Product Manual

3. Pre-Installation Considerations 2-2017

◦ DC control or AC sense wires 1000 - 2000 feet circuit length => 10-14

AWG of the insulation type below

• All AC and DC wires and cables must be rated 75 °C minimum, stranded

copper, and rated for wet locations.

◦ For wire sizes 14 AWG and larger, use insulation types: RHW, RHW-2,

THHW, THW, THW-2, THWN, THWN-2, XHHW, XHHW-2, USE-2, ZW-2

◦ For wire sizes 16 and 18 AWG, use insulation types: FFH-2, KFF-2, PAFF,

PFF, PGFF, PTFF, RFH-2, RFHH-2, RFHH-3, SFF-2, TFF, TFFN, ZFF

• Code compliant 20 A, 120 VAC, GFCI protected circuit for alternator heater,

battery charger, coolant heater, oil heater, and/or battery heater (if equipped)

• Code compliant conduit for all wires

Mounting Materials:

• Four base tie-down bolts

NOTICE

Regional fuel tanks require six bolts to attach to the ground.

NOTICE

Seismic zone installations require compliance to specific mounting

configurations.

Fuel Materials:

• Flexible fuel line (provided with generator)

• UL listed pipe thread sealant

• Fuel pipe to the remote tank

Tools Required

Use appropriate lifting techniques to position the generator set in place.

Transfer Switch Requirements

A transfer switch must be a part of every generator set installation. Transfer

switches transfer loads to the generator set during power outages.

NOTICE

Cummins offers a variety of transfer switches, including residential and light

commercial options.