Circuit Breaker Generator Interlock

Prevents utility and generator supplies from being on at the same time.

Circuit breaker generator interlock.

7 drill 3 or 4 holes through panel cover using backing plate as a guide. A generator interlock will. The kit isolates the two systems so that power from the generator will never back feed into utility lines and vice versa. Mechanically interlocks main breaker with field installed generator branch breaker.

Not allow the main breaker to be turned on unless the generator breaker is off. A video on how to. It provides a mechanical interlock which acts as a manual transfer switch so that the utility and generator breakers cannot be turned on at the same time. 6 install retaining strap around back feed breaker and label.

Ch br load centers and meter breakers for indoor and. The circuit breaker interlock can only be used at the main panel. Below are step by step photos depicting an interlock kit installation on an older cutler hammer main circuit breaker panel. How a circuit breaker interlock kit works.

Protects home system from overload. Ite 200a gould ite murray or siemens generator interlock kit 150 amp or 200 amp panels 4 8 out of 5 stars 98. The photo above is from a job site where i installed a circuit breaker generator transfer interlock device which allows either the main electrical panel breaker or the generator feed circuit breaker to be on but never both. Free delivery with 45 order.

5 install generator back feed breaker. Only allow the the generator breaker to be switched on if the main breaker is off. Kits include top and bottom interlock plates hardware warning stickers generator operation instructions drill bit generator location sticker. Lockout kit breaker lock generator interlock kit square d circuit breaker lockouts rocker switch lockout tagout lock.

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Square d by schneider electric homcgk2c homeline cover generator and qom2 frame size main breaker interlock kit. Mechanical interlock bq circuit breakers 4 7 out of 5 stars 7. A generator interlock kit is great if you want to supply power to your entire circuit breaker panel and can be an economical choice compared to installing a separate external transfer switch.