What is an EmerGen switch?

A kill switch, also known as an emergency stop (E-stop), emergency off (EMO) and as an emergency power off (EPO), is a safety mechanism used to shut off machinery in an emergency, when it cannot be shut down in the usual manner.

How does an EmerGen switch work?

Emergency stop buttons are wired in series with the control circuit of machinery equipment. When pushing the mushroom head of emergency stop button will break the circuit of machinery equipment and removes power supply.

How do I turn on my EmerGen switch?

Plug your power cord set into your generator by aligning the male prongs with the female terminals of your generator’s receptacle, push the connector in and twist clockwise to lock (some connectors do not twist). Align the female socket of the cord set into your EmerGen Switch, push it in and turn clockwise to lock.

Can you use an automatic transfer switch with a portable generator?

Manual and automatic transfer switches can work with any type of generator. Generally, if you have a portable, towable, or PTO generator, you will select a manual transfer switch. Standby models, such as our PSS or diesel units, you will use an automatic transfer switch.

How does a transfer switch work for a portable generator?

Think of a transfer switch as a miniature circuit breaker panel that draws electricity from your generator instead of the power company. When electric service is out in your area, you plug your portable generator into an outdoor outlet that’s connected, through the house, to a transfer switch inside.

Do you need an ATS with a generator?

As a general rule, most automatic transfer switches seek connection to the primary power source (utility) by default and will only connect to the alternate power source (engine-generator, backup utility) when required (primary source failure) or requested to do so (operator command).

Are Federal Pioneer and Federal Pacific the same?

Federal Pioneer is the Canadian brand name for electrical panels and circuit breakers of same design and history of origin as Federal Pacific Electric (FPE-Stab-Lok® ) equipment sold in the U.S.

What breakers replace federal Pacific?

From Federal Pacific to Stab Lok. Today, FPE circuit breakers have been replaced by Stab Lok circuit breakers which a constructed using a special design that results in a much lighter and smaller breaker.

Why do I need a transfer switch for my generator?

A transfer switch lets you use your home’s wiring system to power any appliance in your home with your generator quickly and easily. Also, some items like furnaces or well pumps can’t be connected to a generator with an extension cord, so a transfer switch is required to power these items during a utility power outage.

What do you need to know about the Emergen switch?

00000b EmerGen Switch’ Manual SAFETY INFORMATION 1. The National Electrical Stat es the connEtion of a generator to any electrical circuit normally powered by an electrical utility. must be by means of an apprwed transfer switch so as to isolate the electrical circuit from the utility system when the generator is operating.

How is load balance determined in Emergen switch?

Load balance is obtained by the pre-determination of chosen circuits. On the 6-circuit models, for instance, use circuit A for your refrigerator and circuit E for your freezer. Since both appliances have induction type motors, they can be easily balanced on separate phases of the EmerGen Switch.

Do you have to be licensed lectrician to install Emerg en switch?

An optional accessory is available that allows your switch to be mounted inside a Raintight Enclosure that allows for outside installation appplications (‘RTE-657 for 6-circuit units: for to-circuit units). 3. A licensed e lectrician or qualified professional must install this EmerG en Switch according to local code.