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1. Modei Maximum Total Number of Number of Number Combined Loads Circuits 15 Amp Circuits 20 Amp circuits 31250 VAC 750162 a0 Amps G 10750162 20 Amps 10 i e e al F MINHBREAKERS A A aa POWDER COATED STEEL PROTECT BRANCH amp 2 Is paar aa RB 4 ENCLOSURE WLL NOT RUST GEN MODE confi Side MOUNTING RAILS ALLOW EASY M ouen LAT SWITCHES PREVENT 7 POWER BACK FEED FACTORY INSTALLED RE BARS FOR ZAO CIRCUITS CAN BE REMOVED FOR 120V SINGLE POLE BUILTIN WATT METERS CIRCUNS o pee 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 2 A licensed electrician or qualified professional must install this EmerGen Switch according to local code 3 WARNING 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 ATTENTION Ouvrir L interrupteur principal ou le disjoncteur dans le panneau de distribution avant l installation ou l entretien GENERATOR 1 The portable generator used with your EmerGen Switch must be operated outside of any building 2 This product is suita2. on ie Caution Locate inlet box a minimum of 10 feet away from any opening in the building that would allow carbon monoxide to enter the premises Connect the EmerGen Switch input wires to your permanent wiring as follows 1 EGS blue 1 to red hot 2 EGS blue 2 to black hot 3 EGS white to white neutral 4 EGS green to ground Use an appropriate wire connectors to make the connections Check your local electrical codes for grounding and bonding requirements for the junction box 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 Keep the EGS circuit breakers set in the ON position at all times 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 circult 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 remote power inlet box push it in and turn clockwise to lock 4 Move your generator outdoors before starting it up Check to
3. 5 snow aan J ern caro z After removing 5 8 of the insulation from the black EmerGen Switch A wire insert both wires into an approved wire connector and fasten together Push the wires back into the wiring compartment of the load center neurau ann 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 7501G2 Circuits C amp D Model 10 7501 Circuits D amp I 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 amp of model 10 7501G2 and a 2 pole 20A well pump circuit in the load center will be used a Start by removing the two load wires from the selected circuit breaker b The red EmerGen Switch E wire is trimmed stripped and securely installed into one side of the 2 pole circuit breaker
4. Connecticut Electric Quality Electrical Products Since 1906 EmerGen Switch Manual Transfer Switch OWNER S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Models 6 7501G2 amp 10 7501G2 Convertible Indoor Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch Conforms to standards UL 1008 ARTY ara csa 0222 no 178 2 ana nec Article 702 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR OPERATING YOUR EmerGen Switch RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE J 730 2557 Fax 765 6065036 1 00 730 2557 Fax 765 608 5030 1 B00 472 3818 Fox 253 471 9540 December 2009 Your new EmerGen Switch EGS 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 homeowner to operate and will work with 120 240V single phase AC generators factory equipped with NEMA type receptacles L14 20R or L14 30R Your EmerGen Switch cannot permit connection to both utility and generator po
5. 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 an approved connector and fasten together Push the wires back into the wiring Compartment of the load center d The red EmerGen Switch J wire is trimmed stripped and securely installed into the remaining side of the 2 pole circuit breaker e 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 an approved wire connector and fasten together Push the wires back into the wiring compartment of the load center En i 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 in the neutral bar 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 in the ground bar and ti
6. the load center 1 trade size for the 6 circuit models 1 1 4 for the 10 circuit model 6 Trim the supplied conduit to the desired length and slide over the EmerGen Switch wires Attach to the fitting on the EmerGen Switch Slide the supplied fitting over the wires and attach to the conduit Eb Bbw 7 Insert the wires from the conduit through the knockout taking care not to nick or gouge the wires on the metal edge Slide the locknut over the loads and tighten securely onto the conduit fitting 8 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 Flush Install Instructions 6 FLUSH INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS Requires Flush Cover Kit FC 657 six circuit or FC 1075 10 circuit 1 To install the EGS flush on an interior wall the door hood and latches must be removed fram the EmerGen Switch Attach the small L brackets included with the FC kit to the EGS with the provided screws P pepe 2 Mark out the location of the EmerGen Switch and cut out the wallboard using a razor knife and drywall saw Be careful to avoid cutting into pipes or electrical wires Cut out an area only lar
7. Connecticut Electric If you require assistance contact out Customer Help Line at 800 472 3819 Ext 116 Connecticut Electric Quality Electrical Products Since 1906
8. ble only for use with a generator with floating neutral 3 Warning Follow generator manufacturer s instructions for removing bond between generator neutral and frame Attention Respecter les instructions du fabricant de la generatrice pour retirer la connexion entre le neuter de la generatrice et le bati 4 Always plug the power cord set into your generator and into the power inlet box before starting the generator and always shut the generator down before detaching the power cord set 5 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 or 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 on the 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 fo
9. eaker has tripped 2 Poor connection or defective cord set 3 Connected device is bad Ja Fault in generator Soiution T Reset circuit breaker 2 Check and repair 3 Select a different load or appliance in good condition 4 Contact a qualified professional Generator runs good but bogs down when loads are connected Short circuit in connected load 12 Generator is overloaded T Disconnect shorted electrical load 2 Review load power requirements and rearrange ISwitches not working with gen power 1 Switches are in OFF or LINE position 2 Generator circuit breaker has tripped 3 Poor connection or defective cord set 4 Connected device is bad 5 Fault in generator T Move switches to GEN position 2 Reset circuit breaker 3 Check and repair 4 Select a different load or appliance in good condition 5 Contact a qualified professional Appliances do not loperate after utility power is restored fi Switches are in GEN or OFF position 2 Circuit breaker tripped T Move switches to LINE position 2 Reset circuit breaker Only some loads work on generator power T Circuit breaker tripped 2 Switch on generator in 120V position 3 Poor connection or defective cord set T Reset circuit breaker 2 Move generator switch to 120 240V position 3 Check and repair IGFCI breaker on generator trips when connected to sw
10. ge enough for the EGS to pass through If necessary bore a hole through the wall stud for the rere conduit to pass through to the load center re 3 Secure the EGS unit to the outside wall using wood ep screws It may be necessary to insert a sheet of ply 4 Using the provided machine screws attach the Flush Cover trim plate for a finished look wood behind the EGS to bring it forward The face of the EGS should extend 1 16 beyond the interior wall surface a SE WIRING THE EMERGEN SWITCH TO THE LOAD CENTER 1 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 circuit 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
11. ghten 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 EGS 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 Place this label on or near your EmerGen Switch for easy reference EmerGen Switch EGS CiuiNo Ciut Ciut atLoad Center Description aa Freezer E3 Roc Room Ugh 2A Bam Pump EN LE TS TE Fumase Fan 10 WIRING THE EMERGEN SWITCH TO THE GENERATOR Wiring the generator to the EmerGen Switch will require the use of an outdoor Power Inlet box an electrical junction box and some permanent wiring Mount an electrical junction box six 6 inches below the transfer switch Route the EGS input wires through 1 2 Type B conduit and into the junction box Use an appropriate 1 2 fitting to secure the conduit to the junction box Install four conductor Hot Hot Neutral Ground permanent wiring between the junction box and power inlet box according to local code requirements Recommended wire size is 12GA for 20 amp generators and 10GA for 30 amp generators
12. irements equally on the left and right sides of the EmerGen Switch Example place the refrigerator on circuit A and the freezer on circuit F Attempt to balance loads to within 1000W on each side INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Determine where you want your EmerGen Switch located either to the left or right of the load center If the EmerGen Switch is to be located to the right of the load center you will need to relocate the wire bundle out the left side The EGS is factory assembled with the wire bundle exiting right 2 To relocate the wire bundle open the front Cover by removing the four screws Knock out the appropriate knockout on the left side Re move conduit fitting and carefully remove wire bundle and route through the jam nut and through the hole on the left side Slide conduit fitting over leads and secure with jam nut 3 Cover open hole with supplied gasket and cover plate as 4 TURN OFF POWER The main circuit breaker or service disconnect to 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 Advertissement Ouvrir L interrupteur principal ou le disjoncteur dans le panneau de distribution avant l installation ou l entretien 5 Identify the appropriate knockout to remove in
13. itch FL Neutral Ground bond in generator T The EGS will not function with a GFCI protected generator output 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 lwarranty shall apply only to defects appearing within one year of the original date of purchase Detective products are to be returned to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund Connecticut Electric will not be liable for any loss damage incidental or consequential Jdamage 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 lwhich 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
14. r 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 GFCI or AFCI protected while it is powered by the generato TYPICAL INSTALLATION Running StartUp lappliance wattage wattage Furnace Fan as or al TE Horsepower w EJ 776 Horsepower EJ 750 TA Horsepower cg Too Ta Horsepower 700 TO T2 Horsepower 5 2350 Wel Pump TA Horsepower 755 T T2 Horsepower 70002100 Sump Pump 77 Horsepower w T T2 Horsepower EE Tgh Bulbs incandescent as marred 0 Reriogerator or Freezer Ho 200 Garage Door Opener 77 Horsepower EJ T 77 Horsepower 75 ro Microwave Oven 600 wall 600 300 sion EJ T Cae Maker typical HET T Dehumiati EI w Porabie Heater To 1505 0 Water Heater EU T WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1 Most appliances and motors have current ratings noted directly on the units Light bulb wattages are noted on the bulb Some electrical motors surge in power when first started Your EmerGen Switch has watt meters so you can monitor the flow of these start up surges without impeding your generator s performance Load balance is obtained by the pre determination of chosen circuits Try to distribute loads with similar wattage requ
15. see that fluids and fuel are adequate and start your generator according to the manufacturer s instructions Allow approximately 10 minutes for your generater 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 the 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 6 Test generation and transfer switch regularly to ensure proper operation 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 Trouble Shooting Problem Gen running but no output available Cause T Generator circuit br
16. wer at the same time eliminating the possibility of back feeding Table of Contents Product Outline Specifications Page 3 Safety Information Page 4 Installation Preparation Wattage Requirements Page 5 Installation Instructions Page 6 Flush Install Instructions Page 7 Wiring your EmerGen Switch to your Load Center Page 8 Wiring 240V circuits Page 9 Completing the Installation Page 10 Wiring the EmerGen Switch to your Generator 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 Inspection of the installation by the local inspection authority is required Inspection records should be kept for insurance claims Attention Une mauvaise installation de ce commutateur de transfert pourrait causer des dommages ou des blessures par lectrocution ou d incendie L installation doit tre effectu e par un lectricien agr ou qualifi conform ment aux codes lectriques Inspection de l installation par l autorit de contr le local est n cessaire Les dossiers d inspection doivent tre conserv s pour cr ances d assurance Specifications
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