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ECCN Product WebinarCustom Solutions – Eaton Flex Center

Tuesday June 30, 2009

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• Presenter Introductions• Flex Center Overview• Service & Renovation Product

Solutions• Retrofit Interior• Custom Renovation Loadcenters &

Meterbreakers• Backup Power Solutions• Other Unique Custom Solutions

• Resources Available • Question & Answer

AgendaCustom Solutions – Eaton Flex Center

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Presenter:Steven Schell, Residential Flex Center Manager

Responsible For:• Eaton Residential Flex Center

• Custom Load Centers• Custom Meterbreakers• Mechanical Interlock Covers• Retrofit Interiors• …and much much more!

Contact Information:Phone: 217-732-5267

Email: StevenESchell@Eaton.com

Presenter InformationCustom Solutions – Eaton Flex Center

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Overview• Lincoln Flex Center offers:

• Custom, Modified SOLUTIONS• Product Gap Fill • Incubator for New Product

Design

• Retrofit Interior Kits Continue to be Fastest Growing Product

• ECCN Focus with Service and Renovation Solutions

Making Customer-Specific Solutions….Non-Standard is Standard!Eaton Residential Products Production Plant

Lincoln, IL

What Is It?Eaton Residential Flex Center

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• Solutions for Government Infrastructure Upgrades

• Custom OEM Designs

• Complete Line of Patented Renovation Products

• Emergency Power Connectivity Products

• Corrosion Resistant Enclosures

Custom Solution Center

• Quick Turnaround…From Concept to Design to Shipment

• Factory Wired Labor Saving Solutions

Providing Unique SolutionsEaton Residential Flex Center

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Renovation & Retrofit Panels

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Market Opportunity• _________ home in the U.S. needs an electrical distribution panel.• There are over _____ million homes in the United States that are over

25 years old.• Which Homes Are Good Candidates For A Panel Change?

1. Homes Where Aging Electrical System May Be A Safety Hazard• Is the original installed panel manufacturer still in business?• Are you replacing existing circuit breakers with used devices?• Are you still going to hardware store for fuses?

2. Homes With Overburdened Electrical System Due to Increased Loads• Do your lights flicker on and off?• Are your circuit breakers constantly tripping?• Are you planning any home additions the require added circuits?

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Did You Know??? The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the average age of a home was 35 years in 2005. ESFI (Electrical Safety Foundation International) recommends that any home over 40 years old should be inspected by a qualified electrician.

Did You Know??? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, average monthly energy

consumption by household has increased from 830 kWh in 1993 to 920 kWh in 2006 .

Panel Changes

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Fuse Box / Panel• Problem: Fuse box/panel• Description:

• Original electrical distribution panels used fuses rather than circuit breakers. Systems are not designed for today's loads.

• Issues:• Brittle wires in old fused systems.• New circuits not easily or safely added.• Weak connections in fuse boxes. • Electrocution hazard for homeowner. Live

parts exposed.• Fuses replaced with larger fuses that do not

protect the conductors properly. “penny fuses”

Common Problems in Older Homes

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• Problem: Outdated Technology• Description:

• Vintage electrical panels.

• Issues:• Heating & Pitting

• Poor buss bar contact points• Aluminum Buss• Poor design for wire bending

• High level of failures• Known and documented history of

unreliable breaker operation• Heating from buss connections

• Questionable UL Listings• Vintage breakers are costly to replace

Outdated TechnologyCommon Problems in Older Homes

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Adjustable Loadcenter Interior KitIncludes…

• Patented Adjustable Interior• Frame• Cover

Solution that allows the contractor to upgrade an existing FPE / Zinsco or Vintage Loadcenter without removing the existing wiring & box!

Everything a Contractor Needs to Upgrade the Existing Panel is Included with the Kit!

What Is It?Retrofit Interior

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Loadcenter and Panelboard Upgrades can be a Tedious Task…

• Upgrade Panels Without Removing the Existing Box.• Eliminate Expensive Drywall/Paint Repair.• Save 2-3 hours Compared to a Complete Panel Change Out.• Field-Adjustable Kit Eliminates the Need for Precise Measuring.• Patented Exclusive Design.• Eco-Friendly in Asbestos-Filled Environments.• Meets 2008 Wire Bending Requirements.• Maximize Number of Circuits Available with Compact Design.• Eliminate Searching for Vintage Breakers.• Provide Opportunity to Install Arc Fault & Ground Fault Breakers.

… Renovate the Right Way with Eaton’s Retrofit Interior Kit

How Does It Benefit ECCN Members?Retrofit Interior

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The Retrofit BasicsEach Kit Includes…

Available Options for your Retrofit solution:

How to Order:

1. Measure the existing panel enclosure to determine appropriate kits for your project.

2. Match the existing dimensions with the Retrofit Brochure Table (SA00406001E) to obtain the catalog number.

3. Order your retrofit kit from a local Eaton authorized distributor.

• Main Lug or Main Breaker• Up to 42 Circuits

• Commercial or Residential • 1-Phase or 3-Phase

• 1” and ¾” Breaker Options• Cu and Alum Bus Options

• Up to 225A

Factory Installed Neutral Bar

Field Adjustable Depth from 3”

Factory Installed Ground Bar

Field bondable for Service Entrance

Standard Trim matches new interior

New Circuit Directory

Oversized Collar eliminates wall/paint repair

Retrofit Interior

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• Upgrade Aging Electrical Infrastructure• Condo / Apartment Renovations• Universities / K-12 Schools• Commercial Applications• Single Family Homes

• Project Cost and Time Restraints• Reduce project cycle time• Eliminates drywall repair / paint touch-up• Labor savings (save 3-4 hrs per kit)

• Safety Concerns • Cost effective Solution to upgrade failing

electrical panels and breakers.• Working with National and Local Inspectors to

make certain all increasing requirements are met. (www.inspect-ny.com/fpe)

• Arc Fault Upgrade

Why Use A Retrofit Interior Kit?Retrofit Interior

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• 80 Failing Plug Fuse Panels in Chicago Condominium

• Condo Association approved upgrade using Retrofit Interior Kit due to low cost and low down time. (2 hours vs 6 hours)

BeforeExisting Plug Fuse

Panels

AfterRetrofit Interior Kit

Renovation

Case Study - Chicago ProjectRetrofit Interior

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ECCN Specific Renovation Loadcenters• Designed for easy panel replacement

• Designed To Accommodate Short Conductors

• Raised Neutrals

• Includes special time-saving features• Renovation Terminal Blocks Factory Installed• Eliminates Wire Nuts

• Surge Factory Installed• Blank End Walls

Custom Renovation LoadcentersRenovation Panels

Gain a Competitive AdvantageECCN Contractor Exclusive Panels!!!

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Renovation Loadcenters

Blank End Walls for Conduit InstallationBlank Side WallsFlexibility for InstallationEliminates Issues with KO’s not Lining up in the Field

Blank End-Wall / Side-Wall LoadcentersRenovation Panels

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CH Surge Installed Meter BreakerRenovation Labor Savings!

• Factory-installed surge device• Incoming service entrance• Incoming power distribution block• 3-barrell lug to accommodate cold

water, gas and ground rod• Renovation terminal blocks• Blank bottom endwall• UL listed• Clear panel ID pouches to hold panel

schedule, business card, warranty• White powder-coat painted enclosure• Dimensions: 34 1/2” H X 22” W X 5” D

Cat # CMBE32SUR200BTS

Renovation Panels

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Backup Power (Generator) Solutions

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• Problem: Home Power Outages• Description:

• No safe way to connect reliable backup power.

• Issues:• Most homes experience power

interruption 3-4 times per year, resulting in more than 9 hours of lost power.

• Homes depend on power for computers, security systems, sump pumps, home businesses, and appliances for everyday living.

• Homeowners are not educated on the proper (safe) way to connect portable generators.

• Homeowners are not aware of automatic backup power solutions.

Power OutagesCommon Problems in Homes

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•A Add a Mechanical Interlock Cover to the main loadcenter.

•B Wire from the generator breaker to the location where the generator will be used and wire it into a power outlet box

•C The Power Inlet Box contains the receptacle that the generator is plugged into by the homeowner

•D Frequently the Power Cord is not included with the generator so provide as needed

Power Inlet Box

Power Cord

Interlock Interlock Cover Cover orManual Manual Transfer Transfer SwitchSwitch

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Portable Portable GeneratorGenerator

Backup Power SolutionsSafe Portable Generator Hookup

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Easy & Cost Easy & Cost Effective SolutionEffective SolutionOrder standard Cutler-Hammer product plus mechanical interlock cover or deadfront

CH & BR Meter Breakers

Meets NEC Meets NEC Article 702Article 702

UL ListedUL Listed

CH Loadcenters Indoor & Outdoor

Prevents Utility and Prevents Utility and Generator Supplies Generator Supplies from Being On at the from Being On at the Same TimeSame Time

• Protects from dangerous generator back-feed

• Protects home system from overload

BR Loadcenters Indoor & Outdoor

Backup Power SolutionsMechanical Interlock Cover Line

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Features / Benefits• 200A MCB Standard• 22 circuits for Non-Essential

Loads • 14 Circuits for Emergency Loads• Space Saving Solution• Generator Complete Packages

Available• UL Listed

Options1. Generator Complete

(Packaged with Generator) 2. Generator Ready (As Seen)3. Transfer Switch Ready

Backup Power SolutionsAutomatic Generator Ready Loadcenter

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Other Unique Custom Solutions

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• Assemblies Not in the Catalog• Combinations of amp ratings,

circuits, copper bus, lugs.

• Custom Enclosures

• Special painted covers for mounting in living space

• Feed-Thru lugs / Sub-feed lugs / Sub-Feed Breakers

Unique Custom SolutionsLoadcenter Modifications

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Circuit Breakers packaged with Loadcenters

• Packaged Solution

Bulk Packaging Available• Reduced Carton Waste

Mechanical Interlock Covers Factory Installed

Breakers Factory Installed• Reduced Installation Time

Unique Custom SolutionsFlex Center Kitting / Packaging

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Complete Home Integrated Panel• 400/600A Platform• 100A ATS Factory Installed• Integrated Structured Wiring Modules (Communication)

• Lighting Control• LCD Power Monitoring Display• Monitoring & Control Capability (Green Technology)

• Slide out Drawers for Easy Installation of Kits

• Residential All-In-One Packaged Solution

High End Single Family Home Market

Unique Custom SolutionsIndustry Exclusive Home Integrated Panel!

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• Event Panel Designed Specifically for Street Fairs, Stadiums, Convention Centers

• Provide Safe, Portable, Temporary Power

• Designed for quick connection and removal

• Multiple Receptacles

• Ground Fault Breakers

• Custom Designs for Specific Applications

Unique Custom SolutionsEvent Panel

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Stainless Steel Enclosures• CH or BR Style Interiors• NEMA Type 4X• Painted White Stainless Steel

Fiberglass Enclosure• CH or BR Style Interiors• NEMA Type 3R, 4X, & 12

Industrial, Marine, Military, Agriculture Applications

Unique Custom SolutionsHarsh Environment Solutions

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The Eaton Residential Flex Center…Offers Unique Custom Solutions for Service and Renovation Applications, Plus more….

Non-Standard is Standard….Let us develop a product specifically for your needs or package a solution that helps to increase your profits

Most importantly is another Super Tool that Eaton offers to its ECCN Contractors

Call the Flex Center Today With Your Opportunities and Ideas!!!

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In Summary…Custom Solutions – Eaton Flex Center

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Resources Available

Flex Center BrochurePublication #BR00300002E

Retrofit Interior BrochurePublication# SA00406001E

Generator Ready BrochurePublication# BR00405005E

ECCN Electrical System Upgrades Publication #SA02900008E

CH Load Center & Meter Breaker WarrantyPublication # WA00301001Y

Flex Center 800 Number1-800-330-6479

Flex Center EmailFlexCenterLincoln@Eaton.comStevenESchell@Eaton.com

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Ask The Expert…

Un-mute Your Phone…• Open Questions For 15 Minutes

• Use the “Chat” Feature on the webinar if you don’t want to talk on the phone

Custom Solutions – Eaton Flex Center