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  1. ZackMan

    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Glockfan, I believe the copper bar I refrenced was the 90 degree angled bar attached to the bottom of the neutral and ground generator terminal lugs. However, upon further research I believe I found a "vertical" copper bar attached on right-side of the terminal lug plate at the bottom...
  2. ZackMan

    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    That's exactly how it looks like. Thanks!!! [thumbzup]
  3. ZackMan

    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Chris, That's a great explanation. I noticed that your power cord is rather long. Is that because you wanted to reduce the decibles somewhat? ZackMan
  4. ZackMan

    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Glockfan, Please excuse this question. You mentioned removing the copper bar. What does it look like? Is it the 90 degree angled bar at the bottom of the ground and neutral terminal lugs? ZackMan
  5. ZackMan

    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Chris, Visualization, for me at least, is always most helpful. This gives me a better understanding that I can share with an electrician. ZackMan :-D
  6. ZackMan

    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    DieselAddict and Glockfan, Thank you both for your responses, I appreciate it. My presumption, and correct me if I am wrong, is that the single phase connection wiring on the generator would be set up on the power outlet box via the L1, L3, L0 and ground. Is that correct? I may have missed...
  7. ZackMan

    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Glockfan, I recently acquired an MEP 803a mounted on a trailer for portability. I do plan to use the unit as a home backup in case of a power loss for single phase 120/240. In your case, I noticed that the wiring to the house is permanent in connection. Is there a way for me to just plug one...
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