INSTALLATION

ESSENTIAL CIRCUIT

ISOLATION

Essential electrical loads are loads that will be powered by the Home Generator System. Essential loads are grouped together and wired into the transfer switch.

TO THE INSTALLER: Consult with Home Generator System owner(s) to discuss their selection of essential circuits, described in generator operator’s manual.

DO NOT overload generator as described in generator operator’s manual.

The Switching Neutral Manual Transfer Switch is connected to the branch circuit side in the main distribution panel.

All wiring must conform to federal, state and local codes.

The illustration in Figure 3 depicts the Home Generator System while utility is supplying 120/240 Volt, single-phase electrical service.

Figure 3 — Typical System Diagram with Essential Circuits

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