Only allow the the generator breaker to be switched on if the main breaker is off.
Electrical panel interlock switch.
An electrician can easily mount the kit to your existing electrical panel.
Each kit functions like a manual transfer switch allowing you to safely and easily connect your portable generator to your home s electrical panel.
A generator interlock will.
These interlock kits are designed specifically to work with siemens electrical panels.
I did have to grind the panel cover a small amount to get around the rocker arm it s a tight fit.
Not allow the main breaker to be turned on unless the generator breaker is off.
The interlock kit allows you to safely disconnect your panel from the utility feed and switch it over to the generator which is being fed through a new generator breaker.
The interlock kit is a less expensive alternative to transfer switches and generator sub panels.
I have a murray 100 amp main breaker box and the interlock switch fit perfectly over the 100 amp breaker.
Thankfully there s a solution a way to connect your generator to your panel without a transfer switch.
The rocker arm controls the 30 amp breaker below the 100 amp breaker by keeping it shut off while the main 100 amp is on and vice versa.