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1 Site Preparation & Installation Guide Universal Transfer Switch UTS6 UTS6H UTS6BI UTS10BI
Introduction
About this product
The American Power Conversion
®
(APC
®
) Universal Transfer Switch (UTS) is a fully automatic transfer switch for use
in optional standby systems in homes or small businesses. This unit provides safe, convenient power for up to ten circuits
in the home or office. Power is derived from one or two independent backup sources. Backup sources being a generator,
an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a solar inverter, or another alternative energy source.
When connected to home appliances, computers, or entertainment equipment the backup power sources provide power
during utility power outages. When a UPS is used in the configuration, connected equipment (load), can be protected from
utility brownouts, sags, surges, and power outages. The UPS provides continuous power from the internal battery until
utility power returns to safe levels or the battery is fully discharged.
Protect your investment
Fill out the Warranty Registration Card found in the documentation package, or register your purchase online at
www.apc.com:
• This will guarantee that the owner receive all of the information and special offers qualified for as the owner
of this product.
• This will confirm the owners right to maximum protection under the Warranty terms and conditions.
• This will confirm yourself as the owner of the product in the event of fire, theft or loss.
Recommended tools
The following are tools that will be used for the installation of the UTS:
• Phillips screw driver
• standard screw driver
• wire cutter/stripper for 10-12 gauge wire
• utility knife
• insulated pliers
• Robertson #3 square head bit
UTS10BI
The models supported by this manual vary in appearance and have some variation in
function.
Individual model functionality will be addressed in this manual.