LATING Generator Interlock Kit for Horizontal Only Main Cutler Hammer CH-Series 150 and 200 Amp Panels, Blue
Why is a generator interlock so important?
With aging electrical infrastructure and frequent severe weather, the power to your home frequently trips, which affects thousands of families nationwide. However, this can be very dangerous to use the utility and generator at the same time, it may be causing circuit loads to burn out or generators to burn out, etc..
The National Electric Code Requires a Generator Interlock Device When Powering a Breaker Panel with a Generator. Failure to Install an Interlock Could Have Fatal Consequences to a Lineman or Utility Worker!
How It Works?
When moved down, the plate blocks the generator back feed circuit breaker and allows the main breaker to remain ON.
When moved up, the generator back feed circuit breaker may be turned ON, but the main circuit breaker is blocked and will remain OFF.
What is a generator interlock kit?
Generator interlock kit consists of two sliding metal plates held together by three bolts.
It is a device just manual slide up and down interlock plate to allow safe back feeding of your home through a portable generator during power outages, preventing utility and generator supplies from being ON at the same time.
It’s used to direct the generator power to any circuit in your house safely in the event of an unexpected power outage, so that you can use electricity normally.
NOTE: Only qualified personnel should be working on any panel box. An amateur should never open or work on a panel box. Please follow all rules and regulations of the National Electric Code.
EASY TO INSTALL THE INTERLOCK KIT:
1. Power Off
Power off, place the bottom plate(holes only) EXACTLY as shown and then use the pen to mark holes through the bottom plate's holes.
2. Drill Holes
Remove the panel cover from the breaker panel and drill the three holes marked on the panel cover using the supp
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Item# : SPM9282398529
Model # : iSH09-M463668mn
