I have a question on labeling "Service Disconnect".
To give some background, several years ago I wired a sub panel from a main panel, with a transfer switch in between.
Here is a thread with pictures where I sought and received good advice from the forum:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93723
Below is a picture of the almost finished install.
I'm still not completely finished with the project, but nearly so. I'm currently getting ready to run the raceway to take wire from the bottom side of the transfer switch to go through the wall to a fused disconnect box on the outside which also contains a connection to hook up a portable generator.
My question is about the transfer switch inside which has a sticker which says "Service Disconnect". This sticker can be applied or not. The directions for applying the sticker state: If this equipment is used as service equipment, apply this label near the disconnect handle. If "MAIN" is stamped in trim, label must cover this wording." (I included a pic below)
My question is, do I apply this sticker, or not? I'm a bit confused on the terminology which designates "Service Disconnect". Does the sticker refer only to "Main" Service Disconnect, or does service to the sub panel qualify as "Service Disconnect" and would merit the sticker to be attached?
My concern is that if I apply the sticker to the transfer switch, it could be confusing to someone who thinks if they throw the handle on the transfer switch, it would cut all the power to the Main, which of course would be a false assumption, since it would only cut power to the sub panel.
Also I have the same question about the box the generator plugs into on the outside. It has basically the same directions. Should I apply the "Service Disconnect" sticker on that box? Of course that box wouldn't disconnect anything, EXCEPT when the generator is hooked up and generating power. Then the outside box would serve as a service disconnect for the generator.
Thanks.
To give some background, several years ago I wired a sub panel from a main panel, with a transfer switch in between.
Here is a thread with pictures where I sought and received good advice from the forum:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93723
Below is a picture of the almost finished install.
I'm still not completely finished with the project, but nearly so. I'm currently getting ready to run the raceway to take wire from the bottom side of the transfer switch to go through the wall to a fused disconnect box on the outside which also contains a connection to hook up a portable generator.
My question is about the transfer switch inside which has a sticker which says "Service Disconnect". This sticker can be applied or not. The directions for applying the sticker state: If this equipment is used as service equipment, apply this label near the disconnect handle. If "MAIN" is stamped in trim, label must cover this wording." (I included a pic below)
My question is, do I apply this sticker, or not? I'm a bit confused on the terminology which designates "Service Disconnect". Does the sticker refer only to "Main" Service Disconnect, or does service to the sub panel qualify as "Service Disconnect" and would merit the sticker to be attached?
My concern is that if I apply the sticker to the transfer switch, it could be confusing to someone who thinks if they throw the handle on the transfer switch, it would cut all the power to the Main, which of course would be a false assumption, since it would only cut power to the sub panel.
Also I have the same question about the box the generator plugs into on the outside. It has basically the same directions. Should I apply the "Service Disconnect" sticker on that box? Of course that box wouldn't disconnect anything, EXCEPT when the generator is hooked up and generating power. Then the outside box would serve as a service disconnect for the generator.
Thanks.
