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Hah! I got confused about what I was confused about!! :-?
I am clear now, but have learned from this series of comments that I need to remove the earth ground from the main panel and put it on the utility-side neutral of the transfer switch.
Your explanation (and help) are much appreciated...
Thanks.
Yep, the switch we intend to use is on-off-on and marked as service rated for our 200a utility.
Here's the confusion: In your picture, there are two simultaneous neutral-ground bonds occuring via the gound to neutral connection at the utility main AND the uninterrupted connection...
I will ask this question at the end: "What of the 4th wire/ground wire that folks have said should extend from genset grounding lug to meter to transfer switch to main panel?":
However, let's first see if I have the following correct. If I want to safely utilize my genset at any time as a...
Forgive me if this has somehow been covered, but it seems that much of this discussion is for transfer panels downstream of the main panel.
In my circumstance, I intend to place a whole house transfer switch upstream -- that is, between the meter pan (termination of Utility feed) and my main...
Let me know how it goes! I'll likely drive up to take a look.
I'm planning to put a rooftop tent on ours, so will have aluminum bracing coming up and across from the stake pockets. I'd have to incorporate that into the design.
Also looking into fabricating an aluminum lid with hinge & gas...
you might be referring to the cable connection for starting genset via 24V mil vehicle. if i recall correctly, there's a section in the in the TM about it.
Mine was under the battery trays, tucked in the frame.
I imagine most of the units to be had at Chambersburg PA will be the same.
Thought I'd post in case others experience apparent missing battery jumper. Didn't see it until I removed trays to replace with Group 24 trays.