Reliance Controls Q Series User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Q-Series

MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCHES

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Residential Wattage Requirements

Appliance

Furnace blower, gas or fuel

1/8 hp 300 500
1/8 hp 500 750
1/6 hp 500 750
1/4 hp 600 1000
1/3 hp 700 1400
1/2 hp 875 2100

Shallow well pump

1/3 hp 750 1400
1/2 hp 1000 2350

Sump pump

1/3 hp 800 1300
1/2 hp 1050 2150

Refrigerator or freezer 800 2300
Garage door opener

1/4 hp 550 1100
1/3 hp 750 1400

Running

Watts

Add watts

for starting

Lights on bulb 0
Radio 50-200 0
Television 100-300 0
Microwave oven 600-1500 0
Coffee maker, typical 1750 0
Toaster/toaster oven 1050-1850 0
Portable heater 1100-1500 0
Dehumidifier 650-800 0
Electric blanket 400 0
Clothes washer 1150 2300
Clothes dryer, gas 700 1800

Dishwasher

cool dry 700 1400

hot dry 1450 1400

Vacuum cleaner 800-1100 0
Hair dryer 300-1500 0
Iron 1200 0

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Warnings • Cautions

Warning: Improper installation of this transfer switch

could cause damage or personal injury by electrocution
or fire. Installation must be performed by a qualified
electrician in compliance with all applicable electrical
codes

Caution: Reliance transfer switches covered in this
manual should not be used for appliances or systems
that ma

Caution: When the transfer switch is connected to
branch circuits with AFCI or GFCI breakers, the AFCI
or GFCI protection will be lost when, and only when,
the toggle switch in the transfer switch is in the GEN
position. To get AFCI or GFCI protection when running
on

exceed the capacity of the product.

enerator power, it must be provided at the outlet(s).

Reliance Controls Corporation is not responsible for
damage or injury caused by incorrect installation of
this transfer switch.

Member, National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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Reliance Installation and Operating Instructions

Key Components of the Reliance Transfer Switch

Handle tie

Circuit Selector Switches

Circuit Breakers

Watt meters

(select models only)

Wiring Compartment

Cover

Circuit Breaker
Compartment Cove

Power Inlet
(cord-connected
models only)

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Circuit breakers. Each transfer switch circuit has a 1-in interchangeable circuit breaker
that protects the branch circuit when the circuit selector switch is in the GEN position. In
the LINE position, each branch circuit is protected by the breaker in the load center.

Circuit selector switches. These switches allow you to select either GEN (generator) or
LINE (utility) as the power source for the branch circuits that have been wired through the
transfer switch. The OFF position is generally not used, as a switch in the OFF position
removes that branch circuit from both utility and generator power.

Handle ties. Handle ties are used for 240-volt circuits or multi-wire branch circuits. They
may be removed for 120-volt circuits. See page 6 for instructions on removing and adding
handle ties.

Power inlet (selected models only). The power cord from the generator is plugged into
this inlet. Not needed for hard-wire installation with remote power inlet box.

Power inlet filler plate. Models without the power inlet installed have a filler plate
covering the hole in the wiring compartment cover. This can be replaced with a power
inlet. Models with a power inlet installed have a filler plate included in the unit carton. This
can replace the power inlet for hard-wire installation.

Wiring Compartment Cover. All models include a wiring compartment that can be used
to hard-wire the unit to a remote power inlet box.

Analog wattmeters (suffix -A and -C models). These meters indicate the total load, in
watts, on each side of the generator when the generator is supplying power as follows:

The left meter measures the load on The ri

, C, and E 6-circuit B, D and F 6-circuit , C, E, G and I 10-circuit B, D, F, H and J 10-circuit

Note: The watt meters will register only if power is being used from the generator.

ht meter measures the load on

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Electronic wattmeter (suffix -AE and -CE models). Two sets of LED readouts (a long

and a short) appear on the face of the meter. The left set applies to the circuits shown in
the left box above, with the longer scale indicating the total wattage supplied from the
generator to those circuits, and the shorter scale indicating the relative generator output
voltage on those circuits. In a similar manner, the right set applies to those circuits shown
in the right box above. A green readout indicates that voltage and amperage are within
an acceptable range. In addition, a “mains on” indicator appears in the upper left corner,
and will be lit when utility power is available and the main circuit breaker in the load center
is in the “on” position. The generator must also be connected and running for the “mains
on” indicator to operate properly.

Installation Instructions

Preparing for Installation

You will need the following items:

Electric drill
Screwdriver
Wire cutters/stripper
Hammer
Four anchors and screws
6 or 10 yellow wire connectors (depending on the model)
4 red wire connectors for the 20A and 30A hard-wire models

The following five steps generally apply to all transfer switch installations. The transfer
switch may be installed on either side of the load center.

1. Turn off the main circuit breaker in the load center to ensure your
safety.

2. Remove the cover of the load center.

3. Locate and remove a knockout (ko)
in the bottom of the load center
(Figure 2). Use a 3/4" ko for 6-circuit
models, and a 1" ko for 10-circuit
models.

4. Insert the wires extending from the
end of the flexible conduit through
the ko. Attach the conduit connector
securely with the locknut provided.

5. Anchor the transfer switch to the wall
using the top bracket and bottom
mounting holes located in the
cabinet behind the wiring
compartment cover. Do not attempt

Danger: All current-carrying parts on the LINE side of the main
are still live

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Figure 2