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Generac — Reconnection Procedure

Installation · Stator leads and circuit breakers

From a Generac service manual covering: NP-50G, NP-50LP, NP-66G/LP, Q-40G, Q-55G/LP, Q-70G/LP. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Generac NP-50G, Generac NP-50LP, Generac Q-40G, Generac NP-50G/LP engine

Before you start

  • Units reconnected for 120/240 volts dual voltage output will not be listed per RVIA.
  • Not applicable to Q-40G model.

Procedure

  1. Remove generator cover and front panel.
  2. Disconnect stator leads 11 and 33, T1 (red) and T3 (black) from main circuit breakers CB1 and CB2.
  3. Set aside leads T1 (red) and T3 (black) for later use.
  4. Disconnect stator leads 11 and 33 from 4-tab terminal connector (TC).
  5. Disconnect stator leads 22 and 44 from grounding terminal (GT).
  6. Disconnect one of the two T2 (white) leads from grounding terminal.
  7. Remove existing circuit breakers CB1 and CB2; install new appropriately rated circuit breaker.
  8. Connect stator leads 11 and 44 to new circuit breaker; attach leads T1 (red) and T3 (black).
  9. Connect stator leads 22 and 33 to grounding terminal (GT).
  10. Be sure a neutral lead is installed and routed from grounding terminal for connection loads.
  11. Route leads T1 (red), T3 (black), and grounded neutral lead through conduit clamp and out of panel.
  12. Reassemble panel and generator cover.

Full service-parts list: Generac NP-50G →, Generac NP-50LP →, Generac Q-40G →

Source: Generac service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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