Reliance Controls TF201W User Manual

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, and meets all requirements of the National Electrical Code.

Transfer switches are required for use with portable

Reliance Controls Corporation is

Member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Ass

ociation

STANDBY POWER FURNACE SWITCH

Easy/Tran®

TF151, TF151W, TF201 and TF201W

Congratulations on your purchase of the Reliance Controls Easy/Tran TF furnace transfer switch. Reliance has
been manufacturing transfer switches and equipment in Racine, Wisconsin since 1982 and has been producing
high-quality electrical equipment for nearly 100 years. Reliance is the Loadside® transfer switch used in nearly
90% of the installations done by professional electricians. Your transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, for the U.S. and

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION

1. Power Drill 6. Tape Measure

2. Wire Stripper and Cutter (10 to 14 gauge) 7. Three Wall Anchors

3. Insulated Screwdrivers 8. Battery Powered Lighting during Installation
(#2 Phillips, ¼” Flat Tip or #2 Square Tip 9. A Non-Contact Voltage Detector (optional)

depending on your load center)

4. Hammer

5. Marking Pencil

PARTS LIST for Easy / Tran

TF

FURNACE TRANSFER SWITCH

15 Amp (TF151) or 20 Amp (TF201) Single-Circuit Transfer Switch
5 Yellow Wire Connectors

SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

generators by Article 702 of the National Electrical Code

not responsible for damage or

injury caused by incorrect

installation of this transfer switch.

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

this manual should not be used for electric water
heaters, clothes dryers, electric ranges, central air
conditioners or other appliances or systems that may
exceed the capacity of the product.

Improper installation of the transfer

Reliance transfer switches covered in

Branch

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Rated Circuit Breaker

Toggle Switch

Pre-Wired Flexible Conduit Whip

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Panel Light

Cover Plate

KEY COMPONENTS OF THE RELIANCE CONTROLS FURNACE TRANSFER

SWITCH FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS

The circuit breaker is either a 15 Amp
(TF151) or 20 Amp (TF201) push-to reset
branch-rated circuit breaker that protects
the branch circuit when the toggle switch
is in the GEN position. In the LINE
position, the branch circuit is protected by
the furnace breaker in the load center

Contains two hot, one neutral and one ground wire
required to make connections between the furnace
transfer switch and the furnace circuit breaker in
your load center. Each wire is color-coded for easy
identification. Conduit and fittings not supplied on

.

This light is powered by the generator
only

This switch allows you to select either
GEN (generator) or LINE (utility) as the
power source for the furnace circuit
breaker that has been wired through the
transfer switch. The OFF position
generally is not used, as a switch in the
OFF position removes the furnace circuit
both from generator and utility power