OWNERS MANUAL
EMERGENCY TRANSFER
SERVICE KIT
INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed
during installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries.
Read and understand all instructions in the manual before starting and
operating a generator set with this transfer system
USING THIS MANUAL
Congratulations on your choice of a WINCO
Emergency Transfer Kit.
To get the best performance from your new
Emergency Tranfer system, it is important that you
carefully read and follow the operating instructions
in this manual.
PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION
You must be sure your engine generator set and
emergency transfer system are::
* Properly serviced before starting
* Operated in a well ventilated area
* Operated so that exhaust gases are dispersed
safely
* Wired by a qualified electrician
* Operated only for its designed purposes
* Used only by operators who understand its
operation
* Properly maintained
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION i
GUIDE TO PRODUCT SAFETY 1
EMERGENCY TRANSFER SERVICE KIT
Description 2
Preparation 2
System Layout 2
Installation 3
Testing the System 4
Repair Parts List 5
WARRANTY 6
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This engine generator set has been designed and
manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance.
Poor maintenance, improper or careless use can result
in potential deadly hazards; from electrical shock,
exhaust gas asphyxiation, or fire. Please read all
safety instructions carefully before installation or use.
Keep these instructions handy for future reference.
Take special note and follow all warnings on the unit
labels and in the manuals.
before refueling.
b. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children.
c. Do not smoke or use open flame near the
generator set or fuel tank.
d. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its
proper use. Fire extinguishers rated ABC by
NFPA are appropriate.
e. Store fuel only in an approved container, and
onlyin a well-ventilated area.
f. Follow local codes for closeness to combustible
material.
ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS
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DANGER:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme
situations.
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WARNING:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
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CAUTION:
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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NOTE:
CAUTION is also used on the unit labels and in this
manual to indicate a situation that could result in
serious damage or destruction of the equipment and
possible personal injury.
1. ELECTRIC SHOCK - The output voltage present in
this equipment can cause a fatal electric shock. This
equipment must be operated by a responsible person.
a. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator
without proper instruction.
b. Guard against electric shock.
c. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.
d. Use extreme care if operating this unit in rain or
snow.
e. Use only three-prong grounded receptacles and
extension cords.
f. Be sure the unit is properly grounded to an
external ground rod driven into the earth.
2. FIRE HAZARD - Natural gas and L.P. present a
hazard of possible explosion and/or fire.
a. Do not refuel when the engine is running or hot.
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes
3. DEADLY EXHAUST GAS - Exhaust fumes from any
gasoline engine contain carbon monoxide, an
invisible, odorless and deadly gas that must be mixed
with fresh air.
a. Operate only in well ventilated areas.
b. Never operate indoors.
c. Never operate the unit in such a way as to allow
exhaust gases to seep back into closed rooms
(i.e. through windows, walls or floors).
4. NOISE HAZARD - Excessive noise is not only tiring,
but continual exposure can lead to loss of hearing.
a. Use hearing protection equipment when working
around this equipment for long periods of time.
b. Keep your neighbors in mind when permanently
installing this equipment.
5. CLEANLINESS - Keep the generator and surrounding area clean.
a. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that
create slippery conditions around the unit.
b. Remove any rags or other material that could
create potential fire hazards.
c. Carefully clean up any gas or oil spills before
starting the unit.
d. Never allow leaves or other flammable material
to build up around the engine intake or exhaust
area.
6. SERVICING EQUIPMENT - All service, including the
installation or replacement of service parts, should be
performed only by a qualified technician.
a. Use only factory approved repair parts.
b. Do not work on this equipment when fatigued.
c. Never remove the protective guards, cover, or
receptacle panels while the engine is running.
d. Use extreme caution when working on electrical
components. High output voltages from this
equipment can cause serious injury or death.
e. Always avoid hot mufflers, exhaust manifolds,
and engine parts. They all can cause severe
burns instantly.
f. Installing a generator set is not a “do-it-yourself”
project. Consult a qualified, licensed electrician
or contractor. The installation must comply
with all national, state, and local codes.
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EMERGENCY TRANSFER SERVICE
The Emergency Transfer Service kit includes a UL
Approved Square 'D' manual power isolation switch.
When properly installed it will safely disconnect the
normal power service from your home emergency
electrical circuits and reconnect them to a portable
generator. It is not designed to transfer your whole
electrical system, only selected circuits you need
powered during a power failure (i.e. furnace, refrigerator, freezer and minimal lighting). This system is
comprised of three major parts. The manual transfer
center, exterior 'J' (junction) box for connections and
cord storage and the 12' four wire cord set with the plug
installed.
The manual transfer center is built around two 60 amp
backfeed Square "D" circuit breakers with a mechanical
interlock bar installed. Manual transfer center also has
additional space for the customer to install two 240 volt
breakers, or one 240 volt and two 120 volt breakers or
four 120 volt breakers. The load center uses standard
Square D circuit breakers type QO and Q1. The 120
volt breakers may be replace with type QO-T circuit
breakers, providing up to eight 120 volt circuits.
WIRING THE EMERGENCY TRANSFER
SERVICE KIT
WARNING - PERSONAL INJURY
All wiring must be done by a licensed electrician, and
must conform to the national electrical code and comply
with all state and local codes and regulations. Check
with your local electrical inspectors before proceeding!
PREPARATION
Before doing any wiring you must decide which circuits
you want to back up. As discussed earlier you will have
a limited number of circuits that can be moved from your
primary distribution panel to the Emergency Load
Distribution Panel.
The primary thing to remember when you are selecting
your circuits is that the generator has a very limited
amperage capability. What this means is that your
combined load on the generator cannot exceed the
nameplate rating on either power feed of your generator.
Before beginning the installation process it is very
important to plan which circuits you want to move from
your main circuit breaker panel into the manual emergency transfer panel. That way you can purchase only
the breakers you need and will have room for everything
when you are completed.
Also take into account any electric motors that you are
going to operate. Motor loads have a very high amperage inrush when the motors first start up. If you don't
have sufficient generator capability with your other loads
running, the motor will stall and possibly do damage to
the motor or other connected loads.
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TYPICAL SYSTEM LAYOUT USING THE
WINCO PSS6HE GENERATOR
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INSTALLATION
The first step will be to install the 'J' box on the outside
of the house and the Emergency Load Distribution Panel
next to your existing distribution panel. Remember the
circuits you take out of the main panel will be reinstalled
in the emergency panel, so these should be as close
together as possible.
Next you need to install a two pole (240 Volt) circuit
breaker in the current distribution panel. This circuit
breaker should be sized according to the load you are
going to wire into the emergency panel. But in no case
can it exceed the 60 amp breaker rating in the Emergency panel.
Next you will need to pull four wires from the main
panel to the emergency panel. The wire size will
depend on what amperage breaker you are using. The
two Hot leads will attach to the right hand 60 amp
breaker. The neutral and ground will be attached to the
appropriate bars in the emergency panel.
You will also need to install four leads from the 'J' box
to the emergency panel. These leads should be
attached to the cord set provided with the Emergency
Transfer Service Kit. The cord set is color coded the red
and black leads are hot , white is neutral and green is
ground. Be sure to mark your leads before installation
to insure that they get attached in the Emergency panel
correctly. All connections in the 'J' box should be
watertight. The red and black leads will attach to the
left hand 60 amp circuit breaker in the emergency panel.
The white will be routed to the neutral bar and the green
to the ground bar.
Switch Shown With Both Breakers Open
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Next you will need to install your load circuit breakers
in the emergency panel. Again you can use any
combination of breakers that you want. The emergency
panel uses Square "D" circuit breakers type QO, if you
need to use the tandem breakers on the 120 circuit they
are type QO-T.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Caution must be used when loading the generator,
overloading either of the 120 volt sides will cause the
breaker to trip disconnecting all the loads
The final step will be to move your load leads from the
main distribution panel to the emergency panel.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Your first step in testing the Emergency panel will be
to close the circuit breaker in the main panel feeding
the Emergency panel. Check your voltage in the
emergency panel to insure you have the correct voltage
in all locations. Then close the utility circuit breaker in
the emergency panel.
INTERLOCKING BREAKER IN THE
UTILITY POSITION
2. Close your load breakers and make sure everything
that you have wired to the Emergency panel is working
properly on utility power.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Failure to properly limit and balance the load applied to
the generator will cause the generator to produce low
voltage and may damage the engine generator set. It
may also cause severe damage to the loads connected
to the generator at that time. Improper loading of the
generator set constitutes abuse and will not be covered
by warranty. 5. If the voltage from the generator should
drop too far, turn the generator side breaker off. This will
remove the load from the generator. At this point you are
going to have to determine why the voltage dropped.
Either you have it overloaded or the engine is not getting
enough fuel to carry the load.
6. After correcting the problem, retest the system
starting at step 3.
7. If everything tests ok, you can turn the generator
breaker off and turn the utility breaker back on. This is
how the system is left until you need the generator.
3. Start the engine generator set and plug the power
cord into the generator. Check your voltages at the
bottom lugs on the generator circuit breaker (left 60 amp
breaker).
4. If the voltages are correct shut the utility breaker off
and move the generator breaker to the on position. The
generator should now be powering your connected
loads. Monitor the voltage coming from the generator
and make sure that it stays at the proper level.
INTERLOCKING BREAKER IN THE
GENERATOR POSITION
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30 & 60 AMP PARTS LIST
REF # PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION
1 64482-000 REF Box Assembly
2 64489-000 REF Service Panel Assembly
3 64485-000 1 Panel
4 91720-000 1 Padlock
5 64484-000 1 Cover
6 64490-000 REF Cord Assembly 30A
6A 64490-001 REF Cord Assembly 60A
NI 64494-000 1 Load Center 100A
NI 56899-004 2 Circuit Breaker 60A, 240V
NI 64495-000 1 Interlock
NI 64496-000 1 Ground Bar Kit
NI 64492-000 1 Plug, NEMA L14-30P, 30A
NI 300137 1 Plug, NEMA 14-60P, 60A
NI 92157-001 1 1” Romex Connector
NI 98400-000 12FT 10/4 AWG Flexible Cord, 30A
NI 64072-000 12FT 6/4 AWG Flexible Cord, 60A
NI Not Illustrated
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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
WINCO, Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser for 12 months or 1000 hours
which ever occurs first, that goods manufactured or supplied by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material, provided such goods are installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with WINCO written instructions.
WINCO’s sole liability, and Purchaser’s sole remedy for a failure under this warranty,
shall be limited to the repair of the product. At WINCO’s option, material found to be
defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service will be repaired or
replaced. For warranty service, return the product within 12 months or 1000 hours which
ever occurs first from the date of purchase, transportation charges prepaid, to your
nearest WINCO Authorized Service Center or to WINCO, Inc. at Le Center Minnesota.
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY.
To the extent permitted by law, any and all warranties, including those of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to 12 months or 1000 hours which ever
accurs first, from date of purchase. In no event is WINCO liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Note: Some states do not allow limitation on the duration of implied warranty and some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations may not apply in every instance. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights which may vary from state to state.
WINCO reserves the right to change or improve its products without incurring any obligations to make such changes or improvement on products purchased previously.
EXCLUSIONS:
WINCO does not warrant Engines. Engines are covered exclusively by the warranties of their
respective manufacturers, see enclosed warranties.
WINCO does not warrant Batteries, or Other Component Parts that are warranted by their respective manufacturers.
WINCO does not warrant modifications or alterations which were not made by WINCO, Inc.
WINCO does not warrant products which have been subjected to misuse and/or negligence or have been involved in an accident.
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Phone: 507-357-6831
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