Residential Standby Power System
Installation Review Worksheet
The services and materials listed below are based on a typical standby power system where a separate Essential
Loads circuit has been segregated from the existing main electrical service.
Basic Installation Includes
Onsite Services: Materials Included: Est. Cost:
Physically mount generator and transfer (Installations must meet applicable local codes)
switch:
Mount generator Gravel
Ground generator Ground rod, ground strap
Bolt transfer switch to wall Hardware
Bolt subpanel to wall Subpanel with breakers, hardware
Pipe fuel to generator: *
Run fuel to generator Black iron pipe
Connect fuel line to generator Flexible fuel line [
Electrical connection:
Wire transfer switch to main panel Copper wire, 3 conductor, conduit [
Wire switch to subpanel Copper wire, 3 conductor, conduit [
Isolate emergency loads to subpanel Circuit breaker, 40 amp (8.5RES) or
50 amp (12RES); use existing wiring [
Wire power leads from generator to switch Copper wire, 3 conductor, conduit [
Wiring for battery charger 120 volt outlet plus cost of wiring [
Wire DC control wire from generator to switch Conductors, conduit [
* A gas meter upgrade may be required in order to provide sufficient fuel capacity for the generator and other appliances.
[ Fuel line pipe sizes and wire sizes can change depending on distances; see sales associate.
Estimated Cost for your Kohler Generator System
Furnished &
Generator Size/kW Furnished Price Installed Price ]
Air Cooled: (Natural Gas/LP Vapor)
8.5RES 8,500 Watts $ ______________ $ ______________
12RES 12,000 Watts $ ______________ $ ______________
Delivery Cost $ ______________ $ ______________
Cost of Permits $ ______________ $ ______________
Estimated Total $ ______________ $ ______________
] Includes Basic Installation
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Residential Generator Set/Transfer Switch Installation Checklist
Read and understand all of the safety precautions found in the operation and installation manuals. Make the following
installation checks before starting the generator set.
Note: Use this form as a general guide, along with any applicable codes or standards. Comply with all applicable
codes and standards. Improper installation voids the warranty.
Yes Yes
Enclosure AC Electrical System
- 1. Does the location comply with clearances - 13. Do the nameplate voltage/frequency ratings
stated in the generator set operation and of the generator set and transfer switch
installation manual? match normal/utility source ratings?
- 2. Is the enclosure clean with all materials not - 14. Do the generator set load conductors have
related to the emergency power supply adequate ampacity and are they correctly
system removed? connected to the circuit breakers and/or the
emergency side of the transfer switch?
- 3. Is the area around the installation clean and
free of combustible materials (leaves, dry - 15. Are the generator set load leads, battery
grass, etc.)? charger cables, and AC wiring installed in
separate conduit from engine starting leads
- 4. Do the enclosure doors close completely and DC wiring?
and lock?
- 16. Is the battery charger AC circuit connected
to the corresponding voltage?
Engine and Mounting
- 5. Is the mounting surface properly leveled? - 17. Is equipment grounded in accordance with
local codes?
Lubrication
Transfer Switch, Remote Control System,
- 6. Is the engine crankcase filled with the Accessories
specified oil?
- 18. Does the transfer switch mechanism operate
Cooling and Ventilation without binding?
Note: Disconnect all AC sources and
- 7. Is the air inlet clear of obstructions? operate the transfer switch manually.
Fuel - 19. Are the transfer switch AC conductors
correctly connected? Verify lead
- 8. Is the fuel piping installed in accordance with designations using the appropriate wiring
applicable codes and standards? diagrams.
- 9. Are flexible fuel lines installed between the - 20. Is all other wiring connected, as required?
generator set fuel inlet and fuel piping?
Batteries and DC Electrical System
- 10. Is 7--11 in. (4--6 oz.) gas pressure available
at the fuel regulator inlet? - 21. Does the battery have the specified CCA
rating and voltage?
- 11. Does the gas solenoid valve function?
- 22. Are the engine starting cables connected to
Exhaust the battery?
- 12. Does the exhaust system outlet location
prevent entry of exhaust gases into buildings
or structures?
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