#GENERLINK TRANSFER SWITCH GENERATOR#

Never refuel a hot generator or one that is running hot engine parts or exhaust can ignite gasoline.

Don’t leave a running generator unattended turn it off at night and when away from home.

Consider that the sound of your generator may not be music to everyone’s ears!

#GENERLINK TRANSFER SWITCH WINDOWS#

If the power is out, your neighbors are probably sleeping with their windows open. It works like a smoke alarm, sounding an alert if carbon-monoxide levels become dangerous.

To be safe, buy a battery-operated carbon-monoxide alarm when you buy your generator.

Keep generators away from all open windows – including neighbors’ windows – so deadly exhaust (carbon-monoxide) does not enter the home or business.

Remember, gasoline-powered generators produce deadly carbon monoxide fumes. Never run generators inside, or in a garage!.

Always thoroughly read the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safe operation of your generator.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for grounding the generator.

Use a heavy-duty extension cord rated for outdoor use to keep the generator safely outdoors.

Plug appliances directly into the generator’s outlet.

Power from a generator connected to a home’s wiring will “back feed” into utility lines, potentially injuring or killing utility crew working to restore service.

Never connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring without a Generlink or other approved interconnect device.This is also a good time to check your extension cords to make sure they are in good condition.Īlways follow your generators instructions and remember these safety tips: Prior to Hurricane season, inspect your generator and give it a test run.

#GENERLINK TRANSFER SWITCH PORTABLE#

Improper use of portable generators can cause serious injury to residents, repair crews, and damage to homes and appliances. Homeowners should purchase a generator that is rated to run the largest appliances needed during an outage.ĭownload Generlink’s Generator Compatibility Chart. Remember, the capacity of your generator determines the amount of power supplied to your home, not the GenerLink device. GenerLink is only for use with portable generators (up to 10,000 watts) to be temporarily connected.

Your home’s electric panel must be 200 amps or less.

The homeowner must be present to review safety checklist with FKEC installer.

FKEC installs 1-2 weeks from purchase date.

Please note: FKEC May require the member to obtain written approval from the condominium association before the unit can be installed.įor more information or to place an order, call FKEC Member Service at (305) 852-2431. The device will be billed to your electric account after it has been installed. Longer cords can be purchased directly through GenerLink, the device manufacturer. The quick-connect cord is specific for each generator, so the style of plug required by the generator must be known when ordering the GenerLink device. Generlock is a unique fitted connector that allows you to plug your generator directly into GenerLink without needing a separate interconnection box. The purchase price includes either a L14-30 or 14-50 plug on a 20-foot/10 gauge Generlock™ power cord.

GenerLink model (MA24-S) is for generators up to 10,000 watts and includes whole-house surge protection.

GenerLink will be installed by an FKEC Technician, behind a member’s electric meter and requires no rewiring of the member’s electrical system.

Once installed, connecting your portable generator takes less than a minute with GenerLink.

Once the generator standby switch disconnects your home from the electric grid, you can simply control which appliances you want to use by flipping the breakers in your existing electric panel. That prevents the possibility of dangerous power back-feeds which can potentially damage equipment and/or harm you and our utility personnel.

When you connect and start your portable generator, GenerLink automatically disconnects your house from the electric utility grid.

It’s designed and rated to connect directly to a standard household electric service, located behind the electric meter.

GenerLink is a meter collar device which allows co-op members to safely and easily connect a portable generator to their home without risky do-it-yourself rewiring and hazardous extension cords.

GenSafe Program Copy FKEC offers GenerLink™, a Safe and Simple Way to Connect Your Portable Generator.

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