[wg cahill]

I want information on installing a generac 14 kw home depot #6052 on my home in chemung co ny. Directions with unit are not Idiot proof. Unit has 200# amp nexis smart switch inc. I would ask home depot for elec advice , but when I did I was directed by elec dept to refer all questions to dept that handles generaters,with is hardware?? So here I am I installed my own service up grade ,but never a generater. Unit will set 12 feet from house cable run in house about 70 feet. Home has direct burial 200 amp service, Do I need a service disconnect between unit and where cable enters wall of structure. What gauge should ser cable be. Can control cable (low volatge) run with ser cable. Natural gas meter is about 12 feet from house what type of gas line runs from steel pipeing to unit. Also if exteior disconnect is required what type of cable ,fittings and gauge. Please help .must pass nys electrical insepction thank u so mutch Bill

[stanfortyman]

So basically you are asking for every detail regarding this installation, electric and gas?
The reason the instructions are not "idiot proof" is because they figure the installer has at least the basic understanding of an installation like this and also knows the codes involved.
The instructions are a technical installation guide, not a teaching guide.

My only suggesting is to get a few quotes from local electricians to see what it will cost you to have this done.
The feeder can be cable inside the house, but the controls must be in conduit and separate from the feeder. You'll need six wires plus a ground for the control wiring so using a cable is out of the question. More if you plan on using the load shedding function.
The breaker on the unit serves as the means of disconnect.

[wg cahill]

This is the ask me help desk right if you don't want to help then don't bother yourself any further thanks for basically worthless information.

[mike 165278]

That worthless information may save you and your family's lives...

[wg cahill]

I did mention that it would have to pass a nys elec. Insp. If you don't know how to wire this project then please remain silent on the subject. Thank you for your anticapated coperation

[tkrussell]

On page five of the manual for this unit clearly states:

Only qualified electricians or contractors should attempt such installations, which must comply strictly with applicable codes, standards and regulations.

Stan DID offer advice to your questions in his answer here:

The feeder can be cable inside the house, but the controls must be in conduit and separate from the feeder. You'll need six wires plus a ground for the control wiring so using a cable is out of the question. More if you plan on using the load shedding function. The breaker on the unit serves as the means of disconnect.

So, your questions have been answered.

Regarding the gas line, you need to post over at the Plumbing forum, as us electricians have no knowledge of gas lines.

If you have any other specific electrical questions, please get back with them.

Clerks in stores should not give any advice unless they have the proper license for that trade.

[stanfortyman]

this is the ask me help desk right if u dont want to help then dont bother your self any futher thanks for basicly worthless information.

IMO, I WAS helping.

if you dont know how to wire this project then please remain silent on the subject.

Actually I have wired many of these gensets, and no, I will not remain silent, your highness.


Passing an inspection in NYS is not that hard in many areas, regardless of how the job is done.