Installation Guide

Q. What happens if the generator gets ove r l o a d e d ?
A. Your generator should have a circuit breaker that will activate in the event of an
overload. If it does not have this feature, it is not suit-able for use with GenerLink. If
the generator’s circuit breaker trips, turn off all the household circuit breakers in
your breaker panel, reset the circuit breaker on the generator, and restart the
generator. Please refer to your generator owner’s manual for complete instructions
on the safe operation of your generator.
Q. Where should the generator be p l a ce d ?
A. Remember, generator exhaust gases contain deadly carbon monoxide. The
generator should never be operated inside, this includes basements, crawl spaces
and/or attached garages. Please consult your generator owner’s manual for complete
instructions on the safe location for and operation of your generator.
Q. What is a p owe r co r d ?
A. A power cord consists of:
- a standard GenerLok connector that will attach to GenerLink,
- a four wire, 8 gauge cable that is
- insulated, heavy duty, outdoor rated, water-resistant and
- an appropriate NEMA connector for your generator.
Your generator may have a 20-amp, 30-amp, or 50-amp 120/240-volt output that will
require a 20-amp, 30-amp, or 50-amp NEMA connector. The length of the power
cord should be as close to the actual measured distance from the meter to the
generator as possible in order to maintain your generator’s power quality.
Q. What gauge w i r e is used to make the co r d ?
A. 10 gauge wire is used. The cord is heavy duty, outdoor rated, fire and water
resistant and is appropriate for cords up to 65 feet for a 50- amp circuit.
Q. What if my generator co nn ec t o r does not have a straight or locking 14-
20,14-30, or 14-50 co nn ec t o r ?
A. Some generators are fitted with connectors that are not 14-20, 14-30 or 14-50.
Consult with your local utility or a GenerLink Authorized Reseller to determine if
your generator can be used to connect with GenerLink.
Q. What happens if I want GenerLink r e m ove d from my h o m e ?
A. To remove, replace, or repair your GenerLink, you must contact an Approved
Installer. Only technicians authorized by the electric utility or licensed electricians
may have access to GenerLink. Do not, under any conditions, attempt to remove
and/or repair GenerLink yourself.