INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Q-Series MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCHES FROM 0
Residential Wattage Requirements Running Watts Add watts for starting 300 500 500 600 700 875 500 750 750 1000 1400 2100 750 1000 1400 2350 800 1050 800 1300 2150 2300 550 750 on bulb 50-200 100-300 600-1500 1750 1050-1850 1100-1500 650-800 400 1150 700 1100 1400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2300 1800 700 1450 800-1100 300-1500 1200 1400 1400 0 0 0 Appliance Furnace blower, gas or fuel 1/8 hp 1/8 hp 1/6 hp 1/4 hp 1/3 hp 1/2 hp Shallow well pump 1/3 hp 1/2 hp Sump pump 1/3 hp 1/2 hp Refrigerator or freezer
Warnings • Cautions Warning: Improper installation of this transfer switch could cause damage or personal injury by electrocution or fire. Installation must be performed by a qualified electrician in compliance with all applicable electrical codes Caution: Reliance transfer switches covered in this manual should not be used for appliances or systems that may exceed the capacity of the product.
Reliance Installation and Operating Instructions Key Components of the Reliance Transfer Switch Handle tie Circuit Breaker Compartment Cover Circuit Selector Switches Circuit Breakers Power Inlet (cord-connected models only) Watt meters (select models only) Wiring Compartment Cover Figure 1 Circuit breakers. Each transfer switch circuit has a 1-in interchangeable circuit breaker that protects the branch circuit when the circuit selector switch is in the GEN position.
Electronic wattmeter (suffix -AE and -CE models). Two sets of LED readouts (a long and a short) appear on the face of the meter. The left set applies to the circuits shown in the left box above, with the longer scale indicating the total wattage supplied from the generator to those circuits, and the shorter scale indicating the relative generator output voltage on those circuits. In a similar manner, the right set applies to those circuits shown in the right box above.
to bend the flexible conduit beyond its structural capabilities. Wiring the Reliance Transfer Switch to the Load Center Determine which circuits will be used during an emergency. The residential wattage requirement chart on the inside front cover of this manual may be used as a guide, but actual appliance wattages may vary. If a selected circuit is part of a multi-wire branch circuit, ensure the other branch circuit that shares the neutral is also connected to the transfer switch.
breaker compartment cover, unscrew the terminal screw in the breaker to be removed, removed the wire, tilt the top of the circuit breaker towards you and lift up and out. Reverse the procedure to install another breaker. In addition, positions A and B (but only these positions) will accommodate 30-amp circuit breakers.
Installing 240-volt Circuits Any two adjacent circuit selector switches may be used for a double-pole 240-volt circuit. Use a handle tie to connect the two circuit selector switches. *Note: Circuits used for multi-wire branch circuits are not available for 240-volt circuits Removing handle ties. If there are no 240-volt or multi-wire circuits in the transfer switch installation, handle-ties on the switches are not needed. To remove a handle tie, place the handle-tied switch in the GEN position.
3. Loosen the screws that secure each wire to each circuit breaker. Disconnect the wires from the circuit breakers. 4. Feed the two red wires in Step 1 to the double-pole circuit breaker. 5. Cut the red wires to a convenient length. Strip 5/8" from the end of each wire. Connect the two red wires to the double-pole circuit breaker. 6. Cut the black wires to a length convenient for aligning with wires removed from the circuit breaker. Strip 5/8" from the end of each wire. 7.
Certain models have color-coded wire leads instead of a terminal block. Connect the wire leads to the remote power inlet box using the same color key as used for wiring the terminal block above (see Figure 5). Models with suffix -A, -AE, and -B can be hard-wired by removing the power inlet and connecting the wire leads as described in the preceding paragraph. Install the plastic cover included with the unit over the inlet opening after the inlet is removed. Models with Analog Wattmeters (suffix -A and -C).
Operating Instructions Using your Reliance Transfer Switch and Your Portable Generator Warning: Do not operate a generator in an enclosed area. Do not operate a generator where the exhaust fumes can accumulate in an enclosed area. You want your generator to be ready when you need it. Therefore, it is important to perform the following steps at least once a month to keep the generator in peak running condition. • Start and run your generator under load regularly. • Keep the fuel tank filled with fresh fuel.
Transferring from Generator Power to Utility Power 1. Return all circuit selector switches to the LINE position. 2. Follow the procedures in the generator owner's manual to turn off the generator. 3. Unplug the power cord. Notes on Models Without Watt Meters If there are no watt meters for checking appliance or motor load, check the nameplate on each appliance or motor and note the load for each.
Transfer Switch Parts List 3 Description Circuit breaker, 15 A S.P. Circuit breaker, 20 A S.P. Circuit breaker, 20 A D.P. Circuit breaker, 30 A D.P. Wattmeter, 20 / 30 A Wattmeter, 50 / 60 A Current Transformer (C.T.) Switch, 30A SPDT Part# 8491 8492 8493 8494 7230 7231 7222 7801 Description Power inlet, 20 A Power inlet, 30 A Power Inlet, 50 A Handle tie Power Inlet Filler Panel Electronic Meter Electronic Meter C.T.
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