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GENERAC 6853 Homelink Upgradeable 30 Amp Manual Transfer Switch

GENERAC 6853 Homelink Upgradeable 30 Amp Manual Transfer Switch

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Homelink Upgradeable 30 Amp Manual Transfer Switch

  • Features

    • Works with generators equipped with GFCI outlets (no switch neutral accessory kit required)
    • 8 Circuits, expandable to 10 circuits; accepts standard, tandem, GFCI and arc fault breakers
    • Power source indicator lights inform you when you have utility or generator power present
    • Powers hard-wired appliances such as your furnace, well pump and lights
    • 30 Amp Indoor Transfer Switch Kit
    • Prevents dangerous back-feeding to avoid injuring utility line workers
    • Pre-wired for quick and easy installation
    • Upgradeable so it can later be converted to an automatic home standby transfer switch
    • 5-Year limited warranty

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Assembled Weight:
27.5 lbs
Contains Chemicals That Cause Birth Defects Calif Prop65 :
No
Country Of Origin:
United States
Does This Product Have A Warranty :
Yes
Manufacturer Warranty:
5 year limited
Restrictions:
No
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Power Distribution
Product Subgroup:
Transfer Switch

Generac 6853 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Generac 6853 transfer switch work with a portable generator that has GFCI outlets?
Yes. The 6853 is built to work with generators equipped with GFCI outlets, so you do not need a switched neutral accessory kit to make the connection. That is the main difference between this and older manual transfer switches, which trip the generator's GFCI unless the neutral is switched.
2) How many circuits can I move onto generator power with the Generac 6853?
Eight circuits out of the box, expandable to ten. It accepts standard, tandem, GFCI and arc fault breakers, so you can mix breaker types as the load panel requires. It handles hard-wired loads that cannot be run on an extension cord, such as a furnace, well pump and lighting circuits.
3) Can the Generac 6853 be installed outdoors on the side of a house?
No. The 6853 is a 30 amp indoor transfer switch kit and belongs inside, typically next to the main load center. For an exterior location you need a switch in an outdoor rated enclosure instead.
4) Does the Generac 6853 stop back-feeding into the utility lines?
Yes, that is the point of it. The switch isolates the house circuits from the utility feed so generator power cannot back-feed onto the lines and injure a utility worker. Suicide cords and breaker interlocks improvised in the field do not give you that protection, and a transfer switch is what an inspector expects to see on a permitted generator connection.
5) Should I buy a manual transfer switch or go straight to an automatic standby system?
The 6853 is the manual route: you start the portable generator, plug in, and flip the circuits over by hand. Its advantage over other manual switches is that it is upgradeable, so the same switch can later be converted to an automatic home standby transfer switch when you add a standby generator. If you already know a standby unit is coming, that upgrade path is the reason to choose this one over a non-upgradeable manual switch.
6) How much wiring work does the Generac 6853 need at install?
It ships pre-wired, so the electrician is landing the existing circuit conductors and the generator inlet feed rather than building the harness. It is still a load-center-level job on a 30 amp service connection and should be done by a licensed electrician to local code.
7) How do I know whether the house is running on utility or generator power with the 6853?
Power source indicator lights on the front of the switch show which source is live, utility or generator. Useful on rentals and multi-family units where the person at the panel is not the one who started the generator, since it tells you at a glance when utility power has come back and it is time to transfer back.
8) How heavy is the Generac 6853, and is it a one-person mount?
Assembled weight is 27.5 lbs. That is a comfortable single-person lift, but mounting it flush beside a panel while holding it at chest height is easier with a second set of hands or a temporary ledger screwed to the wall.
How fast can I get the Generac 6853 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Generac 6853 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Generac 6853 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Generac 6853?
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