- Power Center Installation And Operating Instructions

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POWER CENTER

For Models R2060, R3060, R5010, R2020, R3020, R5020,

R6010, R6020, R1020, R1220

All models are suitable as service entrance equipment.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Warning: Gen/Tran transfer switches should be installed by a professional electrician familiar with electrical wiring and codes, and experienced in working

with generators. Gen/Tran accepts no responsibility for accidents, damages or personal injury caused by incorrect installation. These transfer switches are

intended for surface mounting outdoors or indoors.

Caution: If using the generator and transfer switch for larger appliances, such as electric water heaters, clothes dryers, electric ranges and small air

conditioners, check the labels on the appliances to be sure they do NOT exceed the rating of the generator. No appliance should have an amperage rating that

exceeds the “GENERATOR MAIN” rating in the transfer switch.

Thank you for purchasing the finest manual transfer switch available today. Gen/Tran’s Power Centers are designed to safely connect generators to load centers

in homes and light commercial buildings (single phase only) for standby power applications. Features include:

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Generator Main and Utility Main mechanically interlocked preventing utility or generator power back feed

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Full branch circuit protection with Siemens

circuit breakers

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Optional GFCI, Arc Fault or Surge Protection circuit breakers to further protect your home and electronic equipment (Available from Gen/Tran)

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High Corrosion-resistant aluminum cabinet

Items Needed for Installation:

♦ ¼” and 11/32 nut drivers

♦ Straight blade and Phillips screwdriver

♦ Large Allen Wrench Set

♦ Electric drill

♦ Wire cutter/stripper

♦ Anchors and screws to mount switch to wall

♦ Power Cord to connect generator to switch.

Typical Power Center Installation:

Summary of content (4 pages)

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POWER CENTER For Models R2060, R3060, R5010, R2020, R3020, R5020, R6010, R6020, R1020, R1220 All models are suitable as service entrance equipment. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Warning: Gen/Tran transfer switches should be installed by a professional electrician familiar with electrical wiring and codes, and experienced in working with generators. Gen/Tran accepts no responsibility for accidents, damages or personal injury caused by incorrect installation.
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What is the Power Center? The PowerStay™ Power Center is a combined indoor/outdoor transfer switch and distribution panel. It can be used as service entrance equipment for 60 Amp, 100 Amp and 200 Amp services. In addition to being a transfer switch, the Power Center adds additional circuits for outdoor applications such as air conditioner compressors, sewage lift pumps, boat docks, outbuildings, garages, pump houses, barns and the like.
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For “Hard-wired” Generator Connection: (Models R6010, R6020, R1020, R1220) 1. Follow steps 1 - 6 as described above. 2. Installer to determine size of conduit for bringing power from generator to the Power Center. KOs on bottom of Power Center should be used, although alternate entry is adequate when necessary. Watertight hubs should be used above live breaker terminals.
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Transferring from Generator Power to Utility Power: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Power Center, turn OFF Generator MAIN breaker and turn ON Utility MAIN breaker. On 200 amps Main breaker models, this will require sliding the interlock mechanism up with the left hand while turning ON the 200 amp circuit breaker. Turn ON any branch circuit breakers in the Power Center and Main Load center that are OFF. Shut down the generator, following the procedures in the generator Owner’s Manual.