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Square D by Schneider Electric QOCGK2C QO Cover Generator and QOM2 Frame Size Main Breaker Interlock Kit Square D by Schneider Electric QOCGK2C QO Cover Generator and QOM2 Frame Size Main Breaker Interlock Kit

Square D by Schneider Electric QOCGK2C QO Cover Generator and QOM2 Frame Size Main Breaker Interlock Kit

Square D by Schneider Electric QOCGK2C QO Cover Generator and QOM2 Frame Size Main Breaker Interlock Kit Square D by Schneider Electric QOCGK2C QO Cover Generator and QOM2 Frame Size Main Breaker Interlock Kit
$ 79.95

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Based on 683 ratings
Easy to install
9.08
Value for money
8.51

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Product Description

When QOM1 or QOM2 are used in conjunction with a back-fed 2-pole breaker, the main breaker will interlock.
The indoor QO 150A - 225A main breakers load centers are designed for use with this device
Then, choose the circuit in your home where you want to direct the generator's power
There is no need for a separate control panel for the generator
Contains a mounting bracket, an interlock bracket, a retaining bracket, a drilling template for a hole, three hex nuts, three 10 - 32 shoulder screws, and one interior

Questions & Answers

When I look at my panel, how can I tell what series it belongs to? The circuit breaker functions at 200 amps and looks just like the photo in the seller's description. ?

If it's the right panel, it will have an item number on it, so you can confirm if it'll The picture would not be of any use to me.

My QOC32UF panel has a qoc32uf interface. Is this compatible?

There is not enough information in QOC32UF to determine the selection of a Generator interlock kit, since it is an ID number for the cover only of a Loadcenter. As a result, the QOCGK2C is compatible with any Series G or Series S it is NEMA Type 1 (indoor). With Series G or Series S1, you can use a QO load center that incorporates a main circuit breaker with QOM2 frame (150 ft. to 5000 ft.) that is NEMA Type 3R (outdoor, single phase), renewable. The current is 225 amperes). The QOM2 2 is interlocked by it Breaker with two poles and a manual override QO2 of the Fed A 15-foot pole A branch circuit breaker is a circuit breaker that can handle 125 amps. Additionally, the back of the device is provided with a retaining mechanism The branch breaker is fed from QO. IMPORTANT NOTE A convertible Main Lug Only load center, that meets the description provided above, could also be converted into a Main Breaker device by modifying the load center.

Could you please tell me what model number my qoc40us panel is?

The answer is yes if you have a Nema 1 (indoor), a QO load center, and QOM2-based load center It is part of the Series G and is the main breaker. It may also be

Selected User Reviews For Square D by Schneider Electric QOCGK2C QO Cover Generator and QOM2 Frame Size Main Breaker Interlock Kit

Breakers 2" in diameter should be HOMCGK2C There is only one QOCGK2C
5/5

A breaker that is 5 inches in diameter. A mistake was made in purchasing the HOMCGK2C kit. A kit such as this is exclusively for the "Homeline" series and some "QO" series that have 2" Because the retaining bracket in that kit is two inches big, I cannot use it with my breakers, which are one. " This is the 5th. I'm very pleased with this kit, it works perfectly, and the retaining bracket fits as it should. This bracket is not intended to give information to the public, other than to let people know that the 30amp breaker has a separate power supply.

Prince PICKERING
Prince PICKERING
| Mar 22, 2021
Interlocks should be the order of the day
5/5

Rather than forcing you to turn off the upper "Main" before opening the breaker in spot 2, this function does nothing but force you to do that. In your box, you will have your "generator main" cable. The benefits of using a kit like this are that you only need to add 1 cable for generator power to your box (instead of 15 or more cables There were 20 wires as in those old pre-wired homes The transfer has been made If you have switches on your house (not just four), you can send power to anything in the house as you choose (not just four) Those circuits must match those on other circuits before they can be used We can get it for much less ($50 and $20 for all the breakers), yet it's easier to install ($50 and $20 per The fact that there are multiple boxes that do the same thing is also not a problem. You can overload your generator by turning on too much at once in your main box, but anyone can do things like plug in a power strip to a powered circuit (from any system) and plug in multiple devices like space heaters that consume a great deal of power. All people who plug things in need to be aware of "too much" on any circuit and be prepared to listen to such warnings (particularly on a generator with more limited power supply). You need to learn what gets turned on and how much power they use if you want to take control of the breakers. A meter box may prove useful to determine how much electricity things are actually consuming and can help you limit how much you turn on at once (depending on what size generator you get), other wise you could ask someone to help you measure it at least once and you can save that The electric water heater and even the clothes dryer ran off of the generator and worked, but I could only run them on the same generator1 I run time alone (and those two items since they use four-hundred and eight hundred units) This generator uses 5500 watts as part of its 6000 watt capacity. As many might say "I need to have a generator big enough to run anything, but I do not need to have a $5000+ model when I hope to never use it", a 6-kw model makes more sense. I am able to handle there big items as well as be as cheap as possible with a 7000 watt size. A critic has commented that the only downside is that it seems like a rip-off A pre-drilled panel like that is only $50 when it's just a stamped out metal plate and three screws, yet I've seen others who ask over $100 for similar ones (or over $400 for one with the same pre-drilled holes) If I can afford this panel, I'll install it when I can get a large panel for $250. Be glad it's not bad (and it will make your life easier because it has a political correctness certification, OEM approval, etc. ). The remaining control dials are obviously manual, so if you would like the full automated control switch to one There will be no power once the generator is started or the power is transferred. You are welcome to ask any question you have under the comments.

Crosby Hays
Crosby Hays
| Sep 16, 2020
The solution is simple
4/5

The instructions should be carefully read to avoid making a mistake. Good parts, you have to read the instructions carefully. I am disappointed with the price, as it should retail for about $15 and not $50, with the right machines I was able to make these in mass for about $6.

Camilla DICKINSON
Camilla DICKINSON
| Dec 15, 2020
Buying a manual transfer switch for over a thousand dollars seems a bit excessive, doesn't it? The QO Interlock (this item) is in perfect working condition
5/5

Getting it up and running is easy. Using the circuit breaker panel as a transfer switch allows you to connect your generator safely to your circuit breaker panel. This kit was installed on a 200A square D panel (QO). A scale of 0 to 2 was used I have a 45A, 4-pole circuit breaker for my generator power Everything fits perfectly in the kit. Furthermore, it is an open-ended design that works with ANY size 2-foot tube The QO breaker is connected to the pole. It is extremely important that your breaker is compatible with the power your generator provides. In order to accommodate one of the circuit breakers needed to activate the generator, I had to move a few breakers within my panel. Apart from that, it was a simple installation. (It must be placed on top or below the main breaker).

Holly Whitaker
Holly Whitaker
| Jun 27, 2021
This simple kit ensures that the breaker in a load center panel fed by a portable generator (double-insulated) must not be opened so as to feed power into the grid, which may endanger utility line personnel working to restore service
5/5

The pole is in the It is not possible to turn on the right position 2/4) until the main breaker (fed by the utility) is off (and the reverse is also true). There is little more to it than a plate that slides up and down (and a bracket with a warning label visible when the cover is off) so it may seem pricey, but it has been certified by UL (something every homeowner should be able to get). The metal template is easy to use and takes only a few minutes to install. It's less expensive than a transfer switch (which would violate the NEC), is less complicated to make compared to a central switch, and discourages folks from taking dangerous shortcuts. The system looks professional and is highly effective. Make sure to contact a licensed electrician and inspector to ensure the job is done right. A 400 amp service employing two 200 amp load center panels would require one interlock kit per panel, with each breaker fed by its own inlet box, because a single inlet box feeding both panels would establish permanent secondary paths, which is When both interlocks are in the generator position, it is only necessary to connect the splitter cable connecting a generator to both inlet boxes. As needed, ensure to enlist the assistance of a licensed electrician and inspector.

Jasper Burns
Jasper Burns
| Mar 24, 2021
There is no reason not to have one
5/5

They are so inexpensive and simple to install that there is no excuse. All the parts and pieces required for installation are included. Installing this only takes a few minutes and makes the connection between your generator and the standby generator so It's true you may "know what you're doing" and think you won't need such a thing, but can you guarantee that you will be the only one ever hooking up the You don't have to be the only person to make these tiny mistakes, but even if you are the only one this could cost you tens of thousands of dollars or worse, maybe even cause someone injury. The fact that I was able to go 8 years without one is much less frustrating now that it has been installed. The best insurance is cheap.

Kylo Larsen
Kylo Larsen
| Sep 17, 2020

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