Generator Interlock Device

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Generator interlock device. Each kit functions like a manual transfer switch allowing you to safely and easily connect your portable generator to your home s electrical panel. Developed and manufactured by a second generation licensed electrician with over 25 years of experience our generator interlock kit product line offers a wide assortment of clips both listed and non listed and are available. Once the kit is installed you ll be able to safely and conveniently power household systems and devices through your electrical system. Kits include top and bottom interlock plates hardware warning stickers generator operation instructions drill bit generator location sticker.

This eliminates unsafe generator backfeeding situations that could potentially electrocute electric power company workers or destroy the generator. All electrical equipment should be installed and maintained by qualified licensed personnel. Unlike a transfer switch an interlock kit allows you to provide power to anything in your home since it isn t just limited to 6 8 circuit breakers. A generator interlock kit is a device to allow safe backfeeding of a home through a portable generator during power outages.

Not allow the main breaker to be turned on unless the generator breaker is off. These interlock kits are designed specifically to work with siemens electrical panels. The interlock kit allows only one of these feed systems to be operational at the same time which prevents both sources from being connected together. The interlock kit allows you to safely disconnect your panel from the utility feed and switch it over to the generator which is being fed through a new generator breaker.

Any consequences arising from improper use is the responsibility of the user homeowner. The interlock kit is installed on the front cover of the breaker panel. Only allow the the generator breaker to be switched on if the main breaker is off. A generator interlock kit or just interlock kit is a device designed to allow safe powering of a home by a portable generator during a power outage it is a less expensive alternative to purchasing and installing a dedicated transfer switch the kit achieves the same function by adding an external interlock onto an existing breaker panel that allows the main breaker to be turned on or one.