Installation Guide

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What Kind of Generator Do I Need?
There are a wide variety of portable generators
available for purchase. Some are more suitable than
others for connecting to your house. When selecting
a portable generator to connect to your house, you
should ensure the generator:
- will not damage sensitive electronic
appliances/equipment
- provides the capacity to start needed motor
loads, such as a well or sump pump
- has the necessary four-wire 20-amp or 30-amp
or 50-amp receptacle required to connect to GenerLink
- has a 120/240-volt connector.
As a guide, GenerLink should be used with a generator that has the
following features:
- a peak rating sufficient to start the largest motor you will be running
- an automatic voltage regulator
- ‘low oil’ shut down
- 14-20 or 14-30 locking or 14-50 straight receptacle for connecting to
GenerLink and
- 120/240-volt output
The quality of power produced by a portable generator is also an important factor to
consider when selecting your generator. If the voltage output is too low, it could
cause motors, such as your refrigerator or furnace motor, to overheat. If the voltage
output is too high, it could damage sensitive electronic equipment such as your
computer or the digital controls on your heating system.
To maximize your generator’s power quality, it is recommended that your generator
have automatic voltage regulation. Electronic voltage regulation is preferred over
capacitor or condenser type regulation in instances where sensitive electronic
equipment is being operated.
What Size Generator Do I Nee d?
During a power outage, GenerLink allows you to select the combination of
loads/appliances you want to operate by simply switching breakers in the household
breaker panel. This flexibility makes generator sizing easy.