XW System Accessories Installation
Wire Identification
Wire Size and
Length
5–12
To install the XW Automatic Generator Start using the wiring harness:
1. Connect each wire on the harness to its intended wire or contact on the generator,
thermostats, or external switches.
2. Plug the harness into the connector on the bottom panel of the XW
Automatic Generator Start.
Each wire on the harness is identified by a number and a color. The wire numbers are
shown in Figure 5-9 and their colors and functions are described in Table 5-3.
Required wire sizes for the external connections to the wiring harness are:
Table 5-2 Required Wiring Size Based on Length of Cable
0–30 ft. (9 m)
Over 30 ft. (9 m)
18 AWG
16 AWG
When planning the routing for external connections, ensure that wire lengths are sufficient
to plug the wiring harness into the XW Automatic Generator Start once all the external
connections are complete.
Figure 5-9 XW Automatic Generator Start Wiring Harness
Table 5-3 Contact Numbers and Functions
Wire
Number Function
1
Thermostat 1 input
2
Thermostat 1 return
3
Thermostat 2 input
4
Thermostat 2 return
5
External shutdown input
6
External shutdown return
7
External manual on input
8
External manual off input
9
External ON/OFF LED Indicator output
This manual for use by qualified personnel only
Wiring Harness
Wire Color
Yellow
Gray
Orange
Gray
White/Black
Gray
White/Green
White/Red
White/Blue
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