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I. Finishing Up
According to your individual installation requirements, after you have completed all the steps necessary leading up to this point, complete
the system installation by doing the following:
1.
Turn on all of the circuit breakers in your load center.
2.
Turn on the main breaker.
3.
Position all switches on the transfer switch to the LINE position.
4.
IMPORTANT!
In order to insure that all wiring connections have been properly completed and that your system functions properly under
generator power, it is important to test each circuit before turning on any devices or appliances connected to that circuit. Correct voltage
output can and should be checked with a voltage meter at any convenient electrical outlet on each branch circuit that is wired through the
transfer switch. This should be done under generator power with the appropriate circuit toggle switch in the “GEN” position. It’s best to
test 1 circuit at a time.
Generator and Transfer Switch Maintenance
You want your generator to be ready when you need it – so, it is important to maintain your generator according to your generator manual and
manufacturer’s suggested maintenance. We recommend that you run your generator’s power through the transfer switch periodically to
insure that everything is operating properly and that you are ready for the next power outage.
Operation of Transfer Switch
With your Reliance Controls transfer switch installed, it is not necessary to turn off any of your load center breakers when starting your
generator, even when utility power is fully functional. This is because the double throw break-before-make action of the transfer
switch toggle switches prevents feeding generator power to the utility and, conversely, prevents feeding utility power back to your
generator
.
A. Transferring from Utility Power to Generator Power in an Emergency
1.
Make sure that all switches on the Reliance Controls transfer switch are in the LINE position.
2.
Plug the male end of your power cord into the generator.
3.
Plug the female end of your power cord into the outdoor power inlet box.
4.
Start your generator outdoors and let it warm up, as instructed in your generator manual.
5.
Turn the toggle switches on your Reliance transfer switch to the GEN position one at a time.
If you have a Reliance transfer switch with watt meters, you can monitor the power that is being used by your generator.
B. Transferring back to Utility Power When the
Power Is Restored
1.
Move all switches on the Reliance Controls transfer switch back to
the LINE position.
2.
Turn off your generator.
3.
Unplug your power cord and store it.
AFCI and GFCI Circuit Breakers:
can be installed in this transfer switch, specific wiring methods are necessary.
Accessory wiring kits and neutral bars are available. Please contact us directly for more information on adding or connecting to
AFCI/GFCI type breakers.
