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1. 7 e B oo 5 Insert the wires from the flex conduit up through the knockout taking care not to nick or gouge the wires on the metal edge Tighten the locknut securely onto the load center The wires can hang freely 3 Identify the appropriate knockout to remove 1 trade size for the 6 circuit models 1 1 4 for the 10 circuit model 4 Trim the conduit to the desired length and slide over the EmerGen Switch wires Attach to the 90 degree fitting at the EmerGen Switch Slide the supplied fitting over the wires and attach to the free end of the conduit 6 Without over manipulating the flex conduit secure your EmerGen Switch to the wall with fasteners appropriate for the wall s construction If you are mounting this unit flush in the wall follow instructions included with the Flush Cover Kit WIRING THE EMERGEN SWITCH TO THE LOAD CENTER I From your plan locate the circuit breaker that is to be connected to the EmerGen Switch circuit A We will use the refrigerator circuit for this example Turn that c2. Connecticut xx Electric Quality Electrical Products Since 1906 EmerGen Switch Manual Transfer Switch OWNER S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Models 6 5001HR 6 7501HR 10 7501HR Convertible Indoor Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch Suitable for Hard Wire installations KOORO OD ao LISTED PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR OPERATING YOUR EmerGen Switch RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Corporate Office 100 West 11th Street Anderson IN 46016 Phone 1 800 730 2557 Fax 765 608 5036 Engineering amp Distribution 596 Broadway Anderson IN 46012 Phone 1 800 730 2557 Fax 765 608 5030 West Coast Distribution 5508 128th Street East Puyallup WA 98373 Phone 1 800 472 3819 Fax 253 471 9540 Your new EmerGen Switch will provide you with a way to safely utilize your generator power through your existing electrical wiring during a power outage You ll install your switch next to your home s electrical panel load center and then you ll connect circuit breaker wires to the transfer switch s circuits Once you power up your portable generator you will manually turn on each switch and that generator energy is transferred as electrical power and goes through the house circuits you have previously chosen Your EmerGen Switch is easy for a licensed electrician or qualified professional to install safe for a hom
3. LOCKING FLANGED INLET FULL ENCLOSED WIRING COMPARTMENT ALLOWS HARD WIRE INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION 1 The National Electrical Code states the connection of a generator to any electrical circuit normally powered by an electrical utility must be by means of an approved transfer switch so as to Isolate the electrical circuit from the utility system when the generator is operating Your EmerGen Switch is approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to accomplish the isolation this code is requiring 2 A licensed electrician or qualified professional must install this EmerGen Switch according to local code 3 To reduce the risk of electrical shock the MAIN circuit breaker in the load center must be in the OFF position during the course of installation GENERATOR 1 The portable generator used with your EmerGen Switch must be operated outside of any building 2 Always plug the power cord set into your generator and into the EmerGen Switch before starting the generator and always shut the generator down before detaching the power cord set 3 Do not overload your generator or its circuit breakers will trip Using the EmerGen Switch s built in watt meters you can balance the loads to avoid impeding your generator s performance INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1 Decide which circuits will be powered by the generator during a power outage The recommended circuits include the fireplace fan or furnace fan gas o
4. Gen Switch EGS Circuit No Circuit Circuit at Load Center Description BA Freezer 5B Rec Room Lights 2A Barn Pump 3A 4B Lights Furnace Fan 11 OPERATION TEST PROCEDURE 1 Switch positions should remain in the LINE position under normal utility power The OFF position is generally not used The GEN positions are used when utilizing your generator power source 2 When testing and or switching to generator power after a power outage ensure all switches are in the LINE position There is no need to turn off any load center circuit breakers including the MAIN circuit breaker 3 Plug your power cord set into your generator by aligning the male prongs with the female terminals of your generator s receptacle push the connector in and twist clockwise to lock Align the female socket of the cord set into your EmerGen Switch or remote power inlet box push it in and turn clockwise to lock 4 Move your generator outdoors before starting it up Check to see that fluids and fuel are adequate and start your generator according to the manufacturer s instructions Allow approximately 10 minutes for your generator to warm up 5 At your EmerGen Switch move one circuit to the GEN position making a note of how much wattage is used on the watt meter While monitoring the load flip each circuit one at a time to the GEN position You do not need to go in order and you want to balance th
5. INE LINE GEN GEN i LO Q m Comection Berini INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Determine where you want your EmerGen Switch located either to the left or right of the load center es o Make sure that there is Bs Zz plenty of room to properly i connect the conduit whip S Bo e O a 5 o SI HLL 1M P 0 o do oo el 2 TURN OFF POWER The main circuit breaker in your load center typically located at the top should be switched to the OFF position CAUTION THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE WIRES ON THE LINE SIDE OF THE MAIN BREAKER THEY WILL REMAIN LIVE Remove the cover of the load center Load Center EmerGen Switch IFES
6. RANSFER SWITCH 2 2 2 2 o 2 2 Zs 2 H A PD BLACK A Fh NEUTRAL BAR 10 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION 1 When the preceding steps have been completed for all desired circuits the EmerGen Switch white neutral wire needs to be installed a Select any unused hole on the neutral bar in the load center b Cut and strip the wire appropriately Insert the wire into the hole and tighten securely 2 The EmerGen Switch green ground wire needs to be installed into an unused hole in the ground bar in the load center a Select an unused hole in the ground bar in the load center b Cut and strip the wire appropriately Insert the wire into the hole and tighten securely NOTE If no separate Ground Bar exists connect the green wire to an unused position in the Neutral bar 3 Replace the load center cover All circuit breakers can now be turned on including the MAIN circuit breaker 4 All EmerGen switches should be in the Line position The Off position is generally not used 5 Fill out the chart supplied with your EmerGen Switch describing each emergency circuit and corresponding circuit breaker Please this label on or near your EmerGen Switch for easy reference Emer
7. e in OFF or LINE 1 Move switches to GEN working with position position generator power 2 Generator circuit breaker 2 Reset circuit breaker has tripped 3 Poor connection or 3 Check and repair defective cord set 4 Connected device is bad 4 Select a different load or appliance that is in good condition 5 Fault in generator 5 Contact a qualified professional Appliances do not 1 Switches are in GEN or OFF 1 Move switches to LINE operate after utility position position power is restored 2 Circuit breaker tripped 2 Reset circuit breaker Only some loads 1 Circuit breaker tripped 1 Reset circuit breaker work on generator power 2 Poor connection or 2 Check and repair defective cord set GFCI breaker on 1 Neutral Ground bond in 1 Contact Honda dealer for Honda generator generator alteration trips when connected to switch Product Warranty Every EmerGen Switch is guaranteed against mechanical or electrical failure due to manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase Connecticut Electric warrants to the purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will be of the kind and quality designated This warranty shall apply only to defects appearing within one year of the original date of purchase Defective products are to be returned to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund Connecticut Electric will not be l
8. e loads so that both meters read approximately the same Attempt to balance the two meters to within 1000W of each other Do not switch on more loads than your generator can Supply Note Wattage must not exceed the maximum printed on the meters LOAD MANAGEMENT 1 All circuits can be used simultaneously if your generator has sufficient wattage capacity If an electrical load on the EmerGen Switch is exceeded by its Capacity the mini breaker may trip To Reset a Eliminate the overload condition b Move the rocker switch with the tripped breaker to the OFF position c Reset the breaker by switching it to the OFF position and then to the ON position d Move the switch back to the GEN position It should now operate properly If it does not you may need to contact an electrician or qualified professional 12 Trouble Shootine Generator is running 1 Generator circuit breaker 1 Reset circuit breaker but no AC output Is has tripped available 2 Poor connection or 2 Check and repair defective cord set 3 Connected device is bad 3 Select a different load or appliance that is in good condition 4 Fault in generator 4 Contact a qualified professional Generator runs good 1 Short circuit ina 1 Disconnect shorted electrical but bogs down when connected load load loads are connected 2 Generator is overloaded 2 Review load power requirements and rearrange Switches are not 1 Switches ar
9. eowner to operate and will work with 120 240V single phase AC generators factory equipped with NEMA type receptacles L14 20R or L14 30R depending on the size EmerGen Switch you have chosen Your EmerGen Switch cannot permit connection to both utility and generator power at the same time Table of Contents Product Outline Specifications Page 3 Safety Information Page 4 Installation Preparation Wattage Requirements Page 5 Hard wire Installation Page 6 Outdoor Installation Page Installation Instructions Page 8 Wiring the EmerGen Switch to the Load Page 9 Center Installing 240 volt 2 pole circuits Page 10 Completing the Installation Page 11 Operation Test Procedure Page 12 Load Management Trouble Shooting Page 13 Product Warranty Page 14 Warning Improper installation of this transfer switch could cause damage or personal injury by electrocution or fire Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician or qualified professional in accordance with applicable electrical codes Specifications For use with Maximum 125 250V Combined Number of Number Model Generator Loads at Total 15amp jof20amp Power Number Receptacle 250VAC Circuits circuits circuits Inlet 0 7501HR 10 GEN GEN g LINE LINE GEN GEN NDIMDUAL BRANCH c Se CIRCUIT BREAKERS LINE LINE GEN C INE DOUBLE THROW SWITCHES PREVENT POWER BACK FEED SIDE MOUNTING RAILS ALLOW EASY INSTALLATION BUILT IN WATT METERS
10. iable for any loss damage incidental or consequential damage of any kind whether based upon warranty contact or negligence and or arising in connection with the sale use installation or repair of this product Connecticut Electric s maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the contract price for the products claimed to be defective or unsuitable This warranty does not extend to any product manufactured by Connecticut Electric which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or use in violation of instructions furnished This warranty does not extend to or apply to any unit which has been repaired or altered either to the product or to the components manufactured by any other supplier other than Connecticut Electric 14
11. inlet wire to blue wire b black power inlet wire to other blue wire c white power inlet wire to white wire d green power inlet wire to green wire Re attach cover to EmerGen O Switch Attach cover plate over hole left by flanged inlet O O RAIN TIGHT POWER INLET BOX AN PERMANENT INSTALLED WIRING O CONNECTICUT ELECTRIC REMOVE FLANGED INLET OUTDOOR INSTALLATION Your EmerGen Switch HR series manual transfer switch can be installed outdoors only when fitted with the RP6 or RP10 raintight door and hood Follow the following steps to convert your Emer Gen Switch HR for an outdoor installation 1 THE EMERGEN SWITCH HR MUST BE HARD WIRED FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION See Hard wire Installation Instructions 2 Attach rain tight door and hood and door latch s as shown below Ensure that all holes in the EmerGen Switch HR are filled with a screw to prevent water from entering chassis q 0 L
12. ircuit breaker to the OFF position Loosen the lug securing the wire and remove the wire WARNING Transfer switch circuits with 20 amp breakers must be installed to circuits using 20 amp circuit breakers in your load center Transfer switch circuits with 15 amp breakers can be installed on either 15 or 20 amp circuit breakers in the load center DO NOT INSTALL ANY TRANSFER SWITCH CIRCUIT ON BRANCH CIRCUITS GREATER THAN 20 AMPS 2 Find both the red and black EmerGen Switch wires labeled A Using good workmanship route both of these wires close to the selected circuit breaker HOME LOAD CENETR a The red EmerGen Switch A wire is trimmed E a stripped and installed into Se lt the circuit breaker x securely tightening the breaker lug Ot TAIN za b The black EmerGen 7 a a Switch A wire and the D cE hot wire from the circ
13. ome electrical motors Surge In power when first started Your See ee ea Well Pump Baa aa meruen be C as Wa meters SO you can monitor the flow of these Start up surges without impeding Sump Pump your gernerrattor s performance 1 3 Horsepower 3 Load balance is obtained by the Light Bulbs incandescent as marked 0 pre determination of chosen circuits Try to distribute loads with similar Garage Door Opener wattage requirements equally on the left and right sides of the EmerGen ee witch Example place the Television o refrigerator on circuit A and the Coffe Maker typical 1750 0 freezer on circuit F Attempt to 800 balance loads to within 1000W on Portable Heater 1000 1500 9 each side Water Heater 3500 0 HARD WIRE INSTALLATION Your EmerGen Switch has a factory installed generator power inlet You can hard wire your EmerGen Switch to a remote rain tight power inlet box This procedure is required for outdoor installation 1 2i a Remove the four screws securing the wiring compartment cover Remove the four wires from the attached flanged inlet Remove the flanged inlet from the cover by removing the three screws that secure it Remove a knockout in the EmerGen Switch wiring compartment and insert wire from remote power inlet box using an appropriate wire clamp Connect the four incoming wires from the remote rain tight power inlet box as follows a red power
14. pump circuit in the load center will be used a The red EmerGen Switch E wire is trimmed stripped and securely installed into one side of the 2 pole circuit breaker b The black EmerGen Switch E wire and one of the hot wires from the circuit breaker are placed up the side of the load center Insert both wires into a yellow wire connector and twist tightly Push the wires back into the wiring compartment of the load center c The red EmerGen Switch J wire is trimmed stripped and securely installed into the remaining side of the 2 pole circuit breaker d The black EmerGen Switch J wire and the remaining hot wire from the circuit breaker are placed up the side of the load center Insert both wires into a yellow wire connector and twist tightly Push the wires back into the wiring compartment of the load center HOME LOAD CENETR Fs Dy CH Su TO REFRIGERATOR gt Z TO WELL PUMP memme TO WELL PUMP mumm S S SOSO amp D RED RED BLACK BLACK GREEN GROUND BAR TO T
15. r fuel only sump pump refrigerator freezer one lighting or kitchen appliance circuit and perhaps one lighting circuit elsewhere Most well pumps are 240V or any other 240V appliance will utilize two EmerGen Switch circuits C amp D on the 6 circuit models or D amp I or E amp J onthe 10 circuit models NOTE ONLY 15A AND 20A CIRCUITS CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE EMERGEN SWITCH 2 Identify the load center circuits you ve determined are 15 amps or less Designate each EmerGen Switch circuit that will be used Identify the load center circuits that are 20 amps Designate these circuits for use on the 20 amp EmerGen Switch circuits ANY CIRCUITS GREATER THAN 20A CANNOT BE CONNECTED Note If a circuit you have selected is a GFCI or AFCI circuit breaker it will not be a GFCI or AFCI circuit while it is powered by the generator TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS Interior Installation Garage Installation SS MAIN LOAD A EMERGEN CENTER SWITCH RAIN TIGHT EEREN POWER INLET BOX RT 20 20 AMP RT 30 aE Ce ata ere E INSTALLED z D WIRING i WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS bonnaroo Wage Start Up 1 Most appliances and motors have Appliance Wattage Wattage current ratings noted directly on the ee units Light bulb wattages are noted OO 1 4Horsepower 600 1000 2 S
16. uit i SI ge J breaker removed in step 2 um 1 are placed up the side pa of the load center PA d 2 together g c After removing 5 8 of the 4 insulation from the black 2 EmerGen Switch A wire insert both wires into a 2 yellow wire connector 2 a Je 2 Twist the connector a tightly and push the wires gt i s f back into the wiring 4 i 2 compartment of the load o RED A RED E 2 center BLACK A RED J i z BLACK E 2 WHITE BLACK J f NEUTRAL BAR SPEEN GROUND Me TO TRANSFER SWITCH gt 3 Repeat step 2 for each 120 volt circuit See the following section for the installation of 240 volt circuits INSTALLING 240 VOLT 2 POLE CIRCUITS EmerGen Switch products provide circuits for the connection of 240 volt appliances that are connected to 2 pole branch circuit breakers in your load center These EmerGen Switch circuits for 240 volt operation have a handle tie installed that ties two circuit selector switches together in the following positions Models 6 5001HR amp 6 7501HR Circuits C amp D Model 10 7501HR Circuits D amp Il Circuits E amp J If you do not wish to use the designated circuits as 2 pole circuits simply remove the handle tie by removing the two screws For the purpose of this example circuits E amp J of model 10 7501HR and a 2 pole 20A well
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