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13b.

Install the 40 Amp or 70 Amp double pole circuit breaker

that you have purchased into main electrical distribution
panel. This circuit breaker 

must be compatible with your

main electrical distribution panel.

It may be necessary to

reposition remaining circuit breakers or remove circuit
breakers that have been disconnected to  accommodate the
insertion of the 40 Amp or 70 Amp double pole circuit breaker.
Connect white wire to the main distribution panel neutral bar.
Connect green wire to main electrical panel ground bar.
Connect the black and red wires to the 40 Amp or 70 Amp
double pole circuit breaker.

Recommended battery is automotive type group 26/26R 12V
negative ground with 350CCA (Model 4389) or 550CCA
(Models 4456 and 4390) minimum capacity. The hold down
clamp is included.

14.

CONNECT STARTING BATTERY

NOTE:

Dielectric grease should be used on battery posts to

aid in the prevention of corrosion.

Connect positive (+) (red) cable to positive (+) battery post.
Connect negative (-) (black) ground cable to negative (-)
battery post.

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NOTE: In areas where temperatures regularly fall below 

10°F (-12°C) it is recommended that a pad type battery 

15. READY THE SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC OPERATION 

Switch service main circuit breaker to “on” or closed position.
Switch the circuit breakers in the emergency distribution panel to
the “on” or closed position. Switch the generator main line circuit
breaker to the “on” or closed position. Verify that the 40 Amp or
70 Amp double pole circuit breaker that was inserted in the main
electrical distribution panel is switched to the ”on” or closed
position. Place generator mode switch in the “AUTO” position.
Verify that fuel valve on rigid gas piping is open.

Perform steps

in Sections 2.1 through 2.5 of the Installation & Owner’s
Manual prior to testing the system.

16. TEST SYSTEM

Switch service main circuit breaker to “off” or open 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 system stands ready for the next power outage.

NOTE:

When utility voltage source is lost by the generator, the

system set light will flash rapidly.

17. SET EXERCISER

A switch on the control panel allows you to select the day and
time for the system to exercise. To select a time and day of the
week you must perform the following sequence at that time.
Verify that the Auto/Off/Manual switch is set to “AUTO”.

Hold down the “Set Exercise Timer” switch until the generator
starts (approximately 10 seconds) and release. The generator
will start and run for approximately twelve minutes and then
shut down on its own. If the battery is disconnected for any
reason the exercise time must be reset. The generator is now
set to exercise on that day and at that time every week.

NOTE:

Until the exerciser is set, all the red LED's will flash in the

Auto or Manual mode.

Set the generator’s Auto/Off/Manual switch to “OFF.”
Turn off utility power supply to the transfer switch.

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WARNING 

 

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If the Auto/Off/Manual Switch is not set to its OFF
position,the generator can crank and start as soon as
the battery cables are connected. If the utility power
supply is not turned off, sparking can occur at the
battery posts and cause an explosion.

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• External Connection Box with

5’ pre-wired flexible conduit
from generator for easy plug’ n
play connection to transfer
switch.

• 1’ flexible fuel line

• Composite Mounting Pad

• UL listed wire nuts (not shown)

• 30’ pre-wired flexible conduit

from the automatic transfer
switch for connection to the
external connection box

• Automatic Transfer Switch with

built-in emergency load center

• 2’ pre-wired conduit for easy

connection to the main
distribution panel

Install the appropriate Circuit Breaker

13b

UL approved wire nuts are included with installation kit.

The battery area dimensions are: 8" L x 8" W.

YOUR GUARDIAN EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC BACKUP 

POWER SYSTEM IS NOW READY!

Exerciser
Switch

Connect Starting Battery

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Set Exerciser

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INSTALLATION SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH:

NOTE: In areas where temperatures regularly fall below
10°F (-12°C) it is recommended that a pad type battery
heater be installed to aid in cold climate starting.

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Summary of Contents for GUARDIAN SERIES

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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 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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