Backup Switch / Backup Gateway 2 / Gateway 3 Tie-in

The following sections outline where the Backup Switch / Backup Gateway 2 / Gateway 3 can be installed, and provide details about interconnecting the equipment to the existing home electrical system.

Backup Switch Tie-in

Backup Switch can be installed where the following are true:

  • Meter is single-phase Form 2S and physically accepts Backup Switch
  • Meter CL rating is CL100 or CL200
  • Main breaker rating is 200A or less
  • AHJ and Utility accepts Backup Switch

Backup Gateway 2 Tie-in

  • Input Lugs Rating: 200A
  • Output Lugs Rating: 200A per lug
  • Main Breaker Rating: 100A-200A, Service Entrance Rated
  • Breaker Brand:
    • Main Breaker Space: Eaton BW (10 kAIC) OR CSR (25 kAIC)
    • Branch Breaker in Busbar: Eaton BR
  • Internal Busbar Rating: 200A, 125A Max Branch Breaker
  • Internal Busbar Size: 6 Spaces, 12 Circuits
  • Non-Backup Lug Rating: 100A
  • Rated Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Service Compatibility: 120/240V, 1 Ø
  • Optional Internal Panelboard:
    • Can be utilized as Backup Panel, Generation Panel, or Non-Backup Panel inside Backup Gateway
    • Eaton 200A rated 6 space / 12 circuit breaker busbar that supports max 125A Eaton BR breakers, or Siemens QP or Square D HOM breakers up to 80A. Supports Quad / Thin breakers
    • Can be installed with Main Breaker
    • When utilized as Non-Backup Panel, limited to 100A (due to Non-Backup Lugs) and required OCPD

Gateway 3 Tie-in

  • Input Lugs Rating: 200A
  • Output Lugs Rating: 200A per lug
    • Can support double lugging if conductors are the same size and material when terminating in the lugs
  • Main Breaker Rating: 100A-200A, Service Entrance Rated
  • Main Breaker Brand:
    • Eaton BW (10 kAIC), or BWH / CSR (25 kAIC)
    • Square D QOM (22 kAIC)
  • Branch Breaker Brands - Up to 125 A Rating:
    • Eaton BR
    • Siemens QP
    • Schneider / Square D Homeline
  • Internal Busbar Rating: 200A, 125A Max Branch Breaker
  • Internal Busbar Size: 8 Spaces, 16 Circuits
  • Rated Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Service Compatibility: 120/240V, 1 Ø