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1.8 Electrical Connections

WARNING

Hazardous voltage.

Backfeed to the utility system can

cause property damage, severe

injury, or death.

If the generator set is used for

standby power, install an automatic

transfer switch to prevent inadvertent

interconnection

normal sources of supply.

Grounding electrical equipment. Hazardous voltage can

cause severe injury or death. Electrocution is possible

whenever electricity is present. Ensure you comply with all

applicable codes and standards.

generator set, transfer switch, and related equipment and

electrical circuits. Turn off the main circuit breakers of all

power sources before servicing the equipment. Never contact

electrical leads or appliances when standing in water or on wet

ground because these conditions increase the risk of

electrocution.

Electrical backfeed to the utility. Hazardous backfeed

voltage can cause severe injury or death. Install a transfer

switch in standby power installations to prevent the connection

of standby and other sources of power. Electrical backfeed

into a utility electrical system can cause severe injury or death

to utility personnel working on power lines.

NOTICE

Canadian installations only. For standby service connect

the output of the generator set to a suitably rated transfer

switch in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.

Have an authorized distributor/dealer or a licensed

electrician make the following electrical connections.

The electrical installation must comply with the National

Electrical Code (NEC) class 1 wire designation and all

applicable local codes. Canadian installations must

comply with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and

applicable local codes.

Ground the generator set from the GRD terminal inside

controller compartment according to applicable codes.

Section 1 Installation

standby

and

Electrically ground the

1.8.1

Electrical Lead Entry

Drill or punch holes in the enclosure for the electrical

conduit in the locations shown in Figure 1-17.

full-scale dimensioned template for the hole locations is

printed in Appendix B. See page 43.

Note: See Appendix B for a full-scale template

with dimensions.

1. 1/2 NPT female fuel inlet

2. ATS signal electrical lead entry point

3. Utility voltage electrical lead entry point

Figure 1-17 Electrical Lead Entry Locations

1.8.2

Power Supply

Power must be supplied to the generator set location for

the battery charger and the optional accessories shown

in Figure 1-18.

The power source must be GFCI

protected.

The power to the accessories must be

available at all times, i.e. the circuit must be powered by

the utility source and backed up by the generator.

Connect power to the utility power connection points on

the terminal block. See Section 1.8.3 and the wiring

diagrams in Section 2 for connection details.

Figure 1-18 for the power requirements for the battery

charger and accessories.

Equipment

Battery charger (standard)

Carburetor heater (optional)

Battery heater (optional)

Figure 1-18 Power Requirements

ADV--7876

See

Power Requirement, Max.

Watts

Amps

Volts

192

1.6

0.33

120

110

0.92

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