Generac 1276-1 AMP Plug on 5FT. Power Cord External Connection BOX, 30’ Flexible Conduit

Installation Guide

KIT INCLUDES:

50 AMP PLUG ON 5FT. POWER CORD

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THE EXTERNAL CONNECTION BOX

Located outside the home nearest the incoming gas service.

30’ FLEXIBLE CONDUIT

Pre-wired from the automatic transfer switch with built- in emergency load center for connection to the external connection box.

PRE-WIRED AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH* AND

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 have to be performed manually. (See page 7)

2’ PRE-WIRED CONDUIT FOR EASY CONNECTION TO THE HOME’S MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL

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, channel-lock pliers, spade shovel, and safety goggles.

Designed with the

homeowner in mind!

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ITEMS YOU MUST PURCHASE:

70 AMP double pole circuit breaker (must be the same type as in your main electrical distribution panel)

Ground rod with grounding strap

Crushed stone or pea gravel (approximately 10-12 cubic feet)*

Black poly-film or other vegetation blocking fabric*

Silicone caulk

Fasteners (to mount connection box and automatic transfer switch)

Power cord clamp (to secure cord at the external connection box

*Only required when a Guardian Home Standby

generator is be installed.

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