Installation guide – Generac 1276-1 User Manual

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8.

From the inside of the house, feed the end of the 30-
foot conduit (INCLUDED and pre-wired from transfer
switch) through the wall to outside.

9.

Remove the threaded lock nut from the conduit coupling.

10. Remove the knock out
in the lower right corner of
the external connection box.
From the rear of the
connection box, feed wires
& 4 pin plug into box. Slip
the lock nut over wires and
plug and tighten securely
onto conduit coupling.
Connect the black, red, and
white wires to separate
threaded lugs and tighten
securely. Screw the green
ground wire securely to the
bottom of the box. NOTE:
THE 4-PIN PLUG WILL not
be connected to any
mating plug or other wires.

11. Using appropriate

fasteners, mount
external connection
box over pre-drilled
hole to fully conceal
the hole. (Seal around
the hole and conduit
with silicone caulk
from both outside
and inside of house.)

The external connection box must be locked to ensure
safety and to discourage tampering.

12. Locate automatic transfer switch with built-in

emergency load center within one foot of main
distribution panel. The automatic transfer switch can
be located to the left or right of main distribution
panel. Hold transfer switch against the mounting
surface. Level the transfer switch and mark the
mounting holes. Drill the appropriate size pilot holes.
Mount the automatic transfer switch to mounting
surface with appropriate fasteners.

Silicone

Caulk

The outer diameter of the

conduit connector is 1-11/16”

The outer diameter
of the threaded end
is 15/16 inches.

Knockout

4

1ft.

10 Connect Wires

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ƽ WARNING ƽ ---

ƽ DANGER:

Although you may choose to perform

electrical connections yourself, Generac Power Systems,
Inc. recommends that a licensed electrician or individual
with complete knowledge of electricity perform the
procedures in sections 13 and 14.

ƽ DANGER:

Switch service main circuit

breaker to “off” or open position prior to
removal of cover or removal of any wiring of
the main electrical distribution panel. The
wires connected to the service main circuit
breaker remain live or “hot”. Avoid contact with these
wires and the service main circuit breaker connection lugs.

“OFF”

Feed Conduit and Wires

8

Threaded Lock Nut

9

Connect Wires

10

Mounting Automatic Transfer Switch

12

Mount External Connection Box

11

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