Generac Power Systems 006852, Owner'S Manual

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Homelink Upgradeable Manual Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..................................................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ...................................2
Section 2: General Information
Unpacking .....................................................................3
Equipment Description ................................................3
Transfer Switch Mechanism ........................................3
Transfer Switch Data Decal .........................................3
Transfer Switch Enclosure ..........................................3
Power Inlet Box (if equipped) .....................................3
Safe Use of Transfer Switch .......................................4
Load Management Options .........................................4
Section 3: Installation
Mounting the Transfer Switch .....................................5
Mounting the Power Inlet Box .....................................5
Connecting Power Source and Load Lines ...............6
Connecting Front Panel Wiring ..................................6
Installing Branch Circuit Conductors –
USA Installations .........................................................6
Installing Branch Circuit Conductors –
Canadian Installations .................................................7
Installing Breakers .......................................................7
Breakers Listed for Use ...............................................7
Portable Generator Grounding Requirements ..........7
Automatic Upgrade Kit Installation ............................7
Section 4: Operation
Functional Tests ..........................................................9
Manual Operation .........................................................9
Transfer Mechanism Manual Operation ......................9
Close to Generator Source Side .................................9
Return to Utility Source Side .....................................10
Voltage Checks ..........................................................10
Utility Voltage Checks ...............................................10
Generator Voltage Checks ........................................10
Generator Tests Under Load ....................................10
Checking Electric Operation
(Portable Generator Only) .........................................10
Checking Automatic Operation
(Automatic HSB Generator Only) .............................11
Installation Summary .................................................11
Shutting Generator Down While Under Load ..........12
Section 5: Drawings and Diagrams
Installation Drawing No. 0K8843-A ...........................13
Interconnection Drawing No. 0K8845-A
(Manual Transfer Connections) ................................14
Interconnection Drawing No. 0K8844-C
(Automatic Transfer Connections) ...........................15