Generac Power Systems G0058821 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)
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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).
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D
E