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Features Summary

The Model UTS6, UTS6BI and UTS10BI Universal Transfer Switches include the following

major features:

• A fully automatic transfer switch that provides power for up to ten circuits from one or two independent

backup sources

• Quick, easy and safe configuration, installation and setup

• Certified to UL 1008 Transfer Switch Equipment standard

• UPS backup for true uninterrupted operation

• Ability to transfer select loads between backup sources (generator and UPS) to provide maximum power

availability and runtime

• Adaptive load management (ALM) prevents momentary surges and overloads from stalling the

generator, and helps maximize generator operating efficiency

• Over voltage and under voltage protection safeguard electrical equipment

• LCD displays status messages including voltage, current and power values, and energy usage levels

• Semiautomatic operation with manual start generators by switching to generator power as soon as it is

detected

• Fully automatic operation with remote controlled auto start/stop generators

• Support for hardwired loads such as well pumps, sump pumps and furnace blower motors

• Security mode timer automatically controls lights, and appliances to deter burglaries

• Designed for 240V, split phase, 20A or 30A for Backup Source1, and up to 50 A with hard wire option

• Designed for 120V, single phase, 15A for Backup Source2

• Time management, in concert with load shedding, ensures loads get the power they need

• Bypass mode for service and maintenance

For more detailed information reference Chapter 2 in this manual.

UTS Controls and Indicators

The front panel controls and indicators for the UTS6, UTS6BI and the UTS10BI are located on the top of

the UTS, and are virtually the same, except for the number of Circuit

Status LED indicators. The UTS6

and UTS6BI have six, and the UTS10BI has ten Circuit

Status LEDs. A 2-line, 20 characters per line

liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided, as well as pushbutton controls, and three

Source Status LED

indicators. The UTS controls and indicators are discussed in greater detail in LCD, Pushbuttons and LED

Indicators in Chapter 3.

UTS Power Connectors

The power connectors are located on the lower half of the UTS front panel, as shown in Figure 1-2, and

described in the table that follows.

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