Installation

Volts’ technicians are qualified to install any kind of generators or renewable energy equipment. When you choose a standby generator for your requirements, you need to know which equipment you want to run if a power outage occurs. Some of the most common choices are refrigerators, freezers, security and access control systems, sump pumps, essential lights, electric gates or overhead doors, ejector pumps, well pumps, and septic systems.

Get your standby generator installed

Because standby generators are wired into your home or business electrical system, proper installation is critical. Shoddy installation works can cause generator’s overheat or even an equipment failure, as well as damage your existing wiring and equipment.

The location of your existing electrical service panel and gas line or tank is important. Generator’s location will be outside but near your building, like a central air conditioner. For easiest installation, it’s better if we can place it near the electrical panel.

The generator will need to be installed on a levelled area - most commonly, a concrete pad but occasionally gravel peas.

You'll need a plumber to connect the gas or propane line, if applicable. Standby generators can be sensitive to both fuel pressure and volume, so high-quality connections are important

Electrical connections

To connect a standby generator to your existing electrical system, you'll need a separate device called an automatic transfer switch. This transfer switch is essential : this is a safety system which starts the generator when a power outage occurs and will stop this equipment as soon as the electricity is back.

Installation of transfer switches always requires a professional electrician. The model of the transfer switch will mainly depend of the generator and of your electrical panel.

In addition to the generator and transfer switch, you may want to invest in a dedicated electrical sub-panel, as well. Only your essential equipment is connected to the sub-panel, which is connected to the generator. That way, when power fails, your critical devices will get the emergency power without the risk of overworking your generator or having to turn off or unplug other equipment.