7a Prepare Box For Connections

Section 5—Installation for Manual Transfer Switch

Knockout

7a. Lift cover of the power inlet box and remove the internal cover plate screws and internal cover plate. Remove the knock out in the lower center of the box. From the rear of the connection box, feed wires into box. Slip the lock nut over wires tighten securely onto conduit coupling.

7b Mount Box

7b. Using appropriate fasteners, mount power inlet 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.

8 Receptacle

Green

Red

White	Black

Existing Wire

8.Connect the black, red, and white wires to the same color coded lugs on the back of the receptacle. Failure to match wires may result in damage to generator and house wiring. Strip wire insulation back 1/2” and torque lug screws to 25 in/lbs. The green wire is to be stripped back 1/2”, inserted into the ground lug and torque lug screw to 25 in/lbs. Reinstall internal cover plate and screw. Close and lock cover.

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The power inlet box must be locked to ensure safety and to discourage tampering.

9 Mounting Manual Transfer Switch

1 ft

9.Locate manual transfer switch with built-in emergency load center within one foot of main distribution panel. The manual transfer switch should be located to the right of the main distribution panel. Hold transfer switch against the mounting surface. Level the transfer switch and mark the mounting holes. Drill the appropriate size pilot holes. Mount the manual transfer switch to mounting surface with appropriate fasteners.

DANGER: Although you may choose to perform 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.