TRC surge protector install

[tom 6118]

The 50 AMP TRC surge protector that I have installed takes what appears to be smaller diameter wires than those from the shore cable. Is this only my imagination or are the TRC wire inserts just tight ? How much of a problem would I cause if I took some copper strands off of each wire so I could push each one of them into the TRC inserts easier? ....is there a better way? Much thanks for any info.

[Finhawk]

Better check with TRC before you alter anything.

[tom 6118]

Good advice, but they are closed Saturday. Just wondering if anybody else has had the same problem and how they resolved it.

[Tha_Rooster]

If the wire has a clean cut and a good smooth twist it is a snug fit but fits.

[Shore2Shore]

Have you made sure the wire clamp/screw whatever holds the wire is fully undone? That sometimes causes a tight fit.

[tom 6118]

I made sure the posts were completely removed and this made the difference. Project complete....thanks for all the input.

[Half Dimes]

Be sure to check those connections in about a year. I was amazed at how loose a couple of the connections to my EMS had become. Also checked the connections in the generator transfer switch and found one of those working themselves loose.