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xrated · 02-27-2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bobmac

I have installed my PI 50 amp unit immediately in front (electrically) of the AC breaker panel. Have done it that way on 2 coaches.
I disconnected the feed to the panel and connected it to the input of the EMS and purchased a short length of the same cable to connect from the EMS to the breaker panel.
You will find that connecting near the panel is easy as there is lots of room to get the conductor's connected neatly in the EMS, you can do it remote from the panel and store the excess wiring behind the breaker panel.
As PI point out, connecting behind the transfer switch will not protect it but it is one of the lower cost components if it fails. The real advantage is you are not connecting in the limited real estate around the transfer switch. Good luck,

My transfer switch is located in the baggage compartment and there is quite a lot of room, other than head room. The biggest issue will be bending and contorting my 62 year old body in there for long enough to hook up the wires. Some of it can be done before I enter the compartment though, so it shouldn't be too bad......nothing that a hot shower and a biofreeze bottle can't take care of!

l1v3fr33ord1 · 02-28-2017, 05:30 AM

When I installed a PI EMS in my last coach, I did so using a service loop on each side, such that I could work on the EMS outside the compartment, then fold it and the wiring back into the compartment for mounting and cable-dressing. This also compensated for my poor up-close vision. Those who install a portable unit in a permanent position inside their coaches get similar benefits.

Dr4Film · 02-28-2017, 05:39 AM

It has been stated many times over and over again that most generators made today have built-in protection against errant power conditions. I know for a fact that the Onan's do. If in doubt call Onan or call the manufacturer of your generator.

But when it is all said and done do as you please, it's your coach, your EMS and your decision.

Dr4Film ----- Richard

jaywolf · 03-01-2017, 10:58 AM

I put my Surge Guard TRC 35550 between the switch and the load station.
Instructions showed both ways with advantages and disadvantages of each.

Why did I out where I did? It was easier.
I found a place to mount it in the electrical bay on the side wall. The large cable running from the load station was long enough when disconnect from the switch, to reach the output of the Surge Guard, so All I had to do was instal four 18" #4 wires from the Surge Guard TRC 35550 to the the switch.

I mounted the voltage/error display inside the coach by all the other electrical/tank/pump information. Getting the remote's wire inside the coach and up the wall was the hardest part of the installation by far.
True my Owen quite diesel when it working correctly but this will protect my coach, but if it malfunctions this will protect me.
The only disadvantage I see is when I fire up the generator I have the Owen 2 minute delay then you have the Surge Guard TRC 35550 2 minute delay so it's 4 minutes before you have generator power. but I am protected.