Installation
So now you’re wondering what the installation process involves. Usually, a dealer will come to your home and evaluate what it will take to install the system and to determine specific generator needs.
Professional Installation. Because your generator will be wired into your home’s electrical system, correct installation is essential. To connect a standby generator to your electrical system, a separate device called an automatic transfer switch will also need to be installed. The transfer switch is what “switches” your power from the power grid to the generator and back. A professional electrician must install the transfer switch.