That is the same for central air as well. However if you have electric heat most generators under 10000 watts will not have the capacity to run it. If you have gas, oil, or propane heat you can run your furnace or boiler and keep warm. Check What I can run with my generator to see what can be run at one time with the larger loads. on so that you will have the power available for lights and such as you need them. Breakers themselves do not use power unless something in the room that they feed has been cut on so it is fine to have the breakers that feed all the bedrooms, living room etc. Note: Large loads such as water heaters, microwaves, dryer etc may not all be able to run at the same time. Allow appliances to start before engaging next circuit And it is just as easy to return once the utility power has been cut back on, just reverse the procedure below.ġ) Turn main breaker to the "OFF" positionĢ) Turn all branch circuits to the "OFF" positionģ) Slide Interlock plate up (down in some kits)ĥ) Turn generator breaker to the "ON" positionĦ) Turn on essential circuits one at a time. Once the InterLock kit is installed it is quick and easy to transfer power from utility to generator in case of a power outage. It also eliminates running unsightly and potentially dangerous extension cords to various parts of your home and the need to plug and unplug appliances and lights. With this one connection you can now use anything in your home because all the circuits in your home can be activated through the breakers in your panel. Linemen, destruction of your generator and fire. Without an interlock or a transfer switch there is always a chance that someoneĬould forget to open the main breaker resulting in a danger of electrocution to Same time which prevents both sources from being connected together. Interlock kit allows only one of these feed systems to be operational at the The Interlock kit allows you to safely disconnect your panel from the utility feed and switch it over to the generator which is being fed through a new generator breaker. From here it is run across the different branchĬircuit breakers and out into the rest of your home. Power is fedįrom the utility into the panel. Your panel board is a distribution and protection system for electricity in your home.
Siemens generator interlock 200 amp full#
Interlock kits to fit most panel boards including a full line of accessories to connect your portable generator to your home electrical system. This kit provides the safety for your home electrical system that you need to protect your investment. Unfortunately they are not approved for use in Canada.
These kitsĪre Listed to UL 67 by an independent lab for use in the USA.
Siemens generator interlock 200 amp code#
Our kits are designed to be installed by qualified electrical personnel and meet the strict requirements of the National Electrical Code and the
With the generator feeding your home electrical system it eliminates the need to run extension cords into your home, which is both a fire and a safety hazard. Ourīreaker panel load center Interlock kit (also referred to as a breaker lockout) allows you to connect your portable generator to your electrical system safely without danger ofīackfeed to utility power. Safety for your person and safety for your investments and there isn’t a much more important investment than your home. Safety is an important part of our lives.
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