Mechanical interlock kits

Portable and temporary power solutions

Eaton’s mechanical interlock kit provides an easy and cost effective solution when using backup emergency power in residential applications.

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Customized backup power

With the aging electrical infrastructure and frequent severe storms, power outages are becoming more and more frequent nationwide. Eaton’s mechanical interlock kit provides an easy and cost-effective solution when using backup emergency power.

Safe, emergency power

Eaton's mechanical interlock kit helps to prevent the utility and backup generator supplies from being on at the same time. This not only protects the home from an overload, but also protects utility linemen from dangerous generator backfeed.

Core features

Meets NEC Article 702.
UL Listed.
Mechanically interlocks main breaker with field installed generator branch breaker.
Prevents utility and generator supplies from being on at the same time.
Protects utility linemen from dangerous generator backfeed.
Protects home system from overload.
Easy and cost-effective solution.
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Follow these simple steps to safely retain power.

Turn off all branch breakers.
Connect power cord to the portable generator and Eaton’s power inlet box.
Start the generator.
Turn off the utility main/turn on the generator circuit breaker.
Turn on the appropriate branch circuit breakers.

We help you retrofit or renovate

When you need to update an aging power system, we can help. We understand the challenges of electrical codes and standards. Why replace your entire system? Our customized solutions, such as retrofit interiors and enclosures can upgrade the performance of your electrical system to meet modern needs.

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Specifications

Mechanical interlock kits technical data

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Brochures

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Eaton’s Mechanical Interlock kit provides an easy and cost effective solution when using back-up emergency power.

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Catalogs

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Type BR mechanical interlock kits catalog number guide |Mechanical Interlock Trim/Deadfront | Mechanical Interlock Kit

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Installation instructions

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Contact phone:

877-386-2273, Opt 2, Opt 3, Opt 1

Email: Sales support

TRC@eaton.com

Email: Technical support

FlexCenterLincoln@eaton.com

Phone: Technical support

800-330-6479

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