Guardian Technologies 5209 owner manual Generator Ready KIT

SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR GENERATOR READY KIT

MAKES A HOME GENERATOR READY!

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	1.
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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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

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