Generac — Transfer Switch Installation
Installation
From a Generac service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Hazardous voltages present inside transfer switch enclosures
- Turn off main circuit breaker before starting installation
Procedure
- Select mounting location on left or right side of load center for 24 in. flexible conduit harness
- Remove load center front cover and a knockout matching the harness conduit fitting size
- Shorten wiring harness/conduit if needed
- Attach wiring harness to load center; mount transfer switch to wall using template
- Remove transfer switch cover; install conduit/wire between Power Inlet Box and transfer switch
- Connect generator ground wire to green wire, neutral to neutral bar, black to Meter A, red to Meter B; reinstall cover
- Remove wires for relocated loads from load center breakers; connect blue harness wires (A4-B6) per Table 2
- Remove two single-pole breakers and install new 60A 2-pole breaker; terminate harness black/white/green wires
- Reinstall load center cover; turn ON main breaker, branch breakers, and UTIL MAIN in transfer switch
Tools required
- 1/4 in nut driver Amazon
- 2-1/8 in hole saw Amazon
- screwdrivers Amazon
- electric drill Amazon
- wire cutter/stripper Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
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.