Circuit Breaker Generator Interlock

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Circuit breaker generator interlock.

Not allow the main breaker to be turned on unless the generator breaker is off. Lockout kit breaker lock generator interlock kit square d circuit breaker lockouts rocker switch lockout tagout lock. Eaton ch circuit breaker padlocking device model chplcs 2 48 2 48. 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.

Mechanically interlocks main breaker with field installed generator branch breaker. The circuit breaker interlock can only be used at the main panel. A generator interlock will. Square d by schneider electric homcgk2c homeline cover generator and qom2 frame size main breaker interlock kit.

How a circuit breaker interlock kit works. Prevents utility and generator supplies from being on at the same time. Square d by schneider electric homcgk2c homeline cover generator and qom2 frame size main breaker interlock kit 4 8 out of 5 stars 211 44 66 44. 4 relocate branch breakers to free up necessary space for generator back feed breaker and interlock.

Below are step by step photos depicting an interlock kit installation on an older cutler hammer main circuit breaker panel. 5 install generator back feed breaker. Protects home system from overload. Easy and cost effective solution.

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. 7 drill 3 or 4 holes through panel cover using backing plate as a guide. The interlock kit is simple and ingenious.

Kits include top and bottom interlock plates hardware warning stickers generator operation instructions drill bit generator location sticker. Protects utility linemen from dangerous generator backfeed. 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. 6 install retaining strap around back feed breaker and label.

Only allow the the generator breaker to be switched on if the main breaker is off. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Ite 200a gould ite murray or siemens generator interlock kit 150 amp or 200 amp panels 4 8 out of 5 stars 98.