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    1 POWER CENTER For Models R2060, R3060, R 5010, R2020, R3020, R5020, R6010, R6020, R1020, R1220 All models are suitable as service entrance equipme nt. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Warning : Gen/Tran transfer switches sho uld be installed by a pro fessional electrician familiar wit h electrical wiring and codes, and ex p erienced in work[...]

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    2 What is the Power Center? The PowerStay™ Power Center is a com bined indoor/outdoor transfer switch and distribution panel. It can be used as service ent rance equipment for 60 Amp, 100 Amp and 200 Amp serv ices. In addition to being a transfer switch, the Power Center adds additional c ircuits for outdoor applications such as air conditioner c[...]

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    3 For “Hard-wired” Ge nerator Connection: (Models R6010, R6020, R1020, R1220) 1. Follow steps 1 - 6 as described above. 2. Installer to determine size of conduit for b ringing power from generator t o the Power Center. KOs on bottom of Power Center sh ould be used, although alternate entry is adequate when necessary. Wa tertight hubs should be [...]

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    4 Transferring from Generator Power to Utility Power: 1. On the Power Center, turn OFF Generator MA IN breaker and turn ON Utility MAIN breaker. On 200 amp s Main breaker models, this w ill require sliding the interlock mechanism up with the left hand while turning ON the 200 amp circuit breaker. 2. Turn ON any branch circuit br eakers in the Power[...]