Briggs & Stratton 50A NEMA 3R - Manual (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION
5
Owner Orientation
The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are
meant to familiarize you with the installation options
available with your transfer switch.
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.
The factors mentioned above will have a direct effect
on the overall price of your transfer switch installation.
NOTE: 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
transfer switch, as specified in the manual.
Installer Responsibilities
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
• Check federal, state and local codes, standards and
regulations.
• Ensure generator is not overloaded with selected loads.
Equipment Description
These transfer switches are intended to operate
compatible electrical loads of normal residential
installations.The load is connected either to utility power
(normal) or home standby power (generator).
These manual transfer switches are equipped with two
circuit breakers (“GENERATOR SUPPLY” and “UTILITY
SUPPLY”) and a mechanical interlock.The “GENERATOR
SUPPLY” circuit breaker provides power from the
generator to the load devices wired to the manual transfer
switch.The “UTILITY SUPPLY” circuit breaker provides
utility power from the distribution panel to the load
devices wired to the manual transfer switch.
The mechanical interlock allows the circuit breakers for
either the generator power “GENERATOR SUPPLY” or the
utility power “UTILITY SUPPLY” to be turned on to
provide power to the selected house loads.These manual
transfer switches will not allow utility line power and
generator power to be connected to a load device at the
same time.
If utility line power is restored while generator power is
being used, there will be no affect on the generator or
transfer switch components.When utility power is
restored, follow the instructions in the section “System
Operation”.