Generac 1403-0 User's Manual
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1. Connection Box The installer should use local codes and the following Bein s ope procedure to install the generator connection box provided with this system 16 Locate and mount the connection box on an outside wall as close as possible to the load center However consider household air intake ducting when when locating generator and connection box A typical power transfer system complete installation is depicted in Figure 11 17 As shown in Figure 12 mount a junction box at the appropriate distance from the Load Manager switches so that both 1 2 flexible conduits can be connected to it Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System 18 Referring to Figure 13 remove the connection box 20 Pull four properly sized insulated wires through the inner panel Mount the connection box at its conduit joining the junction box and the connection planned location on an outside wall box Trim and strip each wire in the junction box Make secure connections using wire nuts Figure 14 shows wires from one of the two Load Manager switches installed When both switches have been connected install the junction box Cover Figure 14 Junction Box Connections INIM 19 Run appropriately sized conduit from the junction box to the connection box Anchor all boxes conduit and fittings Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System 21 As shown in Figure 15 tri2. or LINE if that is what is desired The load controlled by that Load Manager switch circuit should now be operating properly If the circuit breaker does not reset contact a licensed electrician to repair the problem 14 Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution 1 Generator circuit breaker is Reset circuit breaker open 2 Poor connection or defective Check and repair Generator is running but no cord set AC output is available 3 Connected device is bad Select a different appliance or load that is in good condition 4 Fault in generator 4 Contact authorized service center Generator runs good but 1 Short circuit in a connected 1 Disconnect shorted electrical load bogs down when loads are load connected 2 Generator is overloaded 2 See Load Management on page 14 1 Load management switches Set Load Manager switches in GEN in OFF or LINE positions position 2 Generator circuit breaker is Reset circuit breaker All Load Manager switches open do not work when on 3 Poor connection or defective Check and repair generator power cord set 4 Connected device is bad Select a different appliance or load that is in good condition 5 Fault in generator 5 Contact authorized service center 1 Load management switch in Set switch to LINE position Appliances don t work after CEDE PORNON T utility power comes back on 2 L
3. Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System 1 Ensure that all Load Manager switches are at LINE position see Figure 18 2 Connect the connection cord set to the house connector box see Figure 19 3 Connect the other end of the connection cord set to the generator see Figure 20 4 Start the generator 5 At one of the Load Manager switches set the A switch to the GEN position as shown in Figure 22 Verify that the load attached to the A circuit is operating properly Return A switch to LINE position Figure 22 A Switch in GEN Position NS 15A 15A 15A 15A 15A 15A 27 999999 LINE LINE OFF OFF GEN GEN 6 Repeat Step 5 above for each remaining load management circuit on both switches Circuit Breakers in Load Manager Switch Individual Load Manager switch circuits A through F are each protected by 15 Amp circuit breaker These breakers are labeled B C and so forth as seen in Figure 22 for example If an electrical load on one of these circuits exceeds 15 Amps the Load Manager switch circuit breaker will open To reset a Load Manager switch breaker 1 Eliminate the overload condition 2 Place the switch with the tripped circuit breaker in the OFF or middle position 3 Pressin the circuit breaker button and observe that the button remains in 4 Place the switch that was in the OFF position back to GEN
4. PROCEDURE This manual section describes the routine procedures used by the owner to operate the Power Transfer system Each Load Manager switch is equipped with six three position switches The switch positions labeled LINE are used for connecting the desired devices to the utility power source The switch positions labeled OFF are used for load management The switch positions labeled GEN are used for connecting desired circuits to the generator power source Switch To Generator Power To switch to generator power after a utility power failure 1 Ensure all Load Manager switches in LINE position as shown in Figure 18 Figure 18 Switches in LINE Position 2 Align the female socket of the connecting cord set with the connection box receptacle s mating male prongs as shown in Figure 19 Push cord set connector in and twist clockwise to lock 3 Align the male prongs on the other end of the cord set with the mating female terminals of the generator s 50 Amp 240V receptacle as shown in Figure 20 Push connector fully into receptacle 4 Ensure generator is outdoors and fuel is adequate 5 Start the generator using instructions given in the generator owner s manual Figure 20 Align Connector at Generator F 7 6 Atthe Load Manager switches move desired circuit switches from LINE position to GEN position as shown in Figure 21 Figure 21 All Switches in GEN Pos
5. generator that is factory equipped with a NEMA Type 14 50R receptacle NEVER use a generator equipped with a 3 prong 240 Volt receptacle because damage may occur in connected appliances CARTON CONTENTS Items in the shipping carton include Two Load Manager Switches Connecting Box Connecting Cord Set e 50 Amp Connecting Plug e Attention Decal If any of the above parts are missing or damaged call the Generac helpline at 1 800 270 1408 Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System UNPACKING Remove the Power Transfer System components from the shipping carton Each Load Manager switch is completely prewired and ready for installation Inspect the switches and attached wires and flexible conduit for any shipping damage The connection box is supplied ready to be wired Inspect the box the connection cord set and the connecting plug for any damage The installer will select and attach the connecting cord plug as described in the Installation Procedure step 22 Items Not Shipped with Power Transfer System The following items required for system installation are not included and must be provided by the installer 1 Tools required for installation 2 Anchors and screws to mount the power transfer system components and conduit 3 Junction box s conduit fittings wire nuts and insulated copper wire for connecting the Load Manager switches to the outside connection box SPE
6. switch to the wall at the selected position as shown in Figure 4 1 Ensure there is enough room to mount both Load Manager switches so their flex conduit attaches directly to the load center Figure 4 Anchoring Load Manager Switch 2 Identify appropriate vacant load center 3 4 knockouts DANGER Contact with wires and terminals A inside the load center must be avoided as contact may result in dangerous electrical shock Before removing the load center cover switch OFF the main circuit breaker serving the load center Remember that wires on the line side of the main circuit breaker are electrically dangerous 3 Turn OFF the load center s main circuit breaker then remove the load center cover 4 Remove the predetermined knockouts Route all wires extending from the flexible conduit attached to a Load Manager switch through the empty Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System 6 From the load management plan determine the load that is to be connected to Load Manager switch circuit A Turn that load center circuit breaker to its OFF position Loosen the screw that retains the wire to this breaker then detach the wire Figure 5 shows the selected load wire detached from the circuit breaker Figure 5 Wire Detached From Breaker MM LIU See NE x E 7 Find the black and red wires marked that come from the Load Manager switch Using good workmanship route both of
7. these wires near the selected circuit breaker Trim and strip the red A wire and install it properly into the circuit breaker 8 Trim and strip the black A wire to mate with the wire previously detached from the breaker Secure the wire ends with a wire nut Neatly dress the wires into the load center as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Single pole Connection Utility Power Conductors Main Circuit Breaker set to OFF Ground Bar Circuit Breakers A Red A Black To and From LMS To Load IMPORTANT The installer should never cross the black and red leads from the Load Manager switch Doing so will void the warranty and could cause significant damage to Load Manager components and the generator Make Sure The RED wire from the Load Manager switch is always connected to the circuit breaker The BLACK wire from the Load Manager switch is always connected to the wire going to the load A 9 Select the load center circuit that will become load management circuit B Repeat Steps 6 through 8 for the red and black wires marked B coming from the Load Manager switch DANGER You must connect the Load Manager switch wires as described or serious damage to the equipment or yourself may result 10 If you wish to connect a 240 Volt AC two pole circuit such as a well pump proceed as follows a Turn off the two pole circuit breaker used for the pump circuit and de
8. CIFICATIONS Model 2 22 21 1403 Maximum e dE TE T T T 12 Maximum Load Circuit from Generator 15 Amps Maximum Load Circuit from Load Center 20 Amps Maximum Watts per Load Manager 7200 Connecting Cord Length 8 ft Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Alicensed electrician or qualified professional referred to herein as installer must install the power transfer system per local code 2 During installation the installer is required to remove the cover from the building power distribution panel referred to herein as a load center To reduce the risk of electrical shock the Main circuit breaker must be turned OFF while the load center cover is removed 3 DO OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity will trip generator circuit breakers 4 Always plug the connecting cord set into the connection box and generator BEFORE starting the generator Always shut the generator down before detaching the cord set 5 Portable generators attached to this Power Transfer System must be operated outside in accordance with warnings and instructions found in the generator s Owner s Manual PLAN THE INSTALLATION The installer and the homeowner decide which circuits are to be powered by the generator during a utility
9. GENERAG Portable Generator Power Transfer System with Dual Load Manager Owner s Manual Installation Instructions Page 1 through 12 LISTED Owner s Operating Procedure Page 13 through 16 This product must be installed in compliance with local residential wiring and electrical codes by a licensed electrician or qualified professional Generac Portable Products is not responsible for damaged equipment accidents or personal injury caused by incorrect installation Read this Safety Manual and Instructions BEFORE operating Power Transfer System DESCRIPTION The Model 1403 Power Transfer System safely connects up to twelve essential household loads such as the furnace fan freezer refrigerator water well pump Sump pump lighting or outlet circuits to either the utility power or a portable generator In the event of a utility power failure the homeowner can safely select devices to be powered by an outdoor portable generator Self contained load meters assist the operator when managing power loads The power transfer system will not permit connection to both utility and generator power at the same time The Model 1403 Pow
10. LMS 13 Install the GREEN lead coming from the Load Manager switch as follows a Find an unused hole in the load center GROUND bar b Trim and strip the green wire and install it into the GROUND bar c Remove protective backing from the Attention Decal Per National Electric Code affix decal to load center surface closest to the green wire installed in b above d If no ground bar exists install the GREEN wire into an unused hole in the neutral bar Affix label as described in c e Figure 10 shows a properly connected GREEN lead Figure 10 GREEN Lead Installation Utility Power Conductors Main Circuit Breaker set to OFF Circuit Breakers Green Ground To and From LMS 14 Install the second Load Manager switch repeating the instructions given in Steps 4 through 13 above 15 After both Load Manager switches have been installed install the load center cover Set all switches on both Load Manager switches to the LINE position Turn ON the load center MAIN breaker All breakers in the load center connected to Load Manager circuits should be switched on Load Manager switch installation is now complete Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System Utility Power Line Utility Meter O Connection Box Utility Power o D GENERAC 10000EXL Electrical Load Center Load Manager Switches
11. NSTALLATION AND LOAD MANAGEMENT NOTES Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System DIAGRAMS amp 5 LOAD MANAGER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FLEXIBLE CONDUIT gt CONNECTION 5 BOX QD 3 5 7 11 MCBC MCBD MCBE MCBF LOA 15A 15A LOA 15A 15A e 4 6 8 10 12 28 E 22 19 16 13 A B C eae 8 a F e 26 23 20 L7 14 P 30 E 24 E 18 19 ea ea e ea A ATN lt P TO BRANCH 8 CIREDIIS lt 2 E bi lt lt GROUND gt FROM C DTIETIY 2 2 BRANCH CIRCUIT S BREAKERS F N me FLEXIBLE CONDUIT KEY MCBA F MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS A F 3 POSITION CHANGEOVER SWITCHES W WATTMETER 3600 WATTS 120 VULTS CULUUR CODE BL BLACK GR GREEN RED W WHITE 11 enerac Portable Products Power Transfer System Part No Qty Description COMPLETE ENCLOSURE CONNECTOR 90 Degree ASSY Switch 3 Position N Description ASSY Circuit Breaker 15 Amp METER 30 Amp 3600 Watt BUSHING Anti Short Item PartNo Qty Description DECAL Attention PLUG Connecting CORD SET Connecting SWITCH Load Manager BOX Connecting Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System OPERATING
12. er Transfer System is easy for a licensed electrician or qualified professional to install safe for a homeowner to operate and will work with 240 Volt AC generators factory equipped with a NEMA type 14 50R receptacle This manual contains important warnings and information READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE A Model No 1403 0 Power Transfer System Manual No B4610 Revision 2 1 28 2000 This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in the manual before attempting to operate this unit PRODUST _SPECS NOTE The maximum load allowed through each Load Manager switch is 7200 Watts 30 Amps at 240 Volts or 60 Amps at 120 Volts Per National Electric Code connection of a A generator to any electrical circuit normally powered by an electric utility must be by means of approved transfer switch equipment so as to isolate the electrical circuit from the utility distribution system when the generator is operating Failure to isolate the electrical circuits by such means may result in injury or death to utility power workers due to backfeed of electrical energy indoor use only The connection box is a NEMA type 3R intended for outdoor use CAUTION Each Load Manager switch is for NEMA stands for National Electrical Manufacturer s Association GENERATOR COMPATIBILITY Only use a
13. ition NNNSSNNNSNSNSNNSNSNSNSNSNSNSSSAA I 595 1 1 15A 15A 15A 15A 099999020 LINE OFF GEN LINE OFF GEN BUE Load Management The number of circuits that can be operated simultaneously during a utility failure will depend on the wattage capacity of your generator Most portable generators do not have the capacity to handle loads on all Load Manager switch circuits at the same time Review the load management plan developed with the installer see Plan the Installation It may be necessary to selectively turn on and off certain loads while using generator power so that necessary appliances can be operated safely The watt meters provided on the Load Manager monitor the current draw through each set of three circuits i e circuits A B and C are monitored by the lower left meter circuits D E and F are monitored by the lower right meter When switching loads to the GEN position watch the watt meter to ensure that maximum current levels are not exceeded Switch To Utility Power To revert from generator power to utility power after utility power is restored 1 Atthe Load Manager switches place all switches in LINE position as shown in Figure 18 2 Shut off the generator 3 Disconnect the connecting cord set from the generator and the connection box Testing Following installation and periodically thereafter test the power transfer system as follows
14. lectric Range one element 1500W 6 3A 240V Electric Blanket 1500W 12 5A 120V Electric Skillet 1250W 10 5A 120V Freezer 500W 4 2A 120V Furnace Fan 1 3 HP 1200W 10A 120V Jet Pump 800W 3 4A 240V Light Bulb 100W 0 9A 120V Microwave Oven 700W 5 9A 120V Oil Burner on Furnace 300W 2 5A 120V Oil Fired Heater 30 000 BTU 150W 1 3A 120V Oil Fired Heater 85 000 BTU 225W 1 9A 120V Oil Fired Heater 140 000 BTU 400W 3 4A 120V 50 to 200W 0 5 to 1 7A 120V Refrigerator 600W 5A 120V Submersible Well Pump 1 HP 2000W 8 4A 240V Sump Pump 600W 5A 120V Television 200 to 500W 1 7 to 4 2A 120V Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices WATTS AMPS x VOLTS Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System INSTALLATION hole as shown in Figure 3 Secure the conduit connector to the load center with the supplied lock PROCEDURE nut Figure 3 Wire Loom from Switch Load Manager Switch Before removing the load center cover plan mounting location for both Load Manager switches To do so hold a Load Manager switch about 18 inches from the center of the load center as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Planning Switch Location NOTE The following procedure describes the installation of one Load Manager switch Use identical instructions to install and test the second Load Manager switch o Anchor the Load Manager
15. m strip and connect each wire to the appropriate terminal on the locking receptacle on the connection box inner panel Use the schematic affixed to the inside of the connection box to make proper wire connections When all connections have been made install the connection box inner panel Figure 15 Connection Box Connections Connecting Cord Set 22 Referring to the schematic in Figure 16 and the markings on the connector itself properly attach the plug to the pigtail end of the connecting cord set Figure 17 Circuit Identification Label _ Electrical Rating 125 250 VAC 30A MAXIMUM INPUT AT 240V 15A MAXIMUM PER CIRCUIT CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT Lp pde a INSTALLATION 240 V 120V 120V G Ground W Neutral NEMA 14 50 Identifying Circuits A label similar to that depicted in Figure 17 is provided on each Load Manager switch cover The installer should fill in this information describing the appliance and the related circuit numbers in the load control center This completes the installation of the Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System The installer should test the system as described in the TESTING section and instruct the homeowner in proper routine testing techniques CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION LISTED L MISC SW 4R50 GENERAC MANAGER E182436 Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System I
16. oad management switch Reset circuit breaker See Circuit circuit breaker s is open Breakers in Load Manager Switch section page 14 Load management switch circuit Reset circuit breaker See Circuit Only some loads work on i l zu breaker is open Breakers in Load Manager Switch generator power section page 14 Connected loads on circuits Reduce loads on circuits Wattmeter overloaded exceed 3600 watts LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Generac Portable Products hereafter referred to as the COMPANY warrants to the original purchaser that this Power Transfer System will be free from defects in material and or workmanship for a period of one year from date of original sale To register Power Transfer System ownership the Owner s Registration card must be completed and returned to the COMPANY by the installer licensed electrician or qualified professional Any equipment that the buyer claims to be defective in material and or workmanship must be examined by a licensed electrician or qualified professional who is familiar with local electrical codes The COMPANY will at its option repair and or replace any part which is found by the COMPANY to be defective under normal use and service All transportation costs under this warranty including return to the factory are to be borne and prepaid by the purchaser Warranty Schedule Year One 100 for all components as listed in manual All warranty e
17. power outage he plan should ensure that no single circuit load exceeds 15 Amps The plan should also identify circuits that exceed the 15 Amp maximum During generator operation the homeowner should use only necessary household items and to alternate use of larger loads such as water pump or electric skillet The installer will instruct the homeowner in appropriate load management techniques Three methods of determining loads are given here Measure Actual Loads The installer uses a clamp on ammeter to measure each of the actual desired loads to ensure each total circuit draws less than 15 Amps Sum Loads from Data Plates The installer inspects each desired device notes current consumption found on labels on each appliance then adds all loads on each circuit he rated current of appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs e Some electric motors such as induction types require about three times more power for starting than for running This surge of power lasts for only a few seconds when starting such motors Be sure to allow for this high starting load Estimate Loads The third method estimates total circuit loads based on information given in Figure 1 Figure 1 Load Reference Guide APPLIANCE LOAD DRAW Air Conditioner 12 000 BTU 1700W 7A 240V Coffee Maker 1000W 8 4A 120V E
18. tach the load wires from that breaker b Select the four wires marked C and D coming from the Load Manager switch conduit and route them close to the selected circuit breaker s c Repeat Steps 6 through 8 for each pair of red and black wires and D d Atypical two pole circuit connection is shown in simplified form in Figure 7 Utility Power Conductors Main Circuit Breaker set to OFF Ground Bar 240V Red Circuit Breakers 240V Black C Red C Black D Red D Black To and From LMS To Load Generac Portable Products Power Transfer System 11 If a two pole circuit is not needed the two pole coupled switch can be converted into two single pole circuits Simply remove and discard the handle tie connecting load management circuits C and D as shown on the right in Figure 8 Figure 8 Convert Two Pole to Single Pole Handle Tie Installed Handle Tie Removed 12 When steps 6 through 8 have been completed for all desired circuits install the WHITE neutral lead coming from the Load Manager switch as follows a Find an unused hole in the load center neutral bar b Trim and strip the white wire and install it into the neutral bar c Figure 9 shows a properly connected WHITE lead Figure 9 WHITE Lead Installation Utility Power Conductors Main Circuit Breaker set to OFF Neutral Bar Neutral Circuit Breakers To and From
19. xpense allowances are subject to the conditions as defined in the published COMPANY Policies and Procedures Manual This Warranty Shall Not Apply To 1 Power Transfer Systems NOT installed by a licensed electrician or qualified professional Cost of installation or start up Travel expenses of individuals performing repairs Units used as demonstrators or rentals pr os p I Failures due to a normal wear and tear or b accident misuse abuse negligence or improper installation Incidental consequential or indirect damages caused by defects in material or workmanship or any costs associated with the delay in repair or replacement of the defective parts THIS WARRANTY REPLACES ALL PREVIOUS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED SPECIFICALLY THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE COMPANY S ONLY LIABILITY SHALL BE THE REPAIR AND OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AS STATED ABOVE IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Generac Portable Products Jefferson Wisconsin U S A
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