Electrical Systems - House --- Section 8
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TRANSFER SWITCH
The transfer switch automatically transfers AC power from the shore power cord or generator
through the transfer switch to the 120/240 Volt AC breaker panel. When using the generator as the
power source, the transfer switch has a time delay built into it before transferring power to the AC
breaker panel. This allows the generator time to warm up before applying an AC load. When operat-
ing the generator while hooked to shore power, the transfer switch automatically selects generator
power as priority over shore power.
NOTE:
The shore cord is NOT electrically connected to the generator. When the generator is
operating, the electrical contacts of the unplugged shore cord are not electrically
energized.
NOTE:
Do not have appliances on or AC loads plugged into outlets when hooking up to shore
power or starting the generator to prevent damage to the transfer switch contacts. The
transfer switch will begin to disengage at approximately 90 Volts AC. Operation at this
voltage may damage the transfer switch, appliances or other items plugged into out-
lets. Start the generator and disconnect from shore service until the shore service sup-
ply voltage stabilizes.
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