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    ELLSWORTH Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 4, 2009, 03:15 PM
    Transfer Switch
    How do I wire a tranfur switch for a portable 6300 watt generator coming from the
    Main panal to the tran tranfur switch do I need a subpanal to also can you give me
    A diagram also
    For this I would bring power from a 60 amp breaker in main panal
    I only want to run afew things thank you
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    Jun 4, 2009, 04:47 PM
    Here are wiring diagrams for various transfer switches:

    Gentran Corporation: Generator Transfer switches for home & business

    Go to Products to the left and choose the best unit for your application.
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    Missouri Bound Posts: 1,532, Reputation: 94
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    Jun 4, 2009, 04:57 PM
    Ellsworth, you may also want to look at PM: INSTALLING A BACKUP GENERATOR: MARCH 98 Good luck
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