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CONDUIT

Route the conductors between the generator and the

junction box through approved, flexible conduit. The
following general rules apply:

• Cut wiring to the required length and allow extra wire for

junction box connections.

• Carefully prepare conduit ends, to prevent sharp edges

from cutting through wiring insulation.

• Route conduit so it does not interfere with generator

movement.

• If you use metallic conduit, vapor seal the end of the con­

duit where it enters the junction box. Do this because

flexible metallic conduit is not vapor proof along its entire

length.

ISOLATING DIFFERENT POWER

SOURCES

Conductors from the junction box must terminate in a

double pole, double throw transfer switch (Figure 24).
An alternate method for isolating different power
sources is by using an isolating receptacle (Figure 25
on Page 20). Whichever method you use, you must
be certain that both power sources are NOT connect­

ed at the same time.

POWER SUPPLY CORD

The power supply cord must comply with all applica­

ble codes, standards and regulations. It must be large
enough to handle the full amperage to which it will be
subjected.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT

INTERRUPTERS

The National Electric Code (NFPA 70, 551-7) requires
that you install ground fault circuit interrupters

(GFCIs) on all external and some internal electrical
receptacles. Contact your manufacturer or dealer for
recommendations.

Figure 24 — Transfer Switch Isolation Method

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