for 30 amp generators Caution Locate inlet box a minimum of 10 feet away from any opening in the building that would allow carbon monoxide to enter the premises Connect the EmerGen Switch input wi...

Page 11: ...y 10 minutes for your generator to warm up 5 At your EmerGen Switch move one circuit to the GEN position making a note of how much wattage is used on the watt meter While monitoring the load flip each circuit one at a time to the GEN position You do not need to go in order and you want to balance the loads so that both meters read approximately the same Attempt to balance the two meters to within ...

Page 12: ...or circuit breaker has tripped 2 Reset circuit breaker 3 Poor connection or defective cord set 3 Check and repair 4 Connected device is bad 4 Select a different load or appliance in good condition 5 Fault in generator 5 Contact a qualified professional Appliances do not operate after utility power is restored 1 Switches are in GEN or OFF position 1 Move switches to LINE position 2 Circuit breaker ...

Page 13: ...l or consequential damage of any kind whether based upon warranty contact or negligence and or arising in connection with the sale use installation or repair of this product Connecticut Electric s maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the contract price for the products claimed to be defective or unsuitable This warranty does not extend to any product manufactured by Connecticut Electric ...

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