RELIANCE PBN30 Power Inlet Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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POWER INLET BOX
CAT. NO. PBN-Series

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Installation of this power inlet box and related wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in compliance with all applicable electrical codes. When used to power a structure, this inlet must be used in conjunction with a transfer switch. Not for indoor use. When using an engine driven generator, locate the power inlet box away from doors and windows to avoid the build up of carbon monoxide from the engine exhaust in enclosed areas.
INSTALLING A REMOTELY LOCATED POWER INLET BOX FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO THE POWER INLET OF A TRANSFER SWITCH OR PANEL
Remove the cover from the Outdoor Power Inlet Box by unscrewing the two screws on the front of the box with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Temporarily slide out the wiring tray. Mount the back plate of the power inlet box on the outside of the building in a convenient location, using the three holes provided. Remove one of the POP-FAST reusable knockouts from the box by pushing out from the inside of the inlet box. Using copper building wire only and approved wiring methods, run the appropriate wires from the transfer switch wiring compartment through the removed knockout in the power inlet box. 3/4-inch fittings can be installed directly into the knockout hole in the Power Inlet Box. To use 1/2-inch fittings, insert the plastic knockout washer (provided in the power inlet box) into the open hole, and then install the fitting.Strip the wire insulation 5/8″ and connect the wires to the wire ports on the back of the power inlet in the power inlet box tray as follows making sure there is no wire insulation in any terminal and the inlet terminal screws are tightened to 20 inch-pounds torque: Hot red wire to the terminal marked “X” Hot black wire to the terminal marked “Y”. Neutral wire to the nickel- plated neutral terminal marked “W”. Ground inlet wire to green screw terminal marked “G.” * On 125VAC only inlets, the terminals may be identified by the screws; the brass screw is hot, silver screw is neutral, and green screw is ground. Slide the power inlet tray back into the power inlet box and tuck the wires in neatly. Replace the inlet box cover using the two screws.

Model Number| Amps/VAC| Building Wire Gauge| Gen Outlet| PBN Inlet
---|---|---|---|---
PBN15| 15A 125VAC| Min #14
Max #12| 5-15R| 5-15F
PBN20| 20A 125/250VAC| Min #12
Max #10| L14-20R| L14-20F
PBN21| 20A 125VAC| Min #12
Max #10| L5-20R| L5-20F
PBN30| 30A 125/250VAC| Min #10
Max #8| L14-30R| L14-30F
PBN31| 30A 125VAC| Min #10
Max #8| L5-30R| L5-30F
PBN50| 50A 125/250VAC| Min #8
Max #4| 14-50R
CS6369| CS6375
PBN51| 50A 125VAC| Min #8
Max #4| CS6370| CS6377
PBN52| 50A 125/250VAC| Min #8
Max #4| 14-50R| 14-50F

These inlet boxes are rated for use with wires having insulation rated at 60° C or at 75° C.
GENERATOR TO THE POWER INLET BOX and CONNECTING THE POWER INLET BOX TO THE TRANSFER SWITCH
Using a generator cord suitable for the purpose, attach the male plug into the generator outlet and the female connector into the power inlet in the power inlet, and turn to lock if the plug is a locking type.

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RACINE, WI 53404
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