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MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH - MODELS 6295-6296 and 6378-6380
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the consumer for future reference. READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: Generac
®
transfer switches should be installed by a professional electrician familiar with electrical wiring and codes, and experienced in working with generators. Generac accepts
no responsibility for accidents, damages or personal injury caused by incorrect installation. This transfer switch is intended for surface mounting INDOORS only. Our 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. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. This product may contain or emit chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
Thank you for purchasing a Generac Transfer Switch 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.
• Enclosure can be flush or surface mounted indoors.
• Pre-assembled wire harness with all wires clearly marked for easy connection to
the load center.
• Transfer switch can be expanded to up to 16 circuits using standard
interchangeable type circuit breakers. See Step 2, Section II.
• Accommodates GFCI and Arc-Fault breakers to meet the latest NEC requirements.
• Sufficient ground and neutral termination positions for all branch circuits
• Subfeed lugs provided to feed additional downstream panels or to expand beyond
16 circuits.
• Dual wattmeters help you monitor and balance the loads on your generator,
prolonging generator life.
• Safe generator connection – Install the Power Inlet Box in a convenience location
outside for a quick cord connection to your generator.
• Accepts a Switched Neutral Kit (SNK). See Page 2 Note on Neutral Bonded
Generators above Table 1.
Model 6295 Kit Shown
What is Included in this Carton:
• Manual Transfer Switch with wire harness, conduit, fittings and wire connectors (10 or 12)
• Wire Harness, pre-assembled
• 30 amp or 50 amp Aluminum Power Inlet Box (Models 6295-6296 only)
• 10 Foot Power Cord (Models 6295-6296 only)
• Installation Manual and Warranty Registration card
Tools and Items Needed for Installation:
• 1/4” 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
• Anchors and screws to mount transfer switch to wall/wallboard
• New, 2-pole 60 Amp or 100 Amp, 240V circuit breaker to install in main load center – same manufacturer as existing load center.
• 4 gauge building wire and conduit to connect between power inlet box and transfer switch
Compatible Circuit Breaker Types:
• Siemens/Murray QT, QPH, HQP, QPF (GFCI), QPHF, QFP, QE, QEH, QAF (Arc Fault), QP (Surge Protector)
• Cutler-Hammer Series BD, BR, BQ, GFC
• Challenger Type A, C, HAGF
• Square D Series HOM (Homeline)
• GE Series THQL
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 list of compatible breakers.
• Wire, fittings and conduit to connect the Power Inlet Box to the transfer switch.
• White, green, black and red THHN or MTW wire, 10 AWG, 300V rated (if breaker configuration is modified or expanded.
• Switched Neutral Kit (SNK). If your portable generator has the neutral bonded to the frame of the generator AND 240V “full-power” receptacle is GFCI protected, you
will need to install a SNK accessory with your transfer switch to avoid nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker on the generator.