Reliance Controls Panel/Link - TR Prewired Series - Manual (Page 2)

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transformer connected to the right meter. The meters will now register whenever the wires carry
sufficient current from the generator.
10. Connect the neutral wire from the generator to the neutral bar in the transfer panel and the ground
wire from the generator to the grounding bar in the transfer panel.
11. Replace the transfer panel cover using the four screws removed in Step 1 and replace the load center
cover. Turn on both the main breaker in the load center and the utility breaker in the transfer panel.
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PANEL/LINK
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POWER INPUT SELECTOR (MAIN) BREAKERS. These breakers select either utility line (UTILITY
SUPPLY) or generator (GENERATOR SUPPLY) as the power source for all branch circuits that have
been wired into the transfer panel.
BRANCH CIRCUIT BREAKERS. For overcurrent protection of each branch circuit wired into the transfer
panel. These breakers may all be in the "ON" position when on utility power, and selectively "ON" or
"OFF" when on generator power.
WATTMETERS. Certain models are furnished with wattmeters to indicate the circuit loads when the
generator is supplying power. Left meter measures load on left panel bus, which are circuits A, G, C, I, E,
and K. Right meter measures load on right panel bus, which are circuits B, H, D, J, F, and L.
To insure that your generator will always be ready when you need it, it is very important to run it under
load on a regular basis and to keep the tank filled with fresh fuel. Perform the following steps at least
once a month to keep the generator properly exercised.
TRANSFERRING FROM UTILITY POWER TO GENERATOR POWER
1. Move "UTILITY SUPPLY" circuit breaker handle to the "OFF" position.
2. Move all branch circuit breaker handles to the "OFF" position.
3. Move "GENERATOR SUPPLY" circuit breaker handle to the "ON" position.
4. Insert the male power cord connector plug into the appropriate outlet on the generator. If a locking
connector, rotate to lock.
5. Plug the female end of the power cord from the generator into the power inlet that is either located on
the face of the Transfer panel™ or, depending upon the model, remotely from the Transfer panel™.
Rotate to lock.
6. Start the generator, following the procedures described in the generator owner's manual furnished by
the generator manufacturer.
7. Select the circuits to be powered by the generator by moving the corresponding branch circuit breaker
handles to the "ON" position. Alternate use of larger loads such as furnace motors, well pumps,
freezers, etc., so that the capacity of the generator is not exceeded. Do not attempt to operate any
loads in excess of the capacity of the generator.
TRANSFERRING FROM GENERATOR POWER BACK TO UTILITY POWER
1. Follow the procedures in the generator owner's manual to turn off the generator.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Move "GENERATOR SUPPLY" circuit breaker handles to the "OFF" position.
4. Move "UTILITY SUPPLY" circuit breaker handles to the "ON" position.
5. Return all branch circuit breaker handles to the "ON" position.
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