Installation; Owner Orientation; Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities - Briggs & Stratton 071038 Guide D'installation Et D'utilisation

Installation

We sincerely appreciate your patronage. For this reason, we
have made significant effort to provide for a safe, streamlined
and cost-effective installation. Because each installation is
unique, it is impossible to know of and advise the trade of all
conceivable procedures and methods by which installation
might be achieved. Neither could we know of possible
hazards and/or the results of each method or procedure.
For these reasons, only current licensed electrical
professionals should attempt system installations.
Installations must strictly comply with all applicable
codes, industry standards and regulations.
Your equipment is supplied with this combined "Installation
and Operator's Manual". This is an important document and
should be retained by the owner after the installation has
been completed.
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information
in this manual is both accurate and current. However, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the system at any time without prior notice.
Home Owner Responsibilities
To help you make informed choices and communicate
effectively with your installation contractor(s), read and
understand Owner Orientation before contracting or
starting your equipment installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which
you purchased your equipment, your dealer, or your utility
power provider.
The equipment warranty is VOID unless the system is
installed by licensed electrical professionals.

Owner Orientation

The illustrations provided are for typical circumstances and
are meant to familiarize you with the installation options
available with your system.
Local codes, appearance, and distances are the factors that
must be considered when negotiating with an installation
professional. As the distance from the existing electrical
service increases, compensation in wiring materials must be
allowed for. This is necessary to comply with local codes and
overcome electrical voltage drops.
These factors will have a direct effect on the overall
price of your equipment installation.
Your installer must check local codes AND obtain permits
before installing the system.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
• Follow a regular schedule in caring for and using your
equipment, as specified in this manual.

Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities

• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
• The installer may need to provide appropriate rated
contactors based on loads to be controlled.
• Check federal, state and local codes and authority
having jurisdiction, for questions on installation.
• Ensure generator is not overloaded with selected loads.
If you need more information about the transfer switch, call
800-743-4115, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.
Equipment Description
The transfer switch is designed to transfer selected loads
found in normal residential installations to generator power
in the event of a utility power failure. The load is connected
either to utility power (normal) or home standby power
(generator). The transfer switch monitors utility and generator
voltages and will automatically connect to the appropriate
source of power.
Major components of the transfer switch are a 2 pole
double throw transfer switch, control circuit board, fused
utility terminals and interconnecting wiring. The control
board also has two inputs for current transformers that
sense generator current. These components are housed in
a NEMA 3R enclosure that is suitable for both indoor and
outdoor installations.
The transfer switch is solenoid-operated from utility or
generator inputs and contain suitable mechanical and
electrical interlock switches to eliminate the possibility of
connecting the utility service to the generator output. It
has ratings capable of switching full utility power into the
residence. In addition, a manual override lever is provided for
the transfer function.
The control board has active circuits sensing utility and
generator voltages. It creates a signal for generator start-up,
switch transfer and retransfer when utility is restored. The
control board also contains red and green LED's indicating
the power sources available and two relay operated contacts
that provide supervisory control of external loads.
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