Surge Protection (Optional MA23/24-S)
Surge Protection (Optional MA23/24-S)
To determine if your GenerLink
™
unit is equipped with surge protection,
check the product label on the collar of the device for the model number
MA23/24-S.
What are Surges?
A surge is a sudden, unpredictable, powerful increase in voltage that can
damage or destroy household appliances and electronic equipment. Surge
damage can happen all at once in cases of high voltage surges or over a period
of time when lower voltage surges are experienced consistently.
How to Protect Your Home and Appliances from Voltage Surges.
Surges can occur on power, cable TV, telephone and data lines. They are
caused by many sources: lightning, the switching of utility equipment on the
electric grid, electrical accidents, heavy motor or heavy loads from a nearby
industry or locally, by microwave ovens, laser printers and copiers, air
conditioner compressor motors and even lights being turned on and off.
■
GenerLink
™
with Surge Protection:
■
Protects household equipment including appliances and hard-wired systems
not protected by power strips. Plus, it provides enhanced protection for
household electronics.
■
Provides protection beyond typical point-of-use power strips and plug-ins.
■
Produces an audible alarm when the devices requires service.
■
Protects against spikes up to 100,000 amps on the electric system.
■
Provides a white goods warranty of $1,000/appliance and/or $10,000/house.
■
Is meter-based and will provide the first line of defense at your home’s
service entrance and for your wired appliances from voltage surges. (Refer
to the Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
To protect sensitive plugged-in appliances and equipment, you should combine
GenerLink
™
(with surge protection) with outlet-strip/ plug-in surge protectors.
Purchase high quality plug-in strips to protect sensitive equipment and
appliances such as your computer and audio/visual equipment. Always consult
your specific appliance owner’s manual before installing plug-in surge strips.
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WORKSHEET A
Generator Size:
(Watts)
Load
Start
X Run Watts = Load
Factor
Watts
X
=
X
=
X
=
X
=
X
=
X
=
60
X
=
100
X
=
150
X
=
Total:
B
C
D
E
Lights
Wattage
Number
F
G
The Connection Cord:
Connection cords are typically 20 to 60 feet long, with a maximum
recommended length of 60 feet for a 50-amp circuit. To determine the correct
cord length, follow these easy steps:
STEP 1.
Select a location for your generator when it is being used with
GenerLink
™
. Consult your generator manufacturers owner’s manual for
instructions on the acceptable placement of your generator.
STEP 2.
Measure the length of the cord you will need by calculating the
distance from the installed GenerLink
™
to your generator, including the
vertical distance from the electric meter to the ground.
The length of the power cord should always be as close as possible to the actual
measured distance from the electric meter in order to maximize your generator’s
power quality. Additionally, the power cord must be fully unrolled during use.
NOTE:
The GenerLok
™
power cord is the only power cord approved for use
with GenerLink
™
. The GenerLok
™
connector can only be used with
GenerLink
™
. It is not compatible for use with any other electric
appliance/device.
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GenerLink
™
Specifications and Technical Information
Physical:
Diameter:
6
¹�₂
in.
Depth:
5
¹�₄
in.
Weight w/o surge:
5
¹�₂
lbs
Weight with surge:
5
³�₄
lbs
Socket Style:
Ring or Ring-less, 200 Amp, 4 jaw
Electrical:
Source Compatibility:
200 Ampere Service or Less
Withstand Current:
14,000 Amperes rms symmetrical at .5 pf,
240 Volts, 60 Hz 6000 Amperes for 6 cycles
at .7 - .8 pf, 240 Volts, 60 Hz
Generator Input:
10kW Continuous
†
, 120/240 Volt
7.2kW Continuous for MA-23
Connection:
Proprietary GenerLok™ QuickConnect
Power Cord
Operational:
Transfer Type:
Break-Before-Make
Transfer Delay:
2-3 Seconds
Life Cycle:
300,000 Operations
Temperature Range:
-30°C to 60°C External Ambient
Features:
Generator Input Protection:
Generator Input Voltage
≥
200 Volts
Supplemental Overcurrent
≤
40 A
Utility Input Protection:
Utility Input Voltage
≥
180 Volts
Over-Temperature Trip
≥
105°C
Load Protection:
Integrated Whole-House Surge Protection
Model MA 23/24-S Only (Optional)
Type 1 - 75kA per phase
Status Indication:
Long-life LED indicators show utility power
availability and/or fault presence
Listings:
UL 1008M - Meter socket transfer switch
†
3 hours at 25°C/ 77°F ambient
*When protected by max 200 A circuit breaker in series with 100 A branch circuit breaker
