Section 5 - Installation Guide For Generator Ready Kit - Generac Power Systems 5209 Owner's Manual

SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR GENERATOR READY KIT

KIT INCLUDES:
1.
50 AMP PLUG ON 5FT. POWER CORD
Use with ULTRA SOURCE portable generator to
supply power to load center.
2. THE EXTERNAL CONNECTION BOX
Located outside the home where the generator will be
operated.
3. 30' FLEXIBLE CONDUIT
Pre-wired from the automatic transfer switch with built-
in 12 circuit load center for connection to the external
connection box.
4. PRE-WIRED AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH* AND
5. EMERGENCY LOAD CENTER WITH 12 CIRCUITS
Installed within 1 foot of the home's main distribution
panel. 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 require that some manual
connections are performed by the user. (See page 25)
6. 2' PRE-WIRED CONDUIT FOR EASY CONNECTION TO
THE HOME'S MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL
8. 5' DC SIGNAL HARNESS
Provides signal from the ULTRA SOURCE portable
generator to the transfer switch.
9. 12 UL LISTED WIRE NUTS (not shown)
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill, drill bits, hole saw (type and length will be determined
by the materials you will be drilling and cutting),
open-end wrenches or adjustable wrenches,
socket wrenches or nut drivers, standard and
Phillips screwdrivers, sledge hammer, level,
pencil, channel-lock pliers and safety goggles.
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GENERATOR READY KIT
MAKES A HOME GENERATOR READY!
2.
1.
7.
6.
ITEMS YOUR MUST PURCHASE:
70 AMP double pole circuit
breaker (must be the same type
as in your main electrical
distribution panel)
Ground rod (8 foot) with
grounding strap (No. 10 AWG
stranded copper)
Silicone caulk
Fasteners - to mount connection
box and automatic transfer
switch
Power cord clamp - to secure
power cord at the entrance point
to the external connection box
3.
4.
5.