It doesn't seem there is any transfer switch. Is there any prevision for cutting the supply during a power outage?
452309
The panel seems to have a auto shut off, we flipped the breaker and the power stopped
452310
During power outage, you can simply connect the panel to a battery power system. Please contact us and we will send you specification of the optional battery power system
65562
This transfer switch should be hard wired. It is normally wired to a whole house generator and is designed to manage the loads as demand allows.
2061132
I'm not sure what you mean by "switch kit". Assuming you mean transfer switch the answer is yes, it would be needed if you are planning to provide back up power for your home with this generator. A transfer switch safely connects the generator to your home while isolating the power companys power line, this will prevent the generator from sending power back out to the street. Consult a licensed electrician to get a price estimate for the switch and installation.
429535
Depends on how it's setup and wired. The outlet can be switched or unswitched- instructions are enclosed on how to snip the bridge and wire as noted above to control supply to the outlet.
1357640
We used this in an off grid setup with solar panels and wind turbine. The transfer switch is useless in this setup and you need other parts for it to work properly. But yes this can be used off grid and works especially well for a back up generator for when there isn't enough wind or solar, although I must admit that ours hasn't turned on in months or even years as it is setup to kick on automatically when the voltage in the batteries hits a critical low and that hasn't happened in a while due to an abundance of solar panels. This generator is certainly not cost effective to power a house for any number of days, without grid, solar, wind and/or batteries. Hope this helps We used this in an off grid setup with solar panels and wind turbine. The transfer switch is useless in this setup and you need other parts for it to work properly. But yes this can be used off grid and works especially well for a back up generator for when there isn't enough wind or solar, although I must admit that ours hasn't turned on in months or even years as it is setup to kick on automatically when the voltage in the batteries hits a critical low and that hasn't happened in a while due to an abundance of solar panels. This generator is certainly not cost effective to power a house... » Read More We used this in an off grid setup with solar panels and wind turbine. The transfer switch is useless in this setup and you need other parts for it to work properly. But yes this can be used off grid and works especially well for a back up generator for when there isn't enough wind or solar, although I must admit that ours hasn't turned on in months or even years as it is setup to kick on automatically when the voltage in the batteries hits a critical low and that hasn't happened in a while due to an abundance of solar panels. This generator is certainly not cost effective to power a house for any number of days, without grid, solar, wind and/or batteries. Hope this helps « Show Less
540537
No. There is no selection or switch. You just plug in and wait. It works fine for us.
1845235
Not really, still need the light switch to send power. Switch will be in the on position permanently, and the light and fan controlled by remote.
2055927
Not knowing what else you have or how you plan to install the transfer switch it is difficult to be complete. You need a cord to go between the generator and the tranfer switch. Make sure the cord is long enough ao the generator will be a safe distance. Also make sure it has the correct conectors on both ends.
950611
Don't know - the unit i purchased did not have that switch - but works great!
742657
I'm not sure. There is a small device that is inline with the positive and negative 12v supply that regulates the voltage and can switch on and off power. I assume it is some sort of relay/potentiometer. I don't know where any excess power gets dumped, I think it's just not being used.
897233
I honestly don't know. I haven't had to do it. This thing has been great so far. It seems to have stabilized some of the surges I used to get. I had a Tripp Lite at one point and it was cutting out power by itself - basically doing the exact opposite of what I wanted it to do. I have no regrets so far with this purchase.
1975436
Not that I know of, this unit needs a trigger then it transfers power at a predetermined time setting. Look for a delay timer.
1988101
its just an spst switch and has to be held on to cut. if you release it if cuts power to the tourch.
836588
My setup is similar. I use an inverter on one side and my generator on the other. When my batteries die then i start my generator and wait like 20 seconds and it transfers. No doubt it'll work!
2120503
No switch. Output via load side is continuous as long as panel is generating power.
1870718
No additional breakers are required. The manual transfer switch has its own breakers and your existing service panel breakers are used so that each circuit is protected regardless of power source (obviously circuits NOT modified to be powered by the generator will be 'dead' during a power outage). Your choice of your "must have" circuits is important...I selected my furnace, refrigerator, two lighting circuits, living room wall outlets and basement lights. Thanks to LED bulbs, I can run all of those items on less than 4000 watts. I hope this helps. Stan
1260364
I installed this product about 6 mons ago and it did not have a switch to indicate instant transfer. Mine is delayed even more because I have two switches, one for the generator switch over and then this one that I use for the inverter switch over. It takes about 20 secs.