Generac 005308-0 owner manual KIT Includes, Tools Required, Items YOU Must Purchase

Section 5—Installation for Manual Transfer Switch

KIT INCLUDES:

1.Power Inlet Box

Pre-wired with the 50 amp male receptacle, this box is located outside the home where the generator will be operated.

2.Pre-wired Manual Transfer Switch and Emergency Load Center with 16 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 to every item requiring back up power.

3.2’ Pre-wired Conduit for Easy Connection to the Home’s Main Distribution Panel

26 UL listed wire nuts (not shown)

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Drill, drill bits, hole saw (type and length will be determined 3.

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, wire cutters/strippers and safety goggles.

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ITEMS YOU MUST PURCHASE:

60 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)

Padlock (To lock external connection box after installation is complete)

Silicone caulk

Fasteners - to mount transfer switch, connection box and plug house/cord hanger

Intermediate wiring* from Manual Transfer Switch to the Power Inlet Box

*Individual wires in conduit or wiring in a jacketed cable must be sized for 50 Amp service and of construction approved by the National Electric Code and other applicable local codes.

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