Which Wire or Conduit is coming from Generator

[HWDean]

2000 PW Excel TD - Once in a while I need to flash my generator, however this normally is a two-person job and I am a solo traveler. If I bring the black/green/white generator wires directly to a new outlet (ideally near the remote starter) I can flash it by myself. I've successfully done this using a 10' power strip, but I am looking for a tidier solution that does not require removing bed, etc. (I've by backfeeding a 12v source on a factory-installed outlet and it does not work).

I am thinking of tapping into the generator directly from under the bottom of wardrobe closet. Can anyone identify the generator wires here? Here is a photo of converter, transfer switch and breaker area. (Note on angle -- the plywood backing is the floor and the breaker panel is facing aisle)


The center connection is interesting, but strange since it appears all 3 wires are going to some sort of ground.

Thanks!

[JPMcG]

Originally Posted by HWDean

2000 PW Excel TD - Once in a while I need to flash my generator, however this normally is a two-person job and I am a solo traveler. If I bring the black/green/white generator wires directly to a new outlet (ideally near the remote starter) I can flash it by myself. I've successfully done this using a 10' power strip, but I am looking for a tidier solution that does not require removing bed, etc. (I've by backfeeding a 12v source on a factory-installed outlet and it does not work).

I am thinking of tapping into the generator directly from under the bottom of wardrobe closet. Can anyone identify the generator wires here? Here is a photo of converter, transfer switch and breaker area. (Note on angle -- the plywood backing is the floor and the breaker panel is facing aisle)


The center connection is interesting, but strange since it appears all 3 wires are going to some sort of ground.

Thanks!

I am no expert on this but my two cents common sense says Green is ground White in Neutral and the BLACK CANT BE HOT or you would have a complete short and nothing would be working! Find out just what that black wire is and you might solve the issue.

[@Michael]

Is the black box at the top of the picture the transfer switch?

[HWDean]

I found it. Its the conduit on the right going into black box. I found a wiring diagram (attached) and it turns out there is one under switch lid and I connected a surge protector to be used for the flashing end.



@Michael: Yes, the black box is the transfer switch

@JPMcG: Black from the generator is hot