Ge Generator Breaker Interlock

How can i install a generator interlock kit on my existing ge main circuit breaker panel so that i can connect a portable generator to it safely.

Ge generator breaker interlock.

Uses type tqdl21200 main breaker only. The install actually was very easy but when i put the front cover back on the tabs for the main breaker s and generator breakers just don t properly engage. The interlock kit is for use to make an existing meter socket load center a generator panel. It is compatible with tsm415 or tsm420 powermark gold meter socket load centers.

The ge powermark gold load center generator interlock kit is used to convert an existing load center into a generator panel. You first must determine if you have the needed circuit breaker spaces for a generator circuit breaker in your main electrical panel. Installation instructions to read pdf files you need the adobe acrobat reader 6 0 or higher. The kit isolates the two systems so that power from the generator will never back feed into utility lines and vice versa.

The interlock kit is simple and ingenious. The kit includes assembled base and interlock plates interlock label auxiliary breaker retainer mounting hardware and instructions. Fits any feed through panel with two double pole 1 breakers. This kit is ul listed and ansi certified.

Usually two but sometimes three spaces are needed to accommodate the interlock kit. Generator interlock kit for ge 150 or 200 amp main breaker spacing between main and branch breakers is 1 1 4 inches met lab listed e113887 kit includes interlock drill bit labeling and retaining strap for generator breaker please verify panel type by checking second picture see more product details. Works in all four corners. 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.

I just bought and installed this interlock on my ge powermark gold loadcenter 4 handle left right mains meticulously following the instructions though they are barely useful. This interlock kit performs like a manual transfer switch for general electric ge electrical panels and requires.