Another Neutral Bonded to Generator question

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Hey guys. On a GFI protected generator which has neutral bonded, does someone have a wiring diagram on the cord to inlet on transfer switch?

Is it as simple as not attaching the neutral white wire on the cord or on the inlet?

I read it has to be a special Transfer Switch?cant we use a regular TS like this one?
 
1.21 Gigawatts said:
Hey guys. On a GFI protected generator which has neutral bonded, does someone have a wiring diagram on the cord to inlet on transfer switch?

Is it as simple as not attaching the neutral white wire on the cord or on the inlet?

I read it has to be a special Transfer Switch?cant we use a regular TS like this one?
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No, do not leave the neutral loose in the cord.
Either take the neutral to ground bond out in the generator or get a transfer switch that switches the neutral.
 
qcroanoke said:
No, do not leave the neutral loose in the cord.
Either take the neutral to ground bond out in the generator or get a transfer switch that switches the neutral.
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Yup, thanks, I'll pick up the right transfer switch instead of messing with generator and possibly voiding warranty. So much info online makes it confusing sometimes.

I found this helpful info

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If you use a 3 pole transfer switch and switch the neutral you will need to install a GES for the generator. IMO removing the neutral bond in the generator is a better idea but I can understand why someone wouldn't want to deal with the potential warranty issues. On my Generac generator it was as simple as removing a cover and unbolting a ring terminal something that easily be reversed in a few minutes.
 
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If you use a 3 pole transfer switch and switch the neutral you will need to install a GES for the generator. IMO removing the neutral bond in the generator is a better idea but I can understand why someone wouldn't want to deal with the potential warranty issues. On my Generac generator it was as simple as removing a cover and unbolting a ring terminal something that easily be reversed in a few minutes.
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Thanks. Talked to a Reliance tech and he said it's rare the 30A plug is GFI protected but he has seen 2 models that have it.
 
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