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03-08-2011, 10:22 AM
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Montana Master
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transfer switch
for those of you who have the genb prep and got a letter telling you to have the tranfer switch checked, do so. However we had our switch checked and this is what happened yesterday. I hope this works.
https://cid-d57c59bd0cfcfa03.skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?page=play&resid=D57C59BD0CFCFA03!239&au thkey=Seqa4VKUauI%24
If not I will try to past pictures later
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2015 GMC Denali, Duramax/Allison
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03-08-2011, 10:54 AM
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Montana Master
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That's scary Paul, was there any damage elsewhere?
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03-08-2011, 11:07 AM
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Somebody forgot to tighten down the[s] neutral[/s]....
Ahhh, make that a hot leg...
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03-08-2011, 11:46 AM
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Yikes!!!!
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03-08-2011, 02:10 PM
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Montana Master
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No other damage, luckily
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03-08-2011, 03:08 PM
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Montana Master
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Was the recall only on the Iota automatic transfer switches or does anyone know. Our rig does not have an Iota, however, I did tighten all the lugs when I installed the EMS system in the new rig. I will have the dealer doublecheck to see if the new transfer switch is in the recall.
Bingo
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03-09-2011, 12:18 AM
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In my opinion, the whole problem is factory hunman error, just because they did not tighten the set-screw. I bet the transfer switch itelf is fine.
hunman? oh well..
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03-09-2011, 11:15 AM
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Was this transfer switch installed by the factory?
Where is the switch located in your trailer? I have a factory installed generator and will be looking for the transfer switch.
Thanks.
Walt
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03-09-2011, 11:31 AM
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Montana Master
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On our previous 3400, the transfer switch was located in the battery compartment. I don't know if the newer models are the same.
Bingo
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03-09-2011, 12:42 PM
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Montana Master
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WOW! We're glad you two are OK and it didn't go any further.
[s]Good[/s] better luck.
Larry
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03-09-2011, 01:30 PM
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Montana Master
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Ours was factory installed. It is located behind the panel in the basement where the TV mount and duplex plug is, it also is behind the curcuit breaker box
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03-12-2011, 05:01 AM
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Montana Master
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Keystone overnighted a new transfer switch to the dealer they told us to go to. it was installed yesterday, this one is Progressive instead of IOTA. we hope all is well now.
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03-12-2011, 05:46 AM
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Montana Fan
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Wow, Paul that is kind of scary. How did you happen to notice it?? I guess I can wait till the summer rally and you can show us. Travel safe...JB
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03-12-2011, 06:55 AM
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Montana Master
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We smelled something hot, like wiring. We opened up the panel where the switch is to see if we could see anything and Jan saw smoke
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03-12-2011, 03:51 PM
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Montana Master
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I have the IOTA in mine and have never wanted a gen. I removed the box that was there for the gen to make room for storage I will look at it. I need to see if it can be removed. sounds like a good place for a surge protector.
bobby
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03-13-2011, 01:37 AM
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Montana Master
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Bobby,
If you can find an old post of mine, I hardwired a Progressive EMS to the output on the Iota auto-transfer switch. It was about a half-hour installation and I would think if you just want to hard-wire a surge guard type device it would be just as easy. On the inside of the Iota cover, there is a detailed wiring diagram that makes the job easy. you don't have to remove the auto-transfer switch for the installation but as you stated it would make the installation of a protective device much easier since you won't have to cut wires (they are already there on the input and output legs of the device).
Bingo
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03-13-2011, 02:16 PM
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Montana Master
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Thanks Bingo I plan to do something with the IOTA and I will try to find one of your posts. If I can't find one I will ck with you. Thanks Again
Bobby
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03-13-2011, 03:00 PM
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Montana Master
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Bobby,
Saved you the trouble, I have the pics on Photobucket at:
EMS Install - 3400RL with Iota
There are lots of experts on the forum, I had to follow a lot of their advice, don't be afraid to ask if and when you decide to do something.
Bingo
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03-13-2011, 05:05 PM
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Montana Master
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Great Bingo thanks I will look at mine tomorrow after a va appointment. Still may need some help my IOTA is different than that. I have got to sat down in front of it and see how to go. I would also like to relocate my plug to the front like that it seems like a much better place.
Bobby
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03-14-2011, 02:51 AM
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Montana Master
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Actually, the way I did it was to add an additional receptacle. The auto-transfer switch enabled the addition of a front plug without removing the rear one. The switch has two inputs (usually one is for a generator but it can be hi-jacked and used for an additional receptacle) and one output. All I had to do was buy about four foot of wire, and the receptacle. The hardest part was drilling the hole!!!!
Bingo
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