Generac Power Systems rts16eza1 Installation Manual page 4

Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide
100 Amp Automatic Transfer
Switch/Load Center with
Express Install Kit
KIT INCLUDES:
THE OUTDOOR CONNECTION BOX WITH FIVE FOOT
A
PRE-WIRED LIQUID TIGHT CONDUIT
B
Mounted outside the home or business nearest the
planned generator location. This is for connection to
generator controls and main line circuit breaker.
30 FOOT FLEXIBLE CONDUIT
C
Pre-wired from the automatic transfer switch with built-
in emergency load center for connection to the outdoor
connection box.
PRE-WIRED AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND
D
EMERGENCY LOAD CENTER
E
Installed within one (1) foot of the building's main distri-
bution panel. This transfer switch provides smooth and
safe transition between utility and generator power.
TWO FOOT PRE-WIRED CONDUIT FOR EASY
F
CONNECTION TO THE BUILDING'S MAIN
DISTRIBUTION PANEL
UL LISTED WIRE NUTS (not shown)
G
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill, drill bits, hole saw (type and length will be deter-
mined by the materials to be drilled and cut), open-end
wrenches or adjustable wrenches, socket wrenches or
nut drivers, standard and Phillips screwdrivers, sledge
hammer, level, pencil, channel-lock pliers, spade shov-
el, rake and safety goggles.
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Designed with installation
cost savings in mind!
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B
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ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED OR SUPPLIED FOR
COMPLETE INSTALLATION:
70 amp or 40 amp (8kW) double pole circuit breaker
(must be the same type as in the main electrical
distribution panel)
Ground rod with grounding strap (for generator
installation)
Padlock to lock outdoor connection box
Crushed stone or pea gravel (approximately 10-12
cubic feet) (for generator installation)
Black poly-film or other vegetation blocking fabric
(for generator installation)
Silicone caulk
Fasteners (to mount outdoor connection box and
automatic transfer switch)
Battery - 12V automotive type, group 26R, negative
ground, 350 CCA (8kW), 525 CCA (10, 12, 13, 14,
16, 17 and 20kW) minimum capacity (required
as part of generator installation).
C
D
E