Safety 
DANGER 
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE 
(Can Cause Severe Injury or Death) 
Turn OFF all power before installation, adjustment, or removal of transfer switch or any of its components. 
The safe operation of your switch is GE Zenith’s focus. 
The proper storage, installation, operation and mainte-
nance will help increase the life of the switch. 
CAUTION 
Due to hazardous voltage and current, GE Zenith rec-
ommends that a 
GE Zenith Certified technician or a 
qualified electrician must perform the 
installation and maintenance of the switch. 
Equipment Inspection 
and Storage 
Once you have received the transfer switch, inspect 
it for any damage. This includes damage to the 
enclosure, power panel, control panel and wiring 
harness. If any damage is found or suspected, file a claim 
as soon as possible with the carrier and notify the nearest 
GE 
Zenith representative. 
Before installation, if it is necessary, store the transfer 
switch in a clean dr
y place, protected from dirt and 
water. Provide ample air circulation and heat, if neces-
sary, to prevent condensation. 
Storage 
Temperature 
Operating 
T
emperature 
(Ambient):  Humidity 
-30°C to 
40-400 
AMP 
5% to 95% 
+75°C 
(-22°F to 
+167°F) 
(molded shell) 
-20°C to +65°C 
(-4°F to +149°F) 
(non-con-
densing) 
40-4000 
AMP 
(all other frame 
and panel types) 
-20°C to +60°C 
(-4°F to +140°F) 
Final Equipment Inspection 
Prior to energizing the transfer switch: 
1.  Remove any debris incurred, with a vacuum, due 
to shipment or installation. 
WARNING 
 
Do not use a blower since debris may 
become lodged in the electrical and 
mechanical components and cause damage. 
2.  Verify that all cabled connections are 
correct and that phase rotation of both 
sources match. 
3.  Check engine start connections. 
4.  Verify the correct connection of all 
control wires. 
5.  Check settings of all timers and adjust 
as necessar
y. 
6.  Adjust any optional accessories as required. 
7.  Check the lug torque values of the power 
connections. 
NOTE:  Lug torque values are specified 
in table 2 on pg.2. 
8.  Make sure that all covers and barriers are 
installed and properly fastened. 
NOTE:  Power panels ship from GE Zenith 
in Source 1 Position. 
Each GE Zenith transfer switch is factory wired and 
tested. A complete information package is furnished 
with each switch which includes: 
a.  Sequence of operation. 
b.  Description and operation of 
all accessories supplied. 
c.  Power panel connection diagram 
and schematic. 
d.  Description and identification of 
all customer field connections. 
Installation of GE Zenith transfer switches includes: 
a.  Mounting the transfer switch cabinet. 
b.  Connection of Source 1, Source 2, 
and Load cables or bus bars. 
c.  Connection of external control 
circuits as required. 
Mounting 
Adequate lifting means must be used to mount the 
transfer switch into place. The recommended method for 
moving the transfer switch using the lifting eyes, where 
supplied, and a spreader bar is illustrated in Figure 1. 
Enough room should be allowed to open the cabinet 
doors fully for inspection and servicing of the switch per 
NEC and local codes. 
CAUTION 
Before drilling conduit entry holes or any 
accessory mounting holes, cover and protect 
the switch and control panel to prevent dirt 
and metal fragments from entering the 
mechanical and electrical components. 
Failure to do so may result in 
damage and malfunction of the switch. 
GE Zenith Controls 
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