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GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

P.O. BOX 297 • WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN 53190

WEBSITE: www.guardiangenerators.com

Part# OD8561 Rev. A 2.03

PLEASE NOTE:

This basic installation guide is not a substitute for
the “INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL” included
with this system. Please read all information prior
to installation and operation of your Guardian

®

Emergency Automatic Backup Power System.

by Generac Power Systems, Inc.

Emergency

Automatic

Backup Power System

Emergency

Automatic

Backup Power System

www.guardiangenerators.com

This Guide is intended to be

used in conjunction with the

Installation & Owner’

s Man

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The BASIC “How-To” Installation 

Guide For The Do-It-Yourselfer

Summary of Contents for GUARDIAN SERIES

Page 1: ...guardiangenerators com This Guide is intended to be used in conjunction with the Installation Owner s Manual The Installation Owner s Manual must first be read thoroughly prior to installation of the home standby generator The BASIC How To Installation Guide For The Do It Yourselfer ...

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Page 3: ... be connected to an approved earth ground Local electrical codes also may require proper grounding of the generator electrical system After installing this home standby electrical system the generator may crank and start at any time without warning When this occurs load circuits are transferred to the STANDBY generator power source To prevent possible injury if such a start and transfer occur alwa...

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Page 5: ... 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 Level Sledge Hammer Channel lock Pliers Spade Shovel and Safety Goggles 1 It will be necessary to pay a visit to your local municipal offices to apply for a building permit Building permits are necessary to ensure proper install...

Page 6: ...ethod FUEL HOOK UP CHECK FOR LEAKS 9a Make k k the igid fuel piping and the generator using the supplied flexib e e le fuel line Use a sealant suitab for f f gaseous fuel Chec for f f v v e e or ay connections with ter If a bubble with the of 9b If a and disconnect flexible and amount sealant fle le fuel line open fuel supply and recheck for leaks If leak still exists repeat step 9b Site Preparati...

Page 7: ...aded lock nut from the conduit coupling 11c Remove the knock out in the lower right corner of the exter x From of box f 4 pin x lock nut over and to Black to b k to red red Plug n Pla lug and attach ground from conduit Reinstall nut and tighten This wiring is complete 11d f external connection box ov to the hole Seal the hole and silicone caulk from both outside and inside of house Drill Pass Thro...

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Page 9: ...n position This simulates the loss of utility power The generator should crank and start within 20 seconds Load transfer should occur within 10 seconds of generator start To return system to automatic mode switch service main breaker to on or closed position This simulates the return of power from the utility The generator will run for a short cool down period of several minutes while the entire s...

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