RTSW100G3 - 100 Amp Service Rated 120/208 3Ø NEMA 3R
RTSW100G3 - spec sheet
Features
- The controller at the generator handles all the timing, sensing, exercising functions, and transfer commands
- Service rated (RTSW) Generac Automatic Transfer Switches are housed in an aluminum NEMA/UL Type 3R enclosure with electrostatically applied powder coating
- The Heavy Duty Generac Contactor is UL recognized device, designed for years of service
- Five year limited warranty
- 100 Amp Service Rated 120/208 3Ø
RTSW100G3 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Assembled Depth:
- 10.06 in
- Assembled Height:
- 48 in
- Assembled Weight:
- 50 lbs
- Assembled Width:
- 21.82 in
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 year limited
- Restrictions:
- No
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Power Distribution
- Product Subgroup:
- Transfer Switch
Generac RTSW100G3 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Generac RTSW100G3 be installed outdoors?
Yes. The RTSW100G3 transfer switch comes in an aluminum NEMA/UL Type 3R enclosure with electrostatically applied powder coat, so it is rated for outdoor, rain-tight mounting on an exterior wall next to the meter or the generator.
2) What does "service rated" mean on the Generac RTSW100G3, and do I still need a separate main breaker?
Service rated means the switch is listed for use as service equipment, so it can be installed directly downstream of the meter and act as the service disconnect instead of adding a separate main disconnect ahead of the panel. That is the main difference between the RTSW service-rated line and a standard load-side automatic transfer switch, which must be fed from an existing main. Local inspection practice still governs the final arrangement.
3) Does the Generac RTSW100G3 transfer switch have its own controller, or does the generator run it?
The generator's controller does the work. All timing, utility sensing, weekly exercise, and transfer commands are handled at the generator, and the RTSW100G3 contains the contactor and switching gear. That means you are wiring control conductors between the generator and the switch, and the generator has to be a Generac unit with a compatible controller for the system to function as an automatic transfer.
4) How much wall space do I need for the Generac 100 amp service rated transfer switch?
Plan for an enclosure 48 inches high, 21.82 inches wide, and 10.06 inches deep. At 48 inches tall it is a full-height cabinet, not a small load-center-sized box, so check the wall run between the meter and any obstruction before you set it. It weighs 50 pounds, which is a two-person lift to get onto the mounting hardware.
5) Can I use the RTSW100G3 on a 100 amp three-phase panel if my generator is larger than 100 amps of output?
The switch is rated 100 amps, and that rating is the ceiling for both the utility and generator sides regardless of how much the generator can produce. If your standby set delivers more than 100 amps at 120/208 three-phase and you want full output available to the load, you need a higher-amperage transfer switch. Sizing the switch to the service, not just to the generator, is the usual decision point here.
6) Is the switching mechanism in the RTSW100G3 a contactor or a breaker-type mechanism?
It uses a Generac heavy duty contactor, a UL recognized device built for repeated transfer duty. For a facility that will see frequent utility dips and exercise cycles, that contactor is the wear item to know about when you spec spare parts.
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