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W
hile portable power is ideally distributed
through a professionally installed transfer
switch, homeowners can easily and safely
use a smaller output portable generator to power essential
home appliances. Never run a generator in an enclosed
or even partially enclosed area.
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Power management tips
During power outages, the first priority is to
provide sufficient light for the safety of your
family. If power is out for several hours,
you will want to power your refrigerator and
freezer to ensure that no food spoilage occurs.
Remember that it is not necessary to continually
power these appliances if your generator has a
small power output. Power management will
allow you to utilize a small generator to power
several appliances safely.
Portable generators over 1000 watts can be used to power
microwave ovens, as well as toaster ovens and other
electrical cooking devices, for meal preparation.
The EG2800i, EU3000is, EU3000i Handi
®
, EG4000,
or EM4000SX generators are ideal for customers who do
not have 240-volt requirements.
The Honda EG5000, EM5000SX, EM6500SX,
or EU7000is are great choices for homeowners with larger
power requirements such as deep well water pumps.
All of these models are well-suited for use with a transfer
switch to power priority circuits in your home.
A qualified electrician should professionally
install any home backup system utilizing a
portable generator and manual or automatic
transfer switch. Contact your nearest Honda
dealer or qualified electrician to help determine the
best backup power options for your home.
Once you master the art of “power management,”
you will discover that a smaller portable generator
can safely provide many of the conveniences
you count on every day. And when the power comes
back on, you will be able to take and use your generator
at the park, at the lake, on the boat, and tailgating
before the big game, as well as many other applications
around the home.
Safe use of portable generators for
* Never run a generator in an enclosed or even partially enclosed area. Generator exhaust contains odorless, poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause unconsciousness or death.
Transfer Switch
What is a Transfer Switch?
A transfer switch installs near your circuit panel, safely
separating generator power from utility power and provides
a safe way to connect and use a generator with selected
circuits inside your home or building. It’s also essential
to prevent power from energizing lines outside your home
where power company workers might be performing service.
Honda offers two types of transfer switches, manual and
“smart.” Both work with a single, heavy-duty cable to
connect the generator to the house or building. Manual types
can transfer power with a large, single master breaker,
and other versions use individual breakers. The “smart”
switch or UTS (Universal Transfer Switch) is a digitally-
controlled and programmable system. After being connected
to the generator, the UTS will manage available power to
priority applications allowing a smaller generator to power
more critical applications in your home. Its key feature
is automatic load shedding, which lets you set which circuits
have priority. For additional information on UTS transfer
switches and the Honda HP
2
S home backup systems,
visit our website at gen.honda.com.
Why a Transfer Switch?
Often required by local electrical codes, a transfer switch
provides a safe and convenient method of connecting an
outdoor generator to a home or building. A transfer switch
completely isolates the generator’s power to selected circuits.
This prevents the generator’s power from going outside
the house or building, which could damage property and
possibly injure or kill power company workers servicing
nearby lines.
home power backup.
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