Generac Power Systems 5209 Owner's Manual page 24

SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR GENERATOR READY KIT
6 Threaded Lock Nut
The outer diameter
of the threaded end
is 15/16 inches.
6. Remove the threaded lock nut from the conduit coupling.
7 Connect Wires
Knockout
NOTE: THE 4-PIN PLUG WILL not be connected to
any mating plug or other wires at this time.
8. Using appropriate
fasteners, mount
external connection
box over pre-drilled
hole to fully conceal
the hole. (Seal around
the hole and conduit
with insulating
material and/or
silicone caulk from
both outside and
inside of house.)
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7. Remove the knock out
in the lower right corner of
the external connection
box. From the rear of the
connection box, feed wires
& 4 pin plug into box. Slip
the lock nut over wires and
plug and tighten securely
onto conduit coupling.
Connect the black, red,
and white wires
separate threaded lugs
and tighten securely.
Fasten the green ground
wire securely beneath the
hex nut on the grounding
stud at the bottom of the
box. Tighten securely to
ensure good contact with
metal box.
11b Mount External Connection Box
The external connection box must be locked to ensure
safety and to discourage tampering.
9 Mounting Automatic Transfer Switch
9. Locate automatic transfer switch with built-in
emergency load center within one foot of main
distribution panel. The automatic transfer switch can
be located to the left or right of main distribution
panel. Hold transfer switch against the mounting
surface. Level the transfer switch and mark the
to
mounting holes. Drill the appropriate size pilot holes.
Mount the automatic transfer switch to mounting
surface with appropriate fasteners.
DANGER:
electrical connections yourself, Generac Power Systems,
Inc. recommends that a licensed electrician or individual
with complete knowledge of electricity perform the
procedures in sections 10a and 10b.
DANGER: Switch service main circuit breaker to "off" or
open position prior to removal of cover or removal of any
wiring of the main electrical distribution panel. The wires
connected to the service main circuit breaker remain live
or "hot". Avoid contact with these wires and the service
main circuit breaker connection lugs.
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