GenTran 2026 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation and Operating Instructions
GENERATOR SAFETY TRANSFER SWITCH MODELS 2026, 3026, 3028
Warning:
Gen/Tran transfer switches should be installed by a professional electrician familiar with electrical wiring and codes, and experienced in
working with generators. Gen/Tran accepts no responsibility for accidents, damages or personal injury caused by incorrect installation. These
transfer switches are intended for surface mounting INDOORS only. GenTran transfer switches are UL listed to UL Standard 1008 and meet the
criteria of National Electrical code Article 702.6 for Optional Standby Systems.
Caution:
If using the generator and transfer switch for larger appliances, such as electric water heaters, clothes dryers, electric ranges and small
air conditioners, check the labels on the appliances to be sure they do NOT exceed the rating of the generator. No appliance should have an
amperage rating that exceeds the individual breaker rating in the transfer switch (20 or 30 amps).
What is Included in this carton:
A.
Manual Transfer Switch
B.
Wire Harness, Pre-wired
C.
Wire Connectors (6 or 8)
D.
Male Flanged Inlet
E.
Installation manual and Warranty Registration Card
Tools Needed for Installation:
¼" nut driver, 2-1/8" hole saw (if flush mounting)
Screwdrivers, straight blade and Phillips
Electric drill, drill bits, wallboard saw
Wire cutter/stripper
Safety eye goggles
Other Items Needed for Installation:
New 60A 2-pole, 240V circuit breaker to install in main load center – should be manufactured by same as existing load center).
Anchors and screws to mount transfer switch to wall
Optional Items for Installation:
Arc-fault, GFCI or Surge protection circuit breakers. If Arc-fault, GFCI or Surge protection circuit breakers are used as the branch circuit
protector in the main load center, they MUST be used in the manual transfer switch. You may be able to re-use your existing AFCI, GFCI
and Surge protection circuit breakers in the manual transfer switch See above for compatible breakers. (Available through Gen/Tran).
Power Inlet Box – for "hard-wired" installations. (Available through Gen/Tran, see TABLE 1).
Flush Mount Plate to install transfer switch flush into the wall. (Available through Gen/Tran PN: 50329)
Switching Neutral Kit. (Available through Gen/Tran PN: SNK)
Wire, fittings and conduit to connect the Power Inlet Box to the transfer switch
Power Cord to connect generator to transfer switch or Power Inlet Box. (Available through Gen/Tran).
White, green, black and red THHN or MTW wire, 10 AWG, 300V rated
Thank you for purchasing a GenTran
to safely connect a portable generator to the load center in your
home or business (single phase only) for standby power applications.
Product features include:
Generator and Utility feeds mechanically interlocked to prevent dangerous utility or
generator back feeding – thereby avoiding property damage and serious injury to electrical
workers.
Pre wired for fast, easy connection to the load center
Each model can be expanded to up to 10 circuits using interchangeable type circuit
breakers – so as your needs change, just expand it!
Accommodates GFCI and Arc-Fault breakers to meet the latest NEC requirements.
Dual wattmeters help you monitor and balance the loads on your generator, prolonging
generator life
Flexible generator connections – Use the Power Inlet on models 2026 and 3028 for a quick
cord connection to your generator, or hardwire the generator connection.
Surface or Flush Mounting (with flush mounting plate sold separately).
Accepts Gen/Tran's Switched Neutral Kit (SNK) for installations where neutrals must be
switched.
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  • Page 1 Gen/Tran accepts no responsibility for accidents, damages or personal injury caused by incorrect installation. These transfer switches are intended for surface mounting INDOORS only. GenTran transfer switches are UL listed to UL Standard 1008 and meet the criteria of National Electrical code Article 702.6 for Optional Standby Systems.
  • Page 2: Step 1: Planning Your Installation

    Assign the circuit # in the load center to a circuit (A2, B2, etc.) in the transfer switch matching the size of the circuit breaker in the load center to the circuit breaker in the transfer switch. Once you’ve determined which circuits you want to connect and the appropriate amperage, you will be ready to begin installing your GenTran switch.
  • Page 3: Step 2: Installation Procedure

    A. “Hard-wired” Generator Connection using a Power Inlet Box: Select a location on the left or right side of the load center to mount transfer switch, as it is provided with a 24” flexible conduit wiring harness. Remove the load center dead front cover, save the screws. Locate and remove a knockout (KO) on the lower side of the load center that matches the conduit fitting size on the wiring harness.
  • Page 4 1000 watts of the other. Figure 2 - WIRING DIAGRAM: © 2005-2009 Gen-Tran Corporation. All Rights Reserved. GenTran and PowerStay are registered trademarks of Gen-Tran Corporation. ® TRANSFER SWITCH: Test your circuits by using the wattmeters or determine wattage from that shown on each appliance.
  • Page 5 Gen/Tran no se hace responsable por accidentes, daños o lesión personal causada por instalaciones incorrectas. Estos interruptores de transferencia son diseñados para ser montados sobre una superficie solamente en INTERIORES. Los interruptores de transferencia GenTran están listados por UL (Underwriting Laboratories) al Estándar 1008 de UL y cumplen con los criterios del Artículo 702.6 del Código Eléctrico Nacional para los Sistemas Opcionales de Reserva.
  • Page 6: Paso 2: Procedimiento De Instalación

    Presione los cables y sus soportes dentro de la cavidad en la porción inferior del interruptor de transferencia. Tenga cuidado para no dañar los contadores. Para los modelos 2026 y 3028, use la placa de cierre suministrada en el estuche de ferretería para cubrir el orificio que queda, retirando la entrada macho.
  • Page 7 “ejercitado”. No es necesario apagar circuito alguno en el centro de carga PRINCIPAL cuando se le esté suministrando electricidad de generador al interruptor de transferencia. © 2005-2009 Gen-Tran Corporation. Todos los derechos están reservados. GenTran y PowerStay son marcas comerciales de Gen-Tran Corporation. Protege por US Patente US 6,861,596 B2 and D563,324 y otro patentes en espera.
  • Page 8: Outils Requis Pour L'installation

    Gen/Tran se dégage de toute responsabilité en cas d'accident, dommage ou blessure causé par une installation inadéquate. Ces commutateurs de transfert sont destinés à un montage en surface ou encastré à L'INTÉRIEUR seulement. Les commutateurs de transfert GenTran sont reconnus UL selon la norme UL 1008 et répondent aux exigences de l'article 702.6 du National Electrical Code pour les systèmes de secours facultatifs.
  • Page 9: Procédure D'installation

    être utilisés simultanément. Ne pas brancher un circuit de 50 AMP (tel un climatiseur ou une cuisinière) à ce système. GenTran se dégage de toute responsabilité en cas d'accident ou de dommage aux biens en raison d'une installation inadéquate ou inappropriée.
  • Page 10 Faire preuve de prudence pour ne pas endommager les compteurs. Sur les modèles 2026 et 3028, utiliser la plaque de fermeture fournie dans la trousse de quincaillerie pour couvrir le trou laissé en retirant l'entrée mâle avec les quatre (4) vis retirées précédemment.
  • Page 11 Ajout de circuits au commutateur de transfert GenTran Le commutateur de transfert GenTran® peut être agrandi sur le terrain à dix circuits. Le disjoncteur de circuit terminal de 1 po (plein format) dans ce commutateur de transfert peut être retiré et remplacé par des disjoncteurs ½ po (jumeaux ou demi-format) de Siemens, type QE, QP, QPF, QPH, HQP, QPHF, QAF ;...

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