Product Overview
400 AMP ASCO Transfer Switch, 2 Poles, NEMA3R, 240VASCO ATS Series 185 185A2400F4M 400 AMP Transfer Switch (Replaces ASCO Series 165 165A2400F3F)TheASCO 400 Amp transfer switchprovides you with an easy, safe, secure and reliable way to switch between your Normal power source and your Emergency power source in the case of an outage. Whether for home or business use, it is a way to ensure that you experience minimum down time as the result of a power cut.TheSeries 185 transfer switchesare the HIGHEST QUALITY product currently available in the industry, engineered and manufactured exclusively in North America by ASCO: a pioneer in generator transfer switch technology and the original inventor of the ATS. They back up their high manufacturing standards and strict component selection with free 24/7 nationwide technical support.First, why do I need an ASCO ATS?When your (Normal) primary source of power is cut, whether the result of power company failure, weather disruption, or something more sinister, your assets can be protected by switching to a generator. This generator can keep essential operations running, from freezers to security systems, ensuring that the power cut does not cause damage or loss.Even when equipped with a manual switching mechanism, the process of manually starting and manually switching on to ageneratorwill always result in a window of time without power. While this may be minimal if you happen to be on site, if you are not, it could mean your US $10,000+ generator is worthless. Similarly, the need to fully switch between power sources, especially in the event of an emergency or storm, can be highly hazardous and unnecessarily expose you to accidents.Second, what does the ASCO transfer switch do?TheASCO 400 Amp Automatic Transfer Switchremoves the risks associated with a power loss. Upon detecting a voltage dip or a total utility failure, the ATS automatically switches to your emergency generator for power. It then switches back to the main power s