Circuit Breaker Generator Interlock

How a circuit breaker interlock kit works.

Circuit breaker generator interlock.

The circuit breaker interlock can only be used at the main panel. 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. Below are step by step photos depicting an interlock kit installation on an older cutler hammer main circuit breaker panel. Free delivery with 45 order.

A video on how to. Easy and cost effective solution. Kits include top and bottom interlock plates hardware warning stickers generator operation instructions drill bit generator location sticker. The interlock kit is simple and ingenious.

Square d by schneider electric homcgk2c homeline cover generator and qom2 frame size main breaker interlock kit. Eaton ch circuit breaker padlocking device model chplcs 2 48 2 48. 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.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. 7 drill 3 or 4 holes through panel cover using backing plate as a guide. 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. Lockout kit breaker lock generator interlock kit square d circuit breaker lockouts rocker switch lockout tagout lock.

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. Ch br load centers and meter breakers for indoor and. Ite 200a gould ite murray or siemens generator interlock kit 150 amp or 200 amp panels 4 8 out of 5 stars 98. 6 install retaining strap around back feed breaker and label.

Protects home system from overload. Prevents utility and generator supplies from being on at the same time. The kit isolates the two systems so that power from the generator will never back feed into utility lines and vice versa. Protects utility linemen from dangerous generator backfeed.

Only allow the the generator breaker to be switched on if the main breaker is off. Mechanical interlock bq circuit breakers 4 7 out of 5 stars 7. 4 relocate branch breakers to free up necessary space for generator back feed breaker and interlock.