Does this need a dedicated breaker or can it be connected to a breaker that is already in use?
2023003
NEC states only one wire per terminal, but the unit would work fine with 2, if you do not do it to code. It would have to be a very secure connection to avoid resistance heating. Try to do it to code if possible, extra breakers are only $15. Replacing some 15 and 20 amp single pole breakers with Tandem breakers in other slots would allow space to insert the extra breaker at the top of the lineup and keep it to code.
2023004
I have moved since I had this installed by an electrician in my house and I don't remember how he installed it. We have not installed one yet on our current house. I would ask an electrician. Sorry I can't help you. This was recommended to me by the company that put lightning rods on our house.
1616913
This will go in the place of two existing breakers. The two 20amp breakers on the outside allow you to do this without the need of any extra breaker space. The one white wire needs to connect to the neutral bar in the main panel.
1102103
I should. Have licensed electrician review the install manual (available at product website), and if breakers are not new, suggest replacing. Great product. I've had mine for about a year, and it works great.
1514910
The do not have to be the same circuit breaker, at least not at my mom's house. However if you have separate breaker panels in your home, it might not work. One note, the units do have to have plugged in so that the hot and neutral wires are connected in parallel. I found out that one of my mom's outlets had be wired with the hot and neutral wires reversed - I had to flip the unit in that outlet 180 degrees to get the two to talk to each other.
1401917
That wouldn't be a good idea because you will be removing a built-in protection against electrocution/short circuits and I'm sure it's against the building code. I would find another outlet to replace.
428581
No, I just wired it to the thermostat that was wired directly to the breaker. Just like your furnace thermostat.
1163944
You will need to get a licensed Electrical to solve your problem. To connect the switch correctly it is important to do a proper connection to get this switch to work. It is critical as an improper connection can damage the electronic controls in the switch and then it is damaged. Sorry I am not there to help you out but a local electrician should be able to check this out for you.
1120467
According to the diagram on the switch cover on the timer I connected it is wired as N. Burnett says, white wire from your main breaker box to A and the black wire from the same box to #1. The load, what you want to switch, is connected as the diagram shows.
629892
I don't think so, It shouldn't be an issue using your current wiring set up to disconnect and attach to this unit.
60126
Hello Mr. Moore, Flipping the breaker is certainly an option to prevent unauthorized use but to prevent wear-and-tear on the breaker it might be best to have your electrical contractor install a disconnect switch that can be locked. These switches are designed for constant on-and-off use. Thank you. Mike Cosgrove, AeroVironment Customer Service
946718
Yes you can use this unit. Make sure you have it on at least a 25 amp breaker.
2260454
It will feature 1 breaker. This does not feature any pre-wired circuits. The switch is designed to be installed prior to the home's main panel to provide whole-house protection for your backup power needs.
1036083
You'd have to contact Intermatic for a definite answer. It has a neutral wire but I don't know for sure if it would work properly without it connected. I think it should but that's only a guess.
1281904
As in you want to use this with direct current? You could use adapters for your application, remember to have some sort of breaker in line so you dont destroy anything
1650729
Yes. Just be VERY careful disconnecting the existing unit as the connections are fragile.
1354772
This is a hard wire unit. You must connect it to existing wiring or connect your own cord with plug.
1084194
You'll need a 50amp breaker, don't back feed, install an interlock. You need to make sure you can't have your generator breaker on at the same time your main breaker is on.