Sears 580.32601 - Manual (Page 6)

INSTALLATION OF STAND-BY POWER SYSTEMS
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DANGER
Instaliation of Stand*By Electrical Power Systems should be done by a QUALIFIED electrician, ALL APPLICABLE ELEC­
TRICAL AND BUILDING CODES MUST BE COMPLIED WITH, Improper Instaliation methods or procedures are EX­
TREMELY DANGEROUS and may damage equipment and personal property.
From
Utility
Line
To Building
^Circuits Minus.
r Pliet
Alternator
To. Building
Circuits Powered
By Alternator
Auxiliary
Building
Distribution
Center
{For Alternator Powered
Circuit)
A typical Stand-By Power System is shown above. This System uses a (1) Connection Box and
Cord Set, (2) a Transfer Switch, (3) two Building Distribution Centers, and (4) interconnecting wir­
ing.
The CONNECTION BOX and CORD SET is used with the 120/240 volt, 4-prong, 20 amp outlet. The
following Stand-By Kits are available:
Model No. Connection Box and Cord Set Transfer Switch
580.322280 120/240 Volt, 4-wire cord set 100 Amp Manual
580.322290 120/240 Volt, 4-wire cord set 200 Amp Manual
A TRANSFER SWITCH is required, to prevent eiectrical “feedback” between utility company
power lines and the alternator. Be sure to install the correct Transfer Switch, based on the
following:
1. If utility company input to the building is rated at LESS THAN 100 Amps, install a Switch hav­
ing a utility line connection rated at 100 Amps,
2. If utility company input to the building is rated at MORE THAN 100 Amps but LESS THAN 200
Amps, install a Switch having a utility line connection rated at 200 Amps.
3. Make sure the Transfer Switch alternator connection is rated at a higher amperage than the
alternator to be used.
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