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1. Mini breakers protect your circuits while in the generator mode Powder Coated Finish will not rust Locking Power Inlet accepts NEMA L1420 configurated cord caps Generator operated Convenience Outlet provides an accessible plug in nearby for tools or emergency lighting 6 5001 EmerGen Switch Maximum Watts Including Surges 5000 Watts 6 7501 EmerGen Switch 7500 Watts Built In Wattage Meters permit load balancing to avoid impeding the generator s performance and visually provides the amount of wattage being used Maximum Watts Including Surges Four 1 pole and one 2 pole circuits yield enough hot circuits to keep your home and family safe and comfortable Side Installation Bars allow an easy surface mount installation Double Throw Switch eliminates power backfeeding to the utility pole when power is restored Also eliminates utility power from entering the generator Tie Bar allows a 240V circuit on switches C amp D perfect for well pumps Pre Wired for the Do ItYourselfer or Electrical Contractor to simplify and speed up actual installation 10 7501 10 12K1 EmerGen Switch EmerGen Switch 7500 Watts 12 500 Watts Number of Circuits 4 Single Poles 1 Double Pole 4 Single Poles 1 Double Pole Number of Circuits Six Single Poles Two Double Poles Six Single Poles Two Double Poles M2. Pre Wired for the Do It Yourselfer or Electrical Contractor to simplify and speed up actual 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 UL which accomplishes the isolation this code is requiring 2 Your EmerGen Switch is for indoor use only 3 A licensed electrician or qualified professional must install this EmerGen Switch accord ing to local code Some areas require the use of a junction box Note that additional items will be needed for installation if a junction box is used conduit fittings wire nuts etc 4 To reduce the risk of electrical shock the MAIN circuit breaker in the load center must be OFF during the course of installation After installation it stays on even during power outages GENERATOR ie 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 your generator and always shut the generator down before detaching the power cord set 3 Do not overload your generator circuit breaker or it will trip Using the EmerGen Switch s built in wattage meters you can
3. breaker 13 All EmerGen Switches should be in the Line position The orr position is generally not used 14 Fill out the chart supplied with your EmerGen Switch describing each emergency circuit and corresponding circuit breaker Place this sticker on or near your EmerGen Switch for easy reference Faga Yie EGS Circuit No Circuit Circuit at Load Center Description A 2A freeze o ZB 56 Ree Room Lights Cc se u SEa e aT TERE 3 a E 4B Lights _F_ _ 08 _ Furnace fan EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual 9 OPERATION TEST PROCEDURE 1 Switch positions should remain in the LINE position under normal utility power OFF is generally not used GEN positions are used when connecting circuits to 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 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 Some connectors do not twist Align the female socket of the cord set into your EmerGen Switch push it in and turn clockwise to lock 4 Move your generator outdoors before starting it up Check to see fluids and fuel are adequate and start your generator following its instruction man
4. is overloaded 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 1 Switch is in GEN or OFF position 2 Load center circuit breaker tripped 1 EGS mini breaker tripped 2 Reset circuit breaker Check and repair Select a different load or appliance that is in good condition Contact a qualified professional Disconnect shorted electrical load Review monitoring the loads to rearrange Move switches to GEN Reset circuit breaker Check and repair Select a different load or appliance that is in good condition Contact a qualified professional Set switch to LINE position Reset circuit breaker in load center Reset EGS mini breaker Connecticut Electric amp Switch Mfg Co COPYRIGHT 2001
5. room to properly connect the flex A Na hot H wdi f conduit whip EEEE iai if 2 TURN OFF POWER Main circuit breaker should be switched to the OFF position 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 C EMERGENSWITCH i ooo Goon ae el Jj bt bo ba ba Laks i I Py eae ll E qi a i N J Ga JLaa REMOVE KNOCKOUT 3 Identify an appropriate knockout to remove 3 4 for the 6 circuit models and 1 for the 10 circuit models EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual Installation Instructions cont d or EMERGEN SWITCH TONDCPNTER al 777 2 e228 4 Insert the wires from the e ae BEBE flex conduit up through the knock SSSFARE out take care to not nick or gouge EPRE 4 the wires on the metal edge eee esl oe Liat i Tighten the locknut securely onto aes i the load center The wires can o hang freely ANN 5 Without over manipulating the flex conduit secure your EmerGen Switch to the wall with fasteners appropriate to the wall s construction 6 From your plan locate the circuit breaker that is to be connected to EmerGen Switch circuit A Turn that circuit breaker to its OFF position Loosen the lug securing the wire and remove the wire If the circuit you have chosen is a GFCI circuit breaker it will not be a GFCI circuit while it i
6. warranty is limited solely to the above and applies only for the period set forth Con necticut Electric will not be liable for any loss damage incidental or consequential dam ages 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 EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING Generator is running but no AC output is available Generator runs but bogs down when loads are connected Switches are not working with generator power Circuits do not operate after utility power is restored Only some loads work on generator power EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual 1 Generator circuit breaker has tripped 2 Poor connection or defective cord set 3 Connected device is bad 4 Fault in generator 1 Short circuit in a connected load 2 Generator
7. EmerGen Switch Manual Transfer Switch Manufactured by OWNER S MANUAL CONNECT QURELECTRIC amp INSTALLATION SWITCH MFG CO 1 800 730 2557 Ww N ST Fi U CTI O N S For Models 6 5001 6 7501 10 7501 amp 10 12K1 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR OPERATING YOUR EMERGEN Switcr RETAIN THIS MANUAL For Future REFERENCE C ongratulations on the purchase of your new E merG en S witch Your new EmerGen Switch will provide you with a way to safely utilize generator power through your existing electrical wiring during a power outage You will install your switch next to your home s electrical panel and then you will connect circuit breaker wires to the circuits within the transfer switch 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 profes sional to install safe for a homeowner to operate and will work with 120 240 Volt AC single phase generators factory equipped with a NEMA National Elec trical Manufacturer s Association type receptacle L14 20R L14 30R or Calif Style 50 Amp Twist Lock depending on the size EmerGen Switch you have chosen Your EmerGen Switch will not permit connection to both utility and generator power at the same time
8. aximum Combined Loads at 250VAC Max Load Per Circuit from Generator Max Load Per Circuit from Load Center 20 Amps 30 Amps Maximum Combined Loads at 250VAC 30 Amps 50 Amps Max Load Per Circuit from Generator 15 Amps A B C F G H 20 Amps D E 15 Amps A B C F G H 20 Amps D 1 E J Max Load Per Circuit 20 Amps A B C F G H 20 Amps A B C F G H from Load Center 20 Amps D 1 E J 20 Amps D 1 E J Mini breakers protect your circuits while in the generator mode Tie Bars allow two 20 Amp double pole circuits Locking Power Inlet accepts NEMA configurated cord caps Powder Coated Finish will not rust Generator operated Convenience Outlet provides an accessible plug in nearby for tools or emergency lighting EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual Six Single Poles and Two Double Poles yield enough hot circuits to keep your J EN f rel L EN i A EN m home and family safe and comfortable Side Installation Bars allow an easy surface mount installation Double Throw Switch eliminates power backfeeding to the utility pole when power is restored Also eliminates utility power from entering the generator Built In Wattage Meters permit load balancing to avoid impeding the generator s performance and visually provides the amount of wattage being used
9. balance the loads to avoid impeding your generator s performance INSTALLATION PREPARATION i 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 oil only sump pump refrigerator freezer one lighting or kitchen appliance circuit and perhaps one lighting circuit elsewhere Most well pumps are 240 volt or any other 240 volt appliance will utilize two EmerGen Switch circuits C amp D on the 6 circuit models and D amp or E amp J on the 10 circuit models 2 Plan ahead Identify the load center circuits you ve determined are less than 15 amps Designate each EmerGen Switch circuit that will be used The plan should also identify circuits that exceed 15 amps so that the two circuits to be used can be designated WARNING If a circuit you have selected is a GFCI circuit breaker it will NOT be a GFCI circuit while it is powered by the generator EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1 Most appliances and motors have current ratings noted directly on the units Light bulb wattages are noted on the bulbs 2 Some electric motors surge in power when first started Your EmerGen Switch has watt meters so that you can monitor the flow of these start up surges without impeding your generator s performance 3 Load balance is obtained by the pre determination of chosen circuits On the 6 circuit mod
10. els for instance use circuit A for your refrigerator and circuit E for your freezer Since both appliances have induction type motors they can be easily balanced on separate phases of the EmerGen Switch USE THIS GUIDELINE TO DETERMINE YOUR WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE WATTS 1 2 HP PUMP MOTOR 600 U 1 4 HP PUMP MOTOR 400 COFFEE MAKER 1000 Q FIREPLACE FAN 300 Q FREEZER 500 Q _ FURNACE FAN 700 Q GARAGE DOOR OPENER 600 U LIGHT CIRCUIT 300 L LIGHT CIRCUIT 300 L _ MICROWAVE OVEN 800 Q _ REFRIGERATOR 900 Ly TV SET 350 I WATER HEATER 3500 Q _ _ TOTAL WATTS TYPICAL INSTALLATION ALWAYS CHECK LOCAL CODES BEFORE INSTALLATION EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installer must be knowledgeable with residential wiring methods and subsequent electrical local codes Neither the manufacturer nor distributor accepts responsibility for accidents caused by misuse or incorrect installation i Determine where you want your EmerGen Switch located either to the left or the right of your load center The switch should be no more than a ee 18 from the center of your loadcen aeannn Wat LAL bd ba kd ter making sure there is plenty of 4 i p eos oo OY l aparar l Pag EE REET et ba ct ET A G a E a pone ai es ok i i tl f ily Let EN in
11. hipment from factory Connecticut Electric warrants to the Purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material or workmanship and will be of the kind and quality designated This warranty shall apply only to defects appearing within one year from the date of shipment by Connecticut Electric The liability of Connecticut Electric under this warranty or for any loss or damage to the equipment shall not in any case exceed the cost of correcting defects in the equipment and upon the expiration of the warranty period all such liability shall terminate Connecticut Electric warrants that at the time of shipment the products manufactured and sold shall be in conformity with applicable written specifications free from defects in mate rial and workmanship merchantable and suitable for a particular purpose provided such is implied by state law under the circumstances of this sale e Connecticut Electric agrees to repair or furnish a replacement for but not remove or install any product or component thereof which within one year from the date of shipment by Connecticut Electric shall upon test and exami nation by Connecticut Electric prove to be defective within the above war ranty e Buyer shall notify Connecticut Electric of any defect within this warranty no later than thirty 30 days after a defect is discovered e No product shall be accepted for return or replacement without authorization from Connecticut Electric This
12. s powered by the generator 7 Find both the red and the black EmerGen Switch wires labeled A Using good workmanship route both of these wires close to the selected circuit breaker Always cut and strip wires appropriately a The red EmerGen Switch A wire is trimmed stripped and installed into the y circuit breaker securely tightening the breaker lug b The black EmerGen Switch A wire and the Oo hot wire from the circuit breaker are placed aE up the side of load center together Kiaj eit C After removing 5 8 of the wire insulation Ra i insert both wires into a yellow wire nutand set them up neatly into the corner of the load center r PS LOADLENTER PANEL Note A 6 circuit 125 amp panel was used for illustration purposes only EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual Installation Instructions cont d 8 From your plan select the B circuit breaker and corresponding EmerGen Switch B wires keeping in mind that if the circuit is a GFCI circuit breaker it will not be a GFCI circuit while it is powered by the generator Turn that breaker to the OFF position and remove its wire by unscrewing the lug a The red EmerGen Switch B wire is trimmed stripped and installed into
13. the circuit breaker securely tightening the breaker lug b The black EmerGen Switch B wire and the hot wire from the circuit breaker are placed up the side of load center together C After removing 5 8 of the wire insulation insert both wires into a yellow wire nut and set them up neatly into the corner of the load center Always cut and strip wires appropriately ED WIRE W RED WIRE B TO DEVICES LOADCE Nyrer 7 PANEL WIRE HARNESS FROM EMERGENSWITCH Note A 6 circuit 125 amp panel was used for illustration purposes only EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual Installation Instructions cont d 9 These steps are continued for each desired circuit keeping in mind that if the circuit is a GFCI circuit breaker it will not be a GFCI circuit while it is powered by the generator In the event that a 240 volt 2 pole circuit will be used the same concept is used a The red EmerGen Switch C wire is trimmed stripped and securely installed into one side of the two pole circuit breaker b The black EmerGen Switch C wire and the hot wire from the circuit breaker are placed up the side of load center together Insert both wires into a yellow wire nut and set them up neatly into the corner of the load center G The red EmerGen Switch D wire is trimmed stripped and securely installed into the o
14. ther side of the two pole circuit breaker d The black EmerGen Switch D wire and the hot wire from the circuit breaker are placed up the side of load center together Insert both wires into a yellow wire nut and set them up neatly into the corner of the load center Note A 6 circuit 125 amp panel was used for illustration purposes only EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual 8 Installation Instructions cont d If two single poles are desired rather than a Paneer double pole simply remove the tie bar and wire yp the single circuits as in steps 7 8 F Note On 6 circuit models the double pole circuit is on C and D and On 10 circuit models the double pole circuits are D amp I and E amp J 10 When the above steps have been completed for all desired circuits the WHITE neutral wire needs to be installed a Select any unused hole in the neutral bar of the load center b Cut and strip the wire appropriately insert the wire into the hole and tighten securely Always cut and strip wires appropriately 11 The GREEN ground wire needs to be installed into an unused hole in the ground bar in the load center a Select any unused hole in the ground bar of the load center b Cut and strip the wire appropriately insert the wire into the hole and tighten securely 12 Replace the load center cover All circuit breakers can now be turned on including the main
15. ual 5 At your EmerGen Switch move one circuit to the GEN position making a note of how much wattage is used on the 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 Do not switch on more loads than your generator can supply Note Wattage must not exceed the maximum rating printed on the meters 6 During a power outage and after your generator is powered up you may first want to plug in a lamp or worklight to the receptacle on the front of your EmerGen Switch This plug in is internally wired to switch F on all models LOAD MANAGEMENT 1 All circuits can be used simultaneously only if your generator has sufficient wattage capacity If an electrical load is exceeded by its capacity the mini breaker may trip To reset a Eliminate the overload condition b Move the switch with the tripped breaker to the OFF position G Re set the breaker by pressing itin make sure it stays in 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 EmerGen Switch Owner s Manual 10 PRODUCT WARRANTY Every EmerGen Switch is guaranteed against mechanical or electrical failure due to manufacturing defects for a period of one year following s
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