Generac RXG16EZA1 / RXSW200A3 — Installing Generator Neutral Wire for Transfer Switches without a Breaker Load Center
Installation · Transfer switch neutral terminal
For the Generac RXG16EZA1 / RXSW200A3, from the Generac service manual.
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Before you start
- DANGER: Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and render unit inoperable before working on unit. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (D000191)
- WARNING: Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury. (W000100)
- WARNING: Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to follow proper installation requirements could result in death, serious injury, and equipment or property damage. (W000182)
Procedure
- Disconnect utility or turn service circuit breaker OFF to disconnect all power.
- Verify back-up generation is de-activated.
- Remove front cover and dead front.
- Locate the connection point on the neutral lug bar.
- Crimp the white with blue stripe (00) neutral (18 AWG) wire to the provided ring terminal (G058353).
- If an existing neutral connection has a screw, loosen it and connect the new neutral wire using the original screw.
- Tighten both ring terminals to approximately 11 in-lbs.
- If nothing is connected to the neutral bar, use provided self-tapping screw (G026902) and tighten ring terminal (G058353) to approximately 11 in-lbs.
- Assemble transfer switch panels.
- Complete transfer switch installation according to the owner's manual.
- Test switch functions per the transfer switch owner's manual.
Specs & values
- Tighten ring terminals to approximately 11 in-lbs.
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.