Section 2 — Installation
Generac 100 Amp Transfer Switch
Before connecting wiring cables to terminals, remove any surface oxides from the cable ends with a wire brush. If ALUMINUM conductors are used, apply joint compound to conductors. After tightening terminal lugs, carefully wipe away any excess joint compound.
All power cables should enter the switch next to trans- fer mechanism terminals.
Connect power source load conductors to clearly marked transfer mechanism terminal lugs as follows (Figure 2.3).
1.Connect NORMAL (utility) power source cables to switch terminals N1 and N2.
2.Connect STANDBY source power cables to transfer switch terminals E1 and E2.
3.Connect customer LOAD leads to switch terminals T1 and T2.
Conductors must be properly supported, of approved insulative qualities, protected by approved conduit, and of the correct wire gauge size in accordance with appli- cable codes.
Tighten the wire into lugs to the following torque:
• 100 Amp Switch: 50
Make sure to maintain proper electrical 1/2 inch clear- ance between live metal parts and grounded metal.
2.5CONNECTING START CIRCUIT
WIRES
Control system interconnections (Figure 2.3) consist of UTILITY 1 and 2. LOAD 1 and 2; and leads 23 and 194. Control system interconnection leads must be run in a conduit that is separate from the AC power lead. Recommended wire gauge sizes for this wiring depends on the length of the wire, as recommended below:
| MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH | RECOMMENDED WIRE |
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| 460 feet (140m) | No. 18 AWG. |
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| 730 feet (223m) | No. 16 AWG. |
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| 1,160 feet (354m) | No. 14 AWG. |
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Figure 2.3 — Transfer Switch Interconnections (Drawing No. C3921)
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