Generac Power Systems 5209 Owner's Manual page 23

Portable Generator Placement
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1. PLAN THE LOCATION OF YOUR GENERATOR.
NOTE: Do not place the generator directly under a
window.
Select an area outside of your home where you can
easily transport the portable generator to and from.
Keep in mind that the generator must have free air
flow for proper operation and to ensure there is no
possibility for exhaust gases to build up.
2. Drive an 8-foot grounding rod into the ground to
grade (so that no part is exposed above ground).
3. Determine where the flexible conduit will pass
through the house from inside to outside. When you
are certain you have clearance on each side of the
wall, drill a small pilot hole through the wall to mark
the location.
Drill a 1-3/4" diameter hole through the sheathing
and siding with hole saw.
3 Drill Hole Through House
1-3/4"
Diameter Hole
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4. While adhering to all local electrical codes, route the
30 foot conduit along ceiling/floor joists and wall
studs to the location where the conduit will pass
through the wall to the exterior of the house.
3 Drill Pass Through Hole
1-3/4"
Diameter Hole
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5. From the inside of the house, feed the end of the 30-
foot conduit (INCLUDED and pre-wired from transfer
switch) through the wall to outside.
5 Feed Conduit and Wires
SECTION 5 -
INSTALLATION GUIDE
FOR GENERATOR READY KIT
Illustration at left shows the
Guardian Ultra Source 15,000
watt portable
placed outside the home and
connected to the weather
protective external box. The
ground rod and ground strap
show a suggested location
only. When fully installed the
ground rod will not protrude
above ground level.
The outer diameter of the
conduit connector is 1-11/16"
generator
Silicone
Caulk
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