Generac 9854 50 Amp 10 Circuit HomeLink Upgradeable Manual Transfer Switch

Description

Generac 9854 50 Amp HomeLink Manual Transfer Switch Overview

The Generac 9854 is a pre-wired, 50-amp HomeLink manual transfer switch with 10 circuits. It lets you run hard-wired household circuits, such as a furnace or sump pump, from a portable generator during an outage, and it is built to grow with your needs.

What sets it apart is the upgrade path. The panel can later be converted into an automatic switch panel with a new faceplate, a job the source says should be handled by a certified electrician. Until then, interchangeable breakers let you reconfigure the circuit lineup or expand it. The carton holds the transfer switch and an owner’s manual, and a 5-year limited factory warranty applies. According to the source, the design is flexible and cost effective to install.

Key Features

• Pre-wired 50-amp design with 10 circuits total, expandable up to 16
• Breaker lineup of one 30-amp two-pole, one 20-amp two-pole, two 20-amp single-pole and two 20-amp single-pole tandem breakers
• Power indicator lights show whether the house is on utility or generator power
• Accepts standard 1-inch, tandem, GFCI and AFCI breakers
• Works with both GFCI and non-GFCI portable generators
• Mounts flush or on the surface
• Needs a power inlet box and cord for connection, both sold separately, so the generator plugs into an exterior wall outlet

Who It’s For

This switch fits homeowners who want a safe way to feed essential hard-wired circuits from a portable generator, and who may move to an automatic setup later. Installation of the panel itself should be done by a qualified electrician.

Specifications

Buying advice: read our guide to how to connect a generator to your house, or compare all manual transfer switches.