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Installation, Unpacking, Mounting guidelines – Briggs & Stratton NEMA 3R User Manual

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Installation

Unpacking

Delivery Inspection
After removing the carton, carefully inspect the transfer

switch components for any damage that may have occurred

during shipment.
IMPORTANT: If loss or damage is noted at time of delivery,

have the person(s) making delivery note all damage on the

freight bill and affix his signature under the consignor’s

memo of loss or damage. If loss or damage is noted after

delivery, contact the carrier for claim procedures. Missing or

damaged parts are not warranted.

Shipment Contents
• Automatic Power Transfer Switch
• Current Transformer Kit
• Full complement of branch Circuit Breakers
• Installation and Operator’s Manual

Mounting Guidelines

The Automatic Transfer Switch is enclosed in a NEMA

Type 3R enclosure suitable for indoor/outdoor use.

Guidelines for mounting the Automatic Transfer Switch

include:
• Install the switch on a firm, sturdy supporting structure.
• The switch must be installed with minimum NEMA 3R

hardware for conduit connections.

• To prevent switch contact distortion, level and plumb the

enclosure. This can be done by placing washers between

the switch enclosure and the mounting surface.

• NEVER install the switch where any corrosive

substance might drip onto the enclosure.

• Protect the switch at all times against excessive moisture,

dust, dirt, lint, construction grit and corrosive vapors.

A typical installation of the Automatic Power Transfer Switch

is depicted below. It is best if the transfer switch is mounted

near the main distribution panel, either inside or outside.

Discuss layout suggestions/ changes with the owner before

beginning the system installation process.

Typical

Main

Distribution

Panel

Transfer

Switch

Hot

Water

Heater

Air

Conditioner

Contactor

Generator

Watt -

Hourmeter

Essential Branch Circuits

— — — — — — Control Wiring

Disconnect Switch

Branch Circuits