Generac RN100 — Connecting Power and Load Lines
Installation · terminals
For the Generac RN100, from the Generac service manual.
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Before you start
- Contact with high voltage causes fatal shock
- Do not overtighten or undertighten lugs
- Maintain 1/2 inch clearance for circuits
Procedure
- Turn OFF both UTILITY and EMERGENCY supplies
- Remove oxides from cable ends
- Apply corrosion inhibitor if aluminum conductors
- Connect UTILITY cables to N1, N2, N3
- Connect EMERGENCY cables to E1, E2, E3
- Connect LOAD leads to T1, T2, T3
- Connect neutral conductors to neutral block
- Tighten terminal lugs to door decal torque values
- Wipe excess corrosion inhibitor
Tools required
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Specs & values
- 100A: #6-2/0 AWG wire
- 200A: #4-400 MCM wire
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.