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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Installation Manual
Power Wiring Interconnections
All wiring must be the proper size, properly supported, of
approved insulative qualities, and protected by NEC
approved conduit. Use flexible conduit between the
enclosure and any rigid conduit.
CAUTION!
Per NEC code, power voltage leads
must be run in separate conduit from low voltage
transfer switch "signal" leads.
Complete the following connections between the
generator, transfer switch and main distribution panel
(Figure 14).
1.
Connect utility power supply leads from a two pole
breaker installed in the main distribution panel to
transfer switch terminals marked “UTILITY
CONNECTION”. Use a 50 Amp circuit breaker.
Ensure breaker is turned OFF.
2.
Connect utility neutral to the transfer switch
“NEUTRAL” bus.
3.
Connect utility ground to the transfer switch “GND”
bus.
4.
Connect generator power supply leads from the
generator’s control panel to transfer switch terminals
marked “GENERATOR CONNECTION”.
5.
Connect generator Neutral from the control panel to
the transfer switch NEUTRAL bus.
6.
Connect generator GND from the control panel to
the transfer switch GND bus.
7.
Torque all wire connections/fasteners to values
recommended in Figure 15.
Generator
Neutral is
White wire
Control Signal
Connections
GND lug
Wire
Nut
Dual Pole
Breaker
Utility
Connection
Generator
Connection
Rear of
Control
Panel
Neutral
Bus
Neutral
Bus
Ground
Bus
Main
Distribution
Panel
Automatic Power Transfer Switch
Home Generator
System
Generator
Figure 14 — Typical Installation Diagram for Home Generator System
Diagnostic LED
