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8 Circuits Generator Interlock Kit: THQLLX8CU
General
To comply with the National Electrical Code and
Underwriters Laboratories, the Generator Interlock kit
must be installed in accordance with the information
contained in this instruction manual and by a qualified
electrical contractor and/or licensed electrician.
Introduction
This bulletin provides instructions for installing the
interlock and circuit breaker retainer on the 150-200A
rated 8 Circuits Interior GE Meter Socket Load Centers:
TSM815CSCU,
TSM820CSCU,
TSMF815CSCU,
and
TSMF820CSCU.
Installation
Step 1: Drill the Mounting Holes on Dead front
A drilling template is provided to ensure proper alignment
of the interlock
1.
Make sure that the four 0.5” knockouts below the 4-
pole main breaker have been removed.
2.
Insert the folds of the template in the knockouts
mentioned above and slide towards the 4-pole main
breaker outer surface until it ceases to slide further
(see Figure 1).
3.
Drill the pilot holes through the two identified holes in
the template using a 3/32” (0.093”) drill bit.
4.
Remove the drill template.
5.
Uninstall the dead front, and retain the mounting
screws.
6.
Re-drill the two pilot holes with ¼” (0.250”) drill bit.
7.
Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the holes
.
Figure 1: Mounting Hole Template
Step 2: Install the Retainer
1.
Uninstall and discard the existing main breaker
retainer, and retain the mounting screws.
2.
Install the 2-pole back-fed main breaker in the
position shown in Figure 2.
3.
Install the conductors into the 2-pole back-fed main
breaker. Check breaker for wire range and tightening
torque information.
4.
Install the retainer and secure using the nuts provided
in the kit (see Figure 1). Tighten to 35 lbs-in (4 N-m).
Figure 2: Main Breaker Retainer
4-Pole
Main Breaker
Back-fed
Main Breaker
Interior
Mounting
Screws
Retainer
4-Pole
Main Breaker
Back-fed
Main Breaker
Interior
Mounting
Screws
Retainer
DEH 41152 Generator Interlock Kit Installation Instructions R03
WARNING
: Hazard of electrical shock or burn
Turn off power supplying this equipment before working inside
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