MILBANK MMTS301SYS, MMTS501SYS, MMTS501, MMTS301 Installation Manual
MILBANK MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH
30 & 50 AMP
OWNER’S & INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL #
MMTS301SYS
MMTS301
MMTS501SYS
MMTS501
Revision 1.1
BOM # 1171740
3.26.15
Milbank | 4801 Deramus Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 | 877.483.5314 | milbankworks.com
California
Proposition 65 Warning
Certain components in this product and its related accessories contain
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
DISCLAIMERS:
All information, illustrations and specications in this manual are based on the latest information available at
the time of publishing. The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only.
Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we may modify information, illustrations and/or
specications to explain and/or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement. We reserve the right to
make any change at any time without notice. Some images may vary depending upon which model is shown.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED:
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means – graphic, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems – without the
written permission of Milbank Manufacturing.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (English):
The English version of this manual controls over any error in or conicting interpretation of any translation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................4
CONTACT INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................4
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MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH
GENERATOR .........................................................................................................................................5
END USER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................ 5
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................6
SAFETY SYMBOL MEANINGS .............................................................................................................6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................8
OPERATION AND INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 10
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................10
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking and Handling ................................................................................................................ 11
MMTS Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................11
Installation Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 12
FUNCTIONAL TESTING ......................................................................................................................13
Electrical ......................................................................................................................................... 13
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS ..............................................................................................14
SET UP ..............................................................................................................................15
GENERATOR CAPACITY DISPLAY & LEARN FUNCTION: ................................................................15
SETTING THE LEARN FUNCTION ...................................................................................................... 16
RESETTING LEARN VALUE ................................................................................................................16
NORMAL OPERATION ........................................................................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 18
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE ........................................................................................18
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... 18
MILBANK TRANSFER SWITCH OWNER WARRANTY POLICY ...................................19
WARRANTY PERIOD...........................................................................................................................19
Warranty Registration Process .......................................................................................................19
About your warranty ....................................................................................................................... 19
REPLACEMENT PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..........................................................................................20
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................21
QUICK START GUIDE ...................................................................................................... 22
INDEX .............................................................................................................................................22
LEARN PROCESS .......................................................................................................................... 23
FAQS ..............................................................................................................................................23
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a Milbank Manual
Transfer Switch (MMTS). This product is designed for
use with portable generators. This Manual Transfer
Switch may have different installation requirements
depending on the generator manufacturer or design.
When operated and maintained according to the
instructions in this manual, your system will provide
many years of electrical energy service for utility
outages.
This Manual Transfer Switch requires professional
installation before use. Refer to the installation
section of this manual for instructions on installation
procedures. Only licensed electricians should install
the MMTS.
This manual contains important safety instructions for
installation and operation of this MMTS. Every effort
was made to provide safe, efcient instructions for
installation and operation. However, as all installations
are unique, it is impossible to anticipate every possible
procedure and method to achieve a properly installed
unit. It is important that you read and understand these
instructions thoroughly before attempting to install or
operate this unit. Your equipment is supplied with this
combined Owner’s and Installation Manual. This is an
important document and should be retained by the
owner after the installation has been completed. An
electronic version can be downloaded at milbankworks.
com.
CONTACT INFORMATION
There are several ways to contact us for answers to
questions you may have about your product. Please
contact Technical services by phone at (816) 410-
7346, Monday through Friday 8a.m. to 5 p.m, Central
Time. Electronic communication can be made through
our website milbankworks.com where you can
locate an authorized repair technician, or by email at
techservices@milbankworks.com.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
in this manual is both accurate and current; however,
the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or
otherwise improve the system at any time without prior
notice.
This User and Installation Guide describes how
to install, congure, and use the Milbank Manual
Transfer Switch (MMTS). This manual describes the
conguration, features, and operation of models
MMTS301SYS and MMTS501SYS. The MMTS301 and
MMTS501 is a reduced functionality unit that does not
include the power monitoring feature.
The instructions are to be used to properly install and
congure the Manual Transfer Switch to the home wiring
system. Installations must comply with all federal,
state and local codes, standards and regulations. Your
installer should follow these instructions completely.
This manual only covers the MMTS operation, the
portable generator manual is to be used for proper
operation of the generator.
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INTRODUCTION
For your future reference please record the following pertinent information. This information will help to identify
product information should you need to contact Milbank’s Technical Services department.
MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH
Model Number:
Description:
Serial Number:
Installation Date: _________________________________
GENERATOR
Model Number: __________________________________
Description: ______________________________________
Serial Number: ___________________________________
Installation Date: _________________________________
END USER RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure you make informed choices and decisions, communicate effectively with your licensed electrician and
familiarize yourself with the installation options available. The equipment warranty is void unless the system is
installed by a licensed electrician. All installations of Milbank systems must comply with all applicable codes,
industry standards, and regulations. Your installer must check local codes and obtain permits before installing the
system.
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Read and follow instructions given in this manual.
• Check federal, state, and local codes and authority having jurisdiction for questions on installation.
• Ensure the generator is not overloaded with selected loads.
• Perform an installation that will pass the nal electrical inspection.
TO BE SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER:
• Connecting wire and conduit
• Tools and equipment needed to perform the installation
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SAFETY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
• This manual contains important information that should be used during installation, maintenance and operation
of this unit.
SAFETY LABELS
WARNING
Only qualied electricians should attempt
installation of this equipment, which must
strictly comply with all applicable codes,
standards and regulations.
Certain components in this product and
related accessories may contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Wash hands after handling.
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential
personal injury hazard. A single word (DANGER,
WARNING, OR CAUTION) is used with the alert
symbol to designate a degree or level of hazard
seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard. The signal word
NOTICE is used to address practices not related
to personal injury.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal
injury.
The manufacturer of this product cannot reasonably
anticipate every possible circumstance that might
involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual, and
the tags and decals afxed to the unit are therefore,
not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer
does not specically recommend, work method or
operating technique that you choose does not render
the equipment unsafe.
SÉCURITÉ
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
• Ce manuel contient des informations importantes qui doivent être utilisés lors de l’installation, l’entretien et le
fonctionnement de cet appareil.
SÉCURITÉ SYMBOLE SIGNIFICATION
AVERTISSMENT
Seuls des électriciens qualiés devraient
tenter l’installation de cet équipement, qui
doit se conformer strictement aux codes,
aux normes et réglementations.
Certains composants de ce produit et les
accessoires connexes peuvent contenir
des produits chimiques reconnus par l’État
de Californie pour causer le cancer, des
malformations congénitales ou d’autres
problèmes de reproduction.
Se laver les mains après manipulation.
Le symbole d’alerte de sécurité, indique un danger
potentiel de blessures. Un seul mot (DANGER,
AVERTISSEMENT ou ATTENTION) est utilisé avec
le symbole d’alerte pour indiquer le degré ou niveau
de risque sérieux. Un symbole de sécurité peut
être utilisé pour représenter le type de risque. Le
mot AVIS de signal est utilisé pour lutter contre les
pratiques ne sont pas liées à des blessures.
DANGER
Indique un risque qui, s’il n’est pas évité, entraînera la
mort ou des blessures graves.
AVERTISSMENT
Indique un danger qui, s’il n’est pas évitée, peut entraîner
la mort ou des blessures graves.
ATTENTION
Indique un danger qui, s’il n’est pas évité, pourrait
entraîner des blessures mineures ou modérées.
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AVIS pratiques les adresses ne sont pas liés à des
blessures.
Le fabricant de ce produit ne peut pas raisonnablement
anticiper toutes les circonstances potentielles pouvant
comporter un danger. Les avertissements dans ce
manuel, et les balises et les décalques apposés sur
l’appareil sont donc pas exhaustive. Si vous utilisez
une procédure, une méthode de travail ou la technique
d’exploitation que le fabricant ne recommande pas
spéciquement, vous devez vous assurer qu’il est
sécuritaire pour vous et les autres. Vous devez également
vous assurer que la procédure, la méthode de travail ou
la technique d’exploitation que vous choisissez ne rende
pas l’équipement dangereux.
SAFETY
!
WARNING
Failure to properly ground equipment can result in electrocution.
• Do not touch bare wires.
• Do not use equipment with worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged
wiring.
• Do not handle electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or
feet are wet.
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on an insulated dry surface to
reduce shock hazard.
• Do not allow unqualied persons or children to service equipment.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately shut down all sources of
electrical power and contact local authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
DANGER! Equipment contains high voltage that can cause personal injury or
death.
Despite the safe design of the system, operating this equipment imprudently,
neglecting its maintenance or being careless can cause possible injury or
death.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of equipment can damage it and shorten its life.
• Use equipment only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact Milbank
Manufacturing.
• Do not expose equipment to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment. Never work on the
equipment when you are physically or mentally fatigued.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and turn off their circuit breaker/fuse.
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