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- Page 1 5210-075 THROUGH-WALL KIT USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 You must register online for your warranty to be valid. It only takes a minute, do it now while you still have your purchase receipt. Register Your Product Online www.benchmark.midlandpowerinc.com/ register-warranty Support for your product is available online, including parts, service center locations, and live expert advice.
- Page 3 Thanks for choosing the Benchmark Wall Kit! You’re excited to get started, we’ll keep this brief. READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT AND SAVE FOR LATER USE. This user guide contains important instructions including safety, setup, operation, and maintenance that must be followed.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety 1.1 Operator Safety 2. Learn More About Your Wall Kit 2.1 Component Identification 2.2 Make Sure You Have Everything 3. Installation STEP 1 - Plan Your Installation STEP 2 - Make a Hole in Your Wall STEP 3 - Prepare to Mount the Power Panel STEP 4 - Cement the Conduit to the Power Panel 13 STEP 5 - Mount the Inside Power Panel... -
Page 5: Safety
WARNING! Midland Power Inc. is not responsible for any damage caused during installation. Installation of this kit and alteration of your property is undertaken at your own risk. 5210-075... -
Page 6: Operator Safety
Midland Power Inc. is not responsible for health issues resulting from contact or ingestion with the supplied PVC cement. Fully read safety precautions on label of PVC cement. 1.1 OPERATOR SAFETY WARNING! DO NOT connect outdoor inlet box to live power prior to installation. -
Page 7: Learn More About Your Wall Kit
2.1 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION L14-30 Outdoor Inlet Box Inlet Cover 6-Outlet Indoor Power Panel 12-inch PVC Conduit 2-inch Foam Insulating Ring Threaded PVC Conduit Fitting Flat Drill Bit Tube of PVC Cement Wall Anchors White-head Screws Stainless Steel Screws 5210-075... -
Page 8: Make Sure You Have Everything
2.2 MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING With this kit you can now power your devices during a power outage without exposing your household to dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) gas. Make sure this kit is complete and included the following: Part Name Quantity 6-Outlet indoor power panel L14-30 Outdoor inlet box... - Page 9 125V then only half the outlets on this kit will provide power. L14-30 Power cord rated for outdoor use. Must be capable of 125/250V at 30A, have four 10-gauge wires, and come equipped with one male and one female L14-30 head. 5210-075...
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Page 10: Installation
3. INSTALLATION WARNING! There are many steps to follow in this guide, if you miss or proceed too quickly past one you may ruin your instal. We recommend you read through this entire manual and understand the process before proceeding step-by-step. STEP 1 - PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION 19 in 48 cm... - Page 11 It is possible to connect the indoor power panel to the outdoor inlet box using grounded building wire up to 100-ft 5210-075...
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Page 12: Step 2 - Make A Hole In Your Wall
in length. You will need to install a recessed junction box in the wall behind the power panel to safely extend the wiring. You must consult a professional electrician to complete this alternate instal according to local building codes. STEP 2 - MAKE A HOLE IN YOUR WALL NOTE ... - Page 13 2. On the inside wall, center the pointed tip of the 12- inch flat drill bit on your pencil mark, level the drill parallel to the floor. Slowly and steadily apply firm 5210-075...
- Page 14 pressure as you drill through only your first layer of drywall or paneling, stop before drilling further. 3. With your drill bit now past the first layer of wall, with the drill off, probe the interior of the wall for any electrical, water, or waste pipes that could be in your direct path through the wall.
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Page 15: Step 3 - Prepare To Mount The Power Panel
STEP 3 - PREPARE TO MOUNT THE POWER PANEL INSIDE WALL OUTSIDE WALL 1/8 in 3 mm OUTSIDE WALL 1. From inside your house, slowly push the 12-inch PVC conduit through the hole until it contacts the exterior wall. Gently probe with the conduit 5210-075... - Page 16 until you find the exterior hole, then push conduit through. The PVC conduit should be protruding a few inches out from each side of the wall. 2. Straighten the wires attached to the back of the 6-outlet indoor panel. Push all wires through the conduit, then push the rear protrusion on the back of the power panel firmly over the conduit.
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Page 17: Step 4 - Cement The Conduit To The Power Panel
4. Push conduit into power panel rear protrusion, twist a quarter turn, and hold firmly for 10 seconds until bonded. 5210-075... -
Page 18: Step 5 - Mount The Inside Power Panel
STEP 5 - MOUNT THE INSIDE POWER PANEL 1. Drill a ¼-inch hole at each of the 4 marks on your wall, deep enough for each wall anchor to be fully inserted. 2. Insert one wall anchor into each hole and tap in lightly until flush with your wall. -
Page 19: Step 6 - Attach The Conduit Fitting To The Outdoor Inlet Box
3. Unscrew the tightening ring from the PVC conduit fitting, leaving the insulating ring on the fitting. 4. From the back of the inlet box push the threaded 5210-075... -
Page 20: Step 7 - Try A Dry Fitting
end of the conduit fitting through the knockout hole. Screw the tightening ring onto the conduit fitting from the inside of the power inlet box and tighten using pliers. STEP 7 - TRY A DRY FITTING Insulating Ring Conduit Inside Wires the Wall Conduit Fitting... -
Page 21: Step 8 - Mount The Outdoor Inlet Box
Do not push conduit fitting over the conduit yet. 2. Apply a thin coat of PVC cement all the way around conduit in the wall as well as to the inside of the conduit fitting where the conduit will sit. 5210-075... - Page 22 3. Making sure to hold the inlet box level and in its final position, push the conduit fitting over the conduit and hold firmly for 10 seconds until bonded. 4. Insert the three 1 1/8-inch (3cm) mounting screws into the three mounting holes on the back of the inlet box and screw into exterior wall with power drill, being careful not to distort soft exterior wall materials, do not overtighten.
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Page 23: Step 9 - Wire The Inlet Box
3. Insert the remaining three wires into the holes in the back of the inlet port. Push the wires all the way into the holes and tighten the set screws on 5210-075... - Page 24 the sides of each terminal until the wire will not pull out. Make sure the copper wire, not the insulation, is clamped in the terminals. White wire into white hole marked “W” Red wire into red hole marked “X” ...
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Page 25: Operation
Open the inlet cover and insert the female end of the cord. Match the shapes of the female head with the prongs of the power inlet, push the cord in firmly. Twist the connector clockwise until it locks in place. 5210-075... - Page 26 Condu 2. Start your portable generator following instructions that came with your generator. 3. Your indoor power panel should now be live, a green light will illuminate on the inlet cover of the inlet box. INDOOR POWER PANEL 1. When all six receptacles on your power panel are live under generator power, the down-facing floodlight LEDs with be ON.
- Page 27 The heaviest appliance loads are devices like your refrigerator, freezer, window air conditioner, sump pump, hair dryer, coffee maker, toaster, or microwave. The lightest appliance loads would be things like your smart phone, computer, lights, TV, furnace blower, or electric fan. 5210-075...
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Page 28: Technical Specifications
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETERS Max Power 7,500W Amperage (A) Minimum Wall 2 in Thickness Maximum Wall 12 in Thickness Input Port 125/250V 30A L14-30P Outlet Port 6x 125V 15A 5-15R Interior Power Panel 4 x 1.9 x 4.1 in Dimensions (L*W*H) Outdoor Inlet Box 4.2 x 4.1 x 6.1 in... -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
Replacement parts sold to a consumer or installed by an authorized service center are warranted for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. Labour must be performed by an authorized service center unless given Midland’s prior written approval. Midland will not bear any 5210-075... - Page 30 transportation or shipping fees to or from an authorized service center. Service calls, travel charges, overtime, or weekend rates, are not covered. This warranty does NOT cover: a. Any repairs required as a result of any parts not supplied by Midland, and this part is responsible for the failure or malfunction;...
- Page 31 This warranty is the entire and only warranty given by Midland for Midland products or equipment. No agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge this warranty on behalf of Midland by any written or verbal statement or advertisement. 5210-075...
- Page 32 Enjoy! Be sure to check www.benchmark.midlandpowerinc.com for updates regarding your wall kit.
- Page 33 Customer Service Online: www.benchmark.midlandpowerinc.com E-mail: support@midlandpowerinc.com Toll Free: 1-877-528-3772...
- Page 34 THROUGH-WALL KIT...
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