Installation Instructions

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Reliance Controls Easy/Tran TF furnace transfer switch. Reliance has

been manufacturing transfer switches and equipment in Racine, Wisconsin since 1982 and has been producing

high-quality electrical equipment for nearly 100 years. Reliance is the Loadside® transfer switch used in nearly

90% of the installations done by professional electricians. Your transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, C-UL listed,

and meets all requirements of the 2002 National Electrical Code.

STANDBY POWER FURNACE SWITCH

Easy/Tran® TF

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION

1. Power Drill 6. Tape Measure

2. Wire Stripper and Cutter (10 to 14 gauge) 7. Three Wall Anchors

3. Insulated Screwdrivers 8. Battery Powered Lighting during Installation

(#2 Phillips, ¼” Flat Tip or #2 Square Tip 9. A Non-Contact Voltage Detector (optional)

depending on your load center)

4. Hammer

5. Marking Pencil

PARTS LIST for Easy / Tran TF FURNACE TRANSFER SWITCH

15 Amp (TF151) or 20 Amp (TF201) Single-Circuit Transfer Switch

2 Yellow Wire Connectors

SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Danger indi

cates an imminently hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury.

Improper installation of the transfer

switch could cause damage or personal injury by

electrocution or fire. Installation must be performed

by a qualified electrician, or others knowledgeable of

electrical systems, in compl

iance with all applicable

electrical codes.

Reliance transfer switches covered in

this manual should not be used for electric water

eaters, clothes dryers, electric ranges, central air

conditioners or other appliances or systems that may

exceed the capacity of the product.

Transfer switches are required for use with portable

generators by Article 702 of the 2002 National Electrical Code

Reliance Controls Corporation is

not responsible for damage or

injury caused by incorrect

installation of this transfer switch.

Member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Summary of content (6 pages)

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STANDBY POWER FURNACE SWITCH Easy/Tran® TF Congratulations on your purchase of the Reliance Controls Easy/Tran TF furnace transfer switch. Reliance has been manufacturing transfer switches and equipment in Racine, Wisconsin since 1982 and has been producing high-quality electrical equipment for nearly 100 years. Reliance is the Loadside® transfer switch used in nearly 90% of the installations done by professional electricians.
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Page 2 KEY COMPONENTS OF THE RELIANCE CONTROLS FURNACE TRANSFER SWITCH FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS Panel Light Branch-Rated Circuit Breaker The circuit breaker is either a 15 Amp (TF151) or 20 Amp (TF201) push-to reset branch-rated circuit breaker that protects the branch circuit when the toggle switch is in the GEN position. In h t e LINE position, the branch circuit is protected by the furnace breaker in the load center .
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Page 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A. Mounting the Easy/Tran 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ® TF Loosen the front plate by removing one screw on the front and loosening the two screws on the bottom. Tilt the front plate forward to access the mounting holes in the back of the cabinet. Position the Easy/Tran TF so that its bottom center is about 18 inches from the bottom center of your load center.
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Page 4 C. Connecting the Neutral and Ground Wire 1. Find the white wire (Neutral) and the green wire (ground) among the wires from the transfer switch that you have inserted into the load center. Strip approximately 5/8” from the end of the white wire. Locate the neutral bar and partially unscrew a terminal screw on the bar. Insert the stripped end of the wire into the side of the bar under the screw and retighten the screw. (Figure 4) Locate the ground bar. (It should be labeled.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS You want your generator to be ready when you need it -- so, it is important to perform the following steps once a month: • • Start and run generator power through your transfer switch circuits. Keep your fuel tank fil led with fresh fuel. With your Reliance Controls Easy/Tran TF installed, it is not necessary to turn off any of your load center breakers when starting your generator, even when utility power is fully functional.
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Five Year Limited Warranty Reliance Controls Corporation (“Reliance”) warrants this Protran® Manual Transfer Switch (“Switch”) to be free from failure to perform as intended due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of manufacture, provided the Switch has been installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and has not been subjected to misuse, alteration, accident, or repair not performed by Reliance.