Installation Guide

Section 3 – Operation

3.1 Setup Procedures

Carefully read all instructions before using the EZ-Connect. This will help to prevent accidents or damage to

equipment that might otherwise be caused by carelessness, incorrect application, or improper procedures. The

best time to prepare for a power outage is before there is an actual interruption of utility-supplied power. The

following are suggested steps to prepare for an actual power outage using your portable generator with the EZ-

Connect.

 Determine which appliances are on each circuit breaker.

Note: circuit breakers may control more than one appliance. We recommend you affix labels to each circuit

breaker listing its appliances.

 Familiarize yourself with the typical power requirements of the appliances you expect to use during an

outage, always taking into consideration the capacity (start-up watts and running watts) of your generator.

See Sample Worksheets located in the back of this manual.

 To ensure that your generator will work properly when you need it, it is important to start and run your

generator under load regularly. Please refer to the generator owner’s manual for proper testing and

maintenance.

3.2 Manual Operation of the Handle

A manual handle is shipped with the EZ-Connect. Manual operation must be checked BEFORE the transfer

switch is operated electrically. Do not use excessive force when operating the EZ-Connect transfer switch, as

the handle could be damaged. To check manual operation, proceed as follows:

STEP 1. Turn the generator’s AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF.

STEP 2. Turn OFF both UTILITY and ALTERNATE power supplies to the transfer switch, with whatever means

provided (such as the main line circuit breakers).

3.3 Start-Up Procedures

The following are the start-up procedures for the EZ-Connect. For generator start-up procedures, please refer

to the generator manufacturer owner’s manual.

STEP 1. Turn off all the circuit breakers in your breaker panel. (See Diagram 3.1)

STEP 2. Move your generator into position to be connected to the EZ-Connect.

Remember, generator exhaust gases contain deadly carbon monoxide. The generator should never be

operated inside, this includes basements, crawl spaces and/or attached garages. Please consult your

generator owner’s manual for complete instructions on the safe location for and operation of your generator.

Diagram 3.1

DANGER!

Do NOT manually transfer under load. Disconnect

transfer switch from all power sources by approved

means, such as a main circuit breaker(s).