Generac’s Automatic Transfer Switches make power management simple by automatically redirecting power from the generator to your household during an outage. These transfer switches distribute power from your home standby generator without the need for user interaction.
What is a Generac power management Smart switch?
Smart Management Module
They work with your transfer switch, monitoring each selected circuit and automatically supplying power where it’s needed so you can get the most from your generator. A Generac power management system can use up to eight individual Smart Management Modules, depending on your needs.
What is a smart switch on a generator?
Smart Switch technology regulates power supply by turning on generator without manual operation to automatically switch power sources. Compact, easy to store, and maneuver at less than 9 lb.
How far can a generator be from the transfer switch?
Most generators are safe up to about 60 to 70 feet away from the transfer switch. That extra distance can help cut the generator’s loudness. It can also help you place the generator somewhere less noticeable on your property.
Can I put a transfer switch on the whole house?
A Whole House Transfer Switch is for portable generator owners who are interested in home backup power. Whole House switches can provide power to hard-wired loads such as your home’s furnace, water heater, well pump, or lights. Whole House Transfer Switches include a 200 Amp utility main.
How much does a transfer switch cost?
A transfer switch allows you to power any of those—and skip the extension cords. Plan on a cost of $500 to $1,500 for the switch, including installation, which usually takes less than a day.
What does a Generac Smart Module do?
Generac Smart Management Modules allow for more coverage with a smaller generator through smart load management. 100 Amp, 240 Volt single-phase SMM (Smart Management Module) manages inrush of electrical loads on startup and automatically sheds them during generator overload conditions.
Can a Generac transfer switch be mounted outside?
Our service-entrance rated transfer switches include a 200 Amp utility main. Designed to mount on the outside of a house or building next to the utility meter, it connects to the load center indoors via sub-feed lugs.
How do I use a generator transfer switch?
How do I use a Transfer Switch?
Turn off all the circuit breakers in the transfer switch to the off position.Move your generator outside. Start the generator and let it warm up.Flip the main breakers in the transfer switch to the Generator position.Turn on the circuits you wish to power, one at a time.
