User Manual: Jackery Manual Transfer Switch for Whole-Home Backup Kit

Imagine seamlessly switching to backup power when the electricity grid fails or there is a brief outage. With the Solar Generator 3000 Pro (Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro + SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel) and Solar Generator 2000 Plus (Explorer 2000 Plus + SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel) combined with a Transfer Switch 306A1 × 1, you can wire six separate circuits from your home's breaker panel. 

When there is an unexpected long-term power outage, blackout, or brownout, you can simply flip the switches on the integration panel and keep all your home appliances powered with a Jackery whole-home backup kit.

New release: Smart Transfer Switch (Automatic Transfer Switch)

Step-By-Step Process to Install the Transfer Switch

Integrating with Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro or 2000 Plus secures your home and keeps the refrigerator, garage door, light switches, and outlets in the main living area charged.

Jackery Manual Transfer Switch acts as a mediator between the utility meter and the solar generator. You'll need a TT-30P to L5-30R power cord to hook up 3000 Pro or 2000 Plus to the transfer switch.

Once you have installed the transfer switch, follow the steps to use it during a power outage.

Step 1: Insert one end of the TT-30P to L5-30R power cord into the AC outlet of Explorer 3000 Pro or Explorer 2000 Plus.

Step 2: Insert the other end of the power cord into the power inlet on the transfer switch.

Step 3: That's it! Your whole house backup kit is ready to supply electricity to all the main appliances for long hours.

Step 4: Turn on the Explorer 2000 Plus/3000 Pro and then switch on the AC outlet.

Step 5: Turn on the switch from LINE to GEN and all the necessary circuit breakers on the breaker panel.

Safety First: Only a qualified electrician should perform the Jackery Manual Transfer Switch installation process in compliance with all applicable electrical codes.

Notes:
*To power your home circuit with the 2000 Plus or 3000 Pro, you will need a TT-30P to L5-30R power cord (included in the bundle, you don't need to buy it separately) to hook up your 2000 Plus or 3000 Pro to the transfer switch.
*Suggested length: 10ft, or customize the length based on the height of the transfer switch from the ground.

Download the Manual Transfer Switch PDF

Jackery Manual Transfer Switch Tech Specs

Jackery Manual Transfer Switch allows you to safely connect the portable power station to the home's electricity system. Check out the technical details below:

Benefits of Jackery Manual Transfer Switch Installation

With the Jackery Manual Transfer Switch, you can switch between power sources without any hassle. Designed with safety in mind and built with a metal cabinet, the transfer switch is ideal for indoor use.

Plug & Play Home Backup Solution

Switch from on-grid power to off-grid within 0.5 seconds. The integrated whole-home backup kit that includes Explorer 3000 Pro/2000 Plus, Transfer Switch, and Power Cord keeps all the essential circuits running when a blackout hits.

Clean & Quiet Charging Alternative

Unlike traditional gas generators, the solar kit works silently and without emitting any fumes. Instead of gas or fossil fuels, these batteries use solar energy to run all the essential appliances during an extended outage.

Safe Battery Backup For Home

The home backup kit is built with industry-grade materials and is cULus 1008 Listed, making it a safe and reliable power solution. You can customize the home backup system and select up to 6 circuits from the breaker panel to offer extra peace of mind.

Will Manual Transfer Switch Work with Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?

Yes. You will need a NEMA L14-30P to NEMA TT-30R adapter. (Not provided by Jackery)

Reply to Comments

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Comment: My house has a hot air propane furnace. Will the 3000 be enough to power it up ?

Reply: Hey, yes! Any hot air propane furnace that consumes less than 3000W can easily be charged with the Explorer 3000 Pro. Assuming your hot air propane furnace uses anywhere around 500 - 700 watts of electricity, you can easily power it for 3 - 5 hours.

Comment: Do you installed transfer switch ? what the best size generator to run a frig, a/c, lights ? Is there a person to consult with ? How long does a generator last and is it re-furnishable

Reply: Hey. Unfortunately, we don't install transfer switches, but this guide is a detailed user manual you can refer to while installing. Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus is a great choice if you want to run the fridge (400W), AC (1000W), and lights (20W) simultaneously. 

Comment: I understand I can run my solar power at the same time as I have power coming from the utility company. Is this correct? Can I plug my solar battery into a home outlet to recharge my batteries with utility power at the same time I use Jackery products to run things that take more power to run? Ex: Can I use utility power to run my lights and TVs and use solar power (Jackery batteries) to run my microwaves, A/C and freezers?

Reply: Yes. You can use Jackery with utility power simultaneously by installing the transfer switch.

Comment: Would this power my well pump?

Reply: Most well pumps operate at 220-240 volts. In Jackery, you can choose this 240V Jackery product - Explorer 2000 Plus Double Kit (6000W/240V/4kWh) to run your well pump. It can run your well pump for 1 to 4 hours, depending on the wattage of the pump.

Comment: Bought 2000 plus 200 watt panels &1-100 watt,can you use electricity & solar same time to run other things

Reply: Yes. Jackery products support the pass-through charging, which means you can recharge the electrical appliances while solar charging the power station. 

Comment: Any plans to make an automated switchgear (6 circuit) for the Jackery 3000 Pro for whole house use? I love my Jackery 1000 and I’ve had to use it several times to run my home refrigerator during short power outages. I’d like to upgrade to the 3000 Pro but I want it switch over automatically if I’m away on travel.

Reply: Yes. We plan to release this automated switch later this year.

Comment: I have an RV trailer that requires 30 Amp of power to run it. What would I need to get? Would this power my well pump?

Reply: A 25-amp source can easily power a 30-amp RV trailer. In this case, you can choose between a Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro or a Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus with TT-30 connectors. 

If you want to charge a well pump that operates at 240V, you would need to combine two Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Stations in parallel (which is Explorer 2000 Plus Double Kit (6000W/240V/4kWh)). You can also buy 2*Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panels to charge the portable power station when off grid.

Comment: Do you offer an automatic transfer switch for the Jackery 5000 Plus that allows 120 AND 240 vac appliances to run?

Reply: Yes. Firstly, Jackery 5000 Plus supports both 120V and 240V ouptput. Secondly, you can find the automatic transfer switch bunble here.