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PLEASE NOTE:
This installation guide is not a substitute for the
" Installation and Owner's Manual" that will be furnished
with the Guardian
®
Home Standby Generator or the
" Owner's Manual" furnished with the Guardian
®
Ultra
Source Portable Generator you may purchase in the
future. Please review the installation procedure again at
the time of generator installation. This kit is not intended
for use with the Guardian
®
Liquid-Cooled Generator
product line. This kit is not suggested to be compatible
with other generator manufacturer's products.
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 297 • WHITEWATER, WI 53190
www.generac.com
Part#D5507
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- Page 1 This kit is not intended for use with the Guardian ® Liquid-Cooled Generator product line. This kit is not suggested to be compatible with other generator manufacturer’s products. GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. P.O. BOX 297 • WHITEWATER, WI 53190 www.generac.com Part#D5507...
- Page 2 Install your Ready Kit at the construction stage or to pre-existing homes . . . Use your Portable Generator for emergency power now ..Later install your for automatic emergency power! Standby • 100 AMP automatic transfer switch with built-in load center •...
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Page 3: Installation Drawing
Installation Guide INSTALLATION DRAWING AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CONNECTED TO THE EXTERNAL CONNECTION BOX... -
Page 4: Electrical Hazards
Guardian ® Source Portable Generator you may purchase in the future. Please review the installation procedure again at the time of generator installation. This kit is not intended for use with the Guardian product line. This kit is not suggested to be compatible with other generator manufacturer’s products. -
Page 5: Kit Includes
This transfer switch will provide smooth and safe transition between utility and generator power. Eliminates the need to run extension cords. *When used with a portable generator the transfer from utility to generator power will have to be performed manually. (See page 7) 2’... -
Page 6: Transfer Back To Utility Power Source
After utilizing the 5 ft. electrical power cord for operation with the GUARDIAN ® ULTRA SOURCE portable generator you must remove it. Open the external connection box. Remove the fasteners holding the Black, Red, White, and Green wires in place. Remove wires from threaded lugs and from under ground screw. - Page 7 Caulk The external connection box must be locked to ensure safety and to discourage tampering. 12. Locate automatic transfer switch with built-in electrical connections yourself, Generac Power Systems, conduit coupling. Inc. recommends that a licensed electrician or individual with complete knowledge of electricity perform the procedures in sections 13 and 14.
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Page 8: Generator Ready Kit
NOTE: Balance must be maintained when moving circuit locations from main electrical distribution panel to emergency load center. Circuit breaker positions alternate buss bars vertically. Circuits sharing a neutral wire should either be moved together to adjacent positions in emergency load center or not moved. If you are unsure of proper procedure or if your installation differs from that described in this guide, consult a licensed professional at this time. - Page 9 GUARDIAN ® ULTRA SOURCE portable generator. Included in the kit is a 5 foot electrical power cord (black & red), neutral (white) and ground (green) wires. At one end are the terminal connectors. At the other end is the male connector (NEMA 14-50) which plugs into the GUARDIAN control panel.
- Page 10 Arrange for fuel piping with shut-off valve to be run to this location. Keep in mind that GENERAC recommends placement no closer than 3 feet to any structure. Local codes may dictate placement farther from a structure.