Guardian Technologies 004583-0 Kit Includes, Tools Required, Items That Must Be Purchased

Section 5 — Installation for Manual Transfer Switch

Portable Generator System

5.1 KIT INCLUDES

1.Power Inlet Box (Figure 22)

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

Figure 22 - Power Inlet Box

2.Pre-wired Manual Transfer Switch and Emergency Load Center with 16 Circuits (Figure 23)

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 (Figure 23)

26 UL listed wire nuts (not shown)

Figure 23 - Power Inlet Box

5.2 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, wire cutters/strippers and safety goggles.

5.3 ITEMS THAT MUST BE PURCHASED

•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.

5.4 TRANSFER SWITCH INSTALLATION

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO SERVE AS A GUIDE ONLY! ANY ELECTRICAL WORK PERFORMED MUST MEET NFPA 70-NEC AND ANY LOCAL CODES THAT APPLY.

1.Plan the location of the generator (must be on flat, level ground). Figure 24 shows the portable generator placed outside the home and connected to the weather protective external box. The ground rod and ground strap show a suggested location only. When fully installed the ground rod will not protrude above ground level.

Figure 24 - Generator Location

Generator should be placed as far away from house as power cord will allow. It is understood that the cord should not be pulled tight and it will lay along the ground between the external connection box and generator panel.

NOTE:

Do not place the generator directly under a window, near an entrance way or near any intake vents. Always follow local codes for safe and proper location.

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