Reliance Controls Pro/Tran - Manual (Page 11)

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4. Select the circuits to be powered by the generator by moving the corresponding
switches on the transfer switch to the GEN position. Use only necessary household
items when under generator power.
5. Alternate use of larger loads (furnace motors, well pumps, refrigerators, etc.) to
balance the load. See "Balancing the load" on page 4. Do not exceed the maximum
wattage of the transfer switch.
6. Some circuits are limited by the transfer switch circuit breaker to a maximum of 15
amps when switched to the GEN position. If you have switched on a circuit selector
switch on such a 15-amp circuit to the GEN position that normally draws more than 15
amps, turn off some of the appliances on that circuit to avoid exceeding the 15-amp
load for that circuit.
7. Test your circuits by using the watt meters on the transfer switch or determine wattage
from the nameplate on each appliance or motor.
8. Models 15114A, 30114A, and all suffix "B" Models except the 8-circuit Models do not
have watt meters. See the note below for additional information on these models.
9. Make a note of any excessive loads. These loads must be turned off during
generator operation.
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.
The total running wattage for each of these models is as follows:
Model 15114A
1875 watts
Model 30114A 3750 watts
30A Models (see Maximum Input on cabinet label) 7500 watts
50A Models (see Maximum Input on cabinet label) 12500 watts
During an emergency, the switches should be in the OFF or LINE position when a
particular load is not needed. Failure to limit the total load to the total running wattage may
cause the generator to stall or burn out the appliance motor.