Reliance Controls 31406CRK - Manual (Page 4)

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KEY COMPONENTS OF THE RELIANCE CONTROLS TRANSFER SWITCH AND
POWER TRANSFER KIT
Your Reliance Controls transfer switch is unique in two ways: 1) it has a patented internal wiring compartment which eliminates the need
for the installation of additional junction boxes, and 2) it has a removable front panel which allows a power inlet to be easily inserted to
allow a power cord to be plugged directly into the transfer switch with a longer power cord. Although this is not the installation addressed by
the 31406CRK Kit, such an installation may be desirable depending on your situation.
Circuit Selector Toggle Switches
These switches allow you to select either GEN
(generator) or LINE (utility) as the power source
for the branch circuits that have been wired
through the transfer switch. The OFF position
generally is not used, as a switch in the OFF
position removes that circuit both from generator
and utility power.
Wattmeters
Wattmeters indicate the total load on your
generator measured in watts resulting from the
appliances that are running using generator
power. They are calibrated to show how close
your generator is to its capacity.
Knockout Holes
Located on both sides, the bottom and the back of
your transfer switch, these knockouts are easily
removed with a screwdriver and a hammer and
allow the direct wiring of your transfer switch with
building wire.
Branch-Rated Circuit Breakers
Each transfer switch circuit controlled by a toggle
switch has a built-in corresponding 15 or 20 Amp
push-to rest circuit breaker that protects the
branch circuit when the toggle switch is in the
GEN position. In the LINE position, each branch
circuit is protected by the breaker in the load
center.
Handle Ties
Used to link two 120 Volt circuits together to
create a 240 volt circuit to run larger appliances
such as a well pump.
Wiring Compartment Front Plate
Removing the two screws which attach this plate,
reveals the internal wiring compartment. Inside
are four pre-stripped wires which connect to the
incoming generator-powered wires.
Power Inlet Hole Cover Plate
This logo plate removes with one screw to allow
the insertion of an accessory power inlet on the
front of your transfer switch to allow direct
connection to the generator with a power cord.
Pre-Wired Flexible Conduit Whip
Contains all of the hot, neutral and ground wires
required to make connections between your
transfer switch and the circuit breakers in your
load center you choose to control. Each wire is
color-coded and marked with the switch letter for
easy identification.
30 Amp Outdoor Power Inlet Box
30 Amp NEMA 3-configured outdoor
generator Power inlet Box mounts to the
outside of your house near to where your
generator will be running. It allows direct
wiring to your transfer switch and load
center from a remote location.
30 Amp Twist-Lock Power Cord
30 Amp 10-foot long outdoor-rated
power cord has L14-30 connectors.
One end plugs into your generator
power outlet and the other into the
Reliance Power Inlet Box.
20 Amp Interchangeable
Power Cord Plug
Allows the use of the Reliance 30
Amp power cord on smaller
generators with only 20 Amp power
outlets, by replacing the 30 Amp plug
on the cord supplied.