Reliance Controls Easy/Tran TF152W User manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Reliance Controls Easy/Tran TF furnace transfer switch. Reliance has
been manufacturing transfer switches and equipment in Racine, Wisconsin since 1982 and has been producing
high-quality electrical equipment for over 100 years. Reliance is the Loadside® transfer switch used in nearly
90% of the installations done by professional electricians. Your transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, for the U.S. and
Canada, and meets all requirements of the National Electrical Code.
STANDBY POWER FURNACE SWITCH
Easy/Tran
®
TF152W, TF202W
TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
1. Power Drill 6. Tape Measure
2. Wire Stripper and Cutter (10 to 14 gauge) 7. Three Wall Anchors
3. Insulated Screwdrivers 8. Battery Powered Lighting during Installation
(#2 Phillips, ¼” Flat Tip or #2 Square Tip 9. A Non-Contact Voltage Detector (optional)
depending on your load center)
4. Hammer
5. Marking Pencil
PARTS LIST for Easy / Tran TF FURNACE TRANSFER SWITCH
15 Amp (TF152W) or 20 Amp (TF202W) Single-Circuit Transfer Switch
5-15F Flanged Inlet, 15A or 5-20F Flanged Inlet, 20A
5 Yellow Wire Connectors
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Improper installation of the transfer
switch could cause damage or personal injury by
electrocution or fire. Installation must be performed
by a qualified electrician, or others knowledgeable of
electrical systems, in compliance with all applicable
electrical codes.
Reliance transfer switches covered in
this manual should not be used for electric water
heaters, clothes dryers, electric ranges, central air
conditioners or other appliances or systems that may
exceed the capacity of the product.
Transfer switches are required for use with portable
generators by Article 702 of the National Electrical Code
Reliance Controls Corporation is
not responsible for damage or
injury caused by incorrect
installation of this transfer switch.
Member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Mounting the
Easy/Tran
®
TF
1.
Loosen the front plate by removing one screw on the front and
loosening the two screws on the bottom. Tilt the front plate
forward to access the mounting holes in the back of the
cabinet.
2.
Position the Easy/Tran TF so that its bottom center is about
18 inches from the bottom center of your load center. The
end of the flexible conduit whip should be lined up with a 1/2”
knockout hole on the bottom of your load center (Figure 2).
3.
Mark the position of the three mounting holes of the transfer
switch with a pencil.
4.
Anchor the EasyTran TF to the wall with two appropriate
anchors.
5.
When feeding the generator power from a power inlet box
(sold separately), follow the installation instructions provided
with the power inlet box. Select a convenient knockout on one
of the sides of the transfer switch. Run building wire or
Romex®, (purchased separately) as approved by local
electrical code, from the power inlet box to the transfer switch.
Use three of the yellow wire connectors to connect the leads
in the transfer switch to the wire from the power inlet box.
Connect the black wire from the transfer switch to the black
wire from the power inlet box; connect the white wire in the
transfer switch to the white wire from the power inlet box:
connect the green wire in the transfer switch to the green wire
from the power inlet box. Skip steps 6 and 7.
6.
When used in a non-indoor dry location, the flanged inlet can
be installed by removing the two screws on the front of the
transfer switch and remove the inlet cover and placing the
flanged inlet into the opening and fasten with the same
screws. Be careful to reconnect the green (ground) wires to
the one inlet screw.
7.
Connect the black wire to the brass terminal of the inlet;
connect the white wire to the silver terminal of the inlet;
connect the green wire to the green terminal of the inlet.
8.
To re-install the front plate, tilt it back into the cabinet and
attach with the screws in Step 1.
NOTE: Do not attempt to bend the flexible conduit
whip beyond its structural capabilities.
B. Connecting the Flexible Conduit Whip to
Your Load Center
1.
Set up battery-powered lighting to clearly illuminate your work
area.
2. Turn off the main utility breaker (Figure 3).
3.
Remove the cover of your load center. Keep in mind that the
wires on the utility side of the main breaker are still live and if
contacted could cause serious injury or death. If available,
use a non-contact voltage detector to insure that the power is
off on the non-utility side of the main breaker.
Even with the main power switch
turned off, the wires on the utility
side of the main breaker are still
live and contact with them can
cause serious injury or death.
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Figure 2
Figure 3

4. Remove the appropriate knockout hole in the bottom of
your load center with a screwdriver and hammer. (See
step A-2 above.)
5. Insert all four of the wires extending from the end of the
flexible conduit whip through the knockout hole. Fasten
the conduit connector attached to the whip into the
knockout hole using the nut provided.
Figure 5
C. Connecting the Neutral and Ground
Wire
1.
Find the white wire (Neutral) and the green wire
(ground) among the wires from the transfer switch that
you have inserted into the load center.
2.
Strip approximately 5/8” from the end of the white
wire. Locate the neutral bar and partially unscrew a
terminal screw on the bar. Insert the stripped end of
the wire into the side of the bar under the screw and
retighten the screw. (Figure 4)
3.
Locate the ground bar. (It should be labeled.)
Connect the green wire to the ground bar in the same
way as in step #2. In service entrance load centers,
the ground bar and neutral bar are frequently the
same; if so, the ground and neutral wires can be
connected to either.
D. Connecting a 120 Volt Furnace Circuit
1.
Turn off the furnace circuit breaker. Disconnect the
wire that is attached to it.
2.
Find the black, red and grey wires from the Easy/Tran
TF.
3.
Cut the red wire at a length convenient for it to reach
to the furnace circuit breaker. Strip 5/8” from the end
of the wire. Connect the red wire to the furnace circuit
breaker and retighten the screw on the breaker.
4.
Cut the black wire from the transfer switch to a length
convenient for attaching it to the wire you removed
from the furnace circuit breaker in #1. Strip 5/8” from
the end of the wire.
5.
Insert both wires—the one removed from the furnace
circuit breaker and the black wire from the furnace
relay—into a yellow wire connecter. Tighten the
connection and push the connected wires back into
the wiring compartment of the load center.
6.
Locate the neutral wire for the furnace circuit. This can
typically be accomplished by tracing the load wire that
you inserted into the wire connector in step 5 back to
its knockout opening and locating the neutral (white)
wire that is utilizing the same opening (see figure 5
“furnace wiring”).
7.
Remove this neutral wire from the neutral bar. Strip
5/8” from the end of the GREY transfer switch wire
then insert both the furnace neutral and grey wire into
a yellow wire connector. Tighten the connection and
push the connected wires back into the wiring
compartment of the lead center.
This completes the wiring of the Easy/Tran TF.
Proceed to Section E.
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Figure 4

E. Finishing Up
After you have completed the steps in Sections A through
D, complete the installation by doing the following:
1.
Turn the furnace circuit breaker in your load center
back on.
2. Turn on the main breaker.
3.
Position the toggle switch on the Easy/Tran TF to the
LINE position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
You want your generator to be ready when you need it -- so, it is important to perform the following steps once a month:
•Start and run generator power through your transfer switch circuits.
•Keep your fuel tank filled with fresh fuel.
With your Reliance Controls Easy/Tran TF installed, it is not necessary to turn off any of your load center breakers when starting
your generator, even when utility power is fully functional. This is because the double throw break-before-make action of the furnace
relay prevents feeding generator power to the utility and, conversely, prevents feeding utility power back to your generator.
A. Transferring from Utility Power to Generator Power in an Emergency
1. Make sure that the toggle switch on the Easy/Tran TF is in the LINE position.
2. Plug the appropriate extension cord into the appropriate receptacle on your generator.
3. Plug the female end of the extension cord into power inlet box or the Easy/Tran TF, depending on the installation.
4. Start your generator outdoors and let it warm to a point where it is running evenly.
5. Turn the toggle switch on the furnace relay to the GEN position.
B. Transferring back to Utility Power When the Power Is Restored
1. Move the toggle switch on the Easy/Tran TF back to the LINE position.
2. Turn off your generator.
3.
Unplug the extension cord.
SPECIFICATIONS
TF152
TF202
Maximum Watts
1875
2500
Maximum Combined Load @ 125 Volts AC (Amps)
15
20
Maximum Load per Circuit from Generator (Amps)
15
20
Maximum Load per circuit from Load Center (Amps)
20
20
Wattmeters
No
No
Number of Knockouts Available 1/2" or 3/4"
2
2
Cabinet Dimensions H x W x D (inches)
7 1/2" x 7" x 4 1/2"
7 1/2" x 7" x 4 1/2"
Cabinet Type (NEMA)
1
1
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Five Year Limited Warranty
Reliance Controls Corporation (“Reliance”) warrants this Protran® Manual Transfer Switch (“Switch”) to be free from failure to perform as
intended due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of manufacture, provided the Switch has been
installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and has not been subjected to misuse, alteration, accident, or repair not
performed by Reliance. If, within such warranty period, the original purchaser gives written notice to Reliance at the address shown below and
the Switch has been proven to Reliance’s reasonable satisfaction to be defective, then Reliance at its sole option shall either: (i) supply a
replacement component(s) for the defective component(s) or (ii) repair or replace the Switch. Reliance’s obligation is strictly limited to said repair
or replacement of the Switch and Reliance shall not be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damages. The cost of labor to remove or
install a replacement component or Switch is not included in this warranty. The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other expressed
or implied warranties, if any, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Reliance
strongly recommends that the purchaser seek the advice of a licensed electrician to determine the suitability of this product, and for its proper
installation in accordance with all applicable state and local building codes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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Website: www.reliancecontrols.com
6/10/10