User manual GE 200 AMP AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

[. . . ] Thank you for your purchase of this Briggs & Stratton® Power Products automatic transfer switch. This product is designed for use with specific home standby generators and may not function with generators produced by other manufacturers. seek a qualified electrical professional to determine applicability of this equipment to generators manufactured by others. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your power management system will provide many years of dependable service. [. . . ] A separate disconnect and associated wiring are not required when installed per applicable federal, state and local codes, standards and regulations. Major components of the transfer switch are a 2 pole utility disconnect circuit breaker, a 2 pole generator disconnect circuit breaker, a 2 pole double throw transfer switch, control circuit board, fused utility terminals and interconnecting wiring. The control board also has two inputs for current transformers that sense generator current. These components are housed in a NEMA 3R enclosure that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. The control board also contains red and green LED's indicating the power sources available and two relay operated contacts that provide supervisory control of external loads. To help you make informed choices and communicate effectively with your installation contractor(s), Read and understand Owner Orientation before contracting or starting your equipment installation. To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which you purchased your equipment, your dealer, or your utility power provider. The illustrations provided are for typical circumstances and are meant to familiarize you with the installation options available with your system. Local codes, appearance, and distances are the factors that must be considered when negotiating with an installation professional. As the distance from the existing electrical service increases, compensation in wiring materials must be allowed for. This is necessary to comply with local codes and overcome electrical voltage drops. These factors will have a direct effect on the overall price of your equipment installation. NOTE: Your installer must check local codes AND obtain permits before installing the system. Delivery Inspection After opening the carton, carefully inspect the transfer switch components for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. IMPORTANT: If loss or damage is noted at time of delivery, have the person(s) making delivery note all damage on the freight bill and affix his signature under the consignor's memo of loss or damage. if loss or damage is noted after delivery , contact the carrier for claim procedures. NEVERinstalltheswitchwhereanycorrosive substance might drip onto the enclosure. It is best if the transfer switch is mounted near the utility meter, either inside or outside. Discuss layout suggestions/ changes with the owner before beginning the system installation process. All wiring must be the proper size, properly supported and protected by conduit. All wiring should be done per applicable federal, state and local codes, standards and regulations. obey wire type and torque specifications printed on the terminal blocks and neutral/ground connector. [. . . ] Instruct the owner to mail the white copy to: Warranty Registration P. Automatic transfer switch does not transfer to generator Automatic transfer switch does not transfer to utility Generator is still running after switch transfers to utility power 1. ) are operating improperly when generator is supplying power Generator is still running after utility power is restored Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. [. . . ]