Reliance Controls 30216BRK User Manual
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TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
1. Power Drill
6. Tape Measure
2. Wire Stripper and Cutter (10 to 14 gauge)
7. Four Wall Anchors with at Least a 3/8” Flange
3. Insulated Screwdrivers
8. Battery Powered Lighting during Installation
(#2 Phillips, ¼” Flat Tip or #2 Square Tip 9. A Non-Contact Voltage Detector (optional)
depending on your load center)
4. Hammer
5. Marking Pencil
PARTS LIST for 30216BRK TRANSFER SWITCH KIT
30 Amp 6-Circuit Transfer switch
30 Amp 20-foot long Generator Power Cord
20 Amp Interchangeable Power Cord Plug
6 yellow wire connectors
Installation and Operating Instructions
Installation and Operation Video
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of the Reliance Controls Generator Power Transfer Switch Kit.
Reliance has been manufacturing transfer switches and equipment in Racine, Wisconsin since 1983
and has been producing high-quality electrical equipment for nearly 100 years. Reliance is the
Loadside® transfer switch used in nearly 90% of the installations done by professional electricians.
Your transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, C-UL listed, and meets all requirements of the National
Electrical Code.
The Reliance Controls transfer switch in this kit is made to operate with any generator up to 7500
watts continuous output, having 20 or 30 Amp twist-lock power receptacles.
Improper installation of the transfer
switch could cause damage or personal injury
by electrocution or fire. Installation must be
performed by a qualified electrician, or others
knowledgeable of electrical systems, in
compliance with all applicable electrical codes.
Reliance transfer switches covered
in this manual should not be used for electric
water heaters, clothes dryers, electric ranges,
central air
conditioners or other appliances or
systems that may exceed the capacity of the
product.
Danger indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Reliance Controls Corporation is
not responsible for damage or
injury caused by incorrect
installation of this transfer switch.
Member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association
When the transfer switch is
connected to branch circuits with AFCI or GFCI
breakers, the AFCI or GFCI protection will be
lost when the toggle switch in the transfer
switch is in the GEN position. To get AFCI or
GFCI protection when running on generator
power, it must be provided at the outlet(s).