Generac Power Systems PWRview Operating and safety instructions

WELCOME GUIDE

Welcome
This booklet will guide you through the installation process of the
Generac PWRView, which will include downloading and registering on
the PWRView Installer App. These instructions will focus on a 120/240 V single
phase system (also know as a split-phase system), the most common power system
in North America. If you have a single phase, 3-phase, or solar system, please visit
www.generac.com/service-support/PWRview for instructions.
CONNECTING TO THE PWRVIEW INSTALLER APP
Please download the PWRview Installer App on your smartphone. The PWRview
Installer App is available on the App Store and Google Play. Open the PWRview
Installer App on your phone and follow the instructions to register. The PWRview
Installer App will help to guide you through the install and confirm the system is
working correctly.
ITEMS NEEDED BEFORE STARTING:
• Smartphone
• Flashlight
• Thick insulated rubber gloves
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Two empty breakers
(or one two-pole breaker)*
*NOTE: The voltage cables on the PWRview Meter need to be installed on two empty breakers (one for each phase) or one empty dual
(double) pole breaker. However, some regional codes allow you to piggyback wires on existing breakers by using the supplied wiretaps
and attaching the voltage wires from PWRview to the existing cables before they go into a breaker. See Step 3 for diagrams. Please
consult your local electrical code for approved methods.

!
WARNING: Installing PWRview requires working with
voltages that may cause serious bodily injury or even death,
and thus should only be done by a qualified professional.
Installations should be performed in accordance with the
applicable electrical code for the region in which PWRview
is being installed. Whenever possible, power should be
disconnected upstream from the installation location
before attempting installation of PWRview. If power cannot
be disconnected, high voltages may still be present, and
warning must be taken to avoid injury. If PWRview is not used
as instructed, its protection mechanisms may be impaired.

Antenna and cable
Antenna Mounts x2
Current Transformers x2
Voltage Cable
PWRview Meter
Mounting Plate
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Wire Nut x1
Wiretaps x3
Screws x2
Cable Ties x2
Jumper Wires x3
Generac Sticker
ALSO INCLUDED

Step 1
Remove the panel cover
Step 2
Mount the PWRview
Step 3
Connect the voltage cable
Step 4
Connect the CTs
Step 5
Connect the antenna
Step 6
Connect the PWRview
Step 7
Check your work
Step 8
Connect to the PWRview App
Step 9
Replace the panel cover
Steps to follow:
If you get stuck at any point, visit www.generac.com/service-
support/PWRview for walkthrough videos and helpful tips.

OFF
OFF
OFF
Step 1 REMOVE PANEL COVER
Turn o the main breaker. Remove the screws on the corners
of the panel, then remove the cover. After opening the panel,
you should see the wires going into each breaker and main
lines from the utility.
DANGER:
Electrocution.
Even with the
main breaker in
the 'OFF' position
the potential for
energized wires
exists. The main
utility lines and
connections will
be exposed and
energized.
!

If your panel has a secondary cover that hides
the main utility line, please remove that as well.
OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF
OFF
OFF
Step 2 MOUNT THE PWRVIEW
Find an empty space in the panel where PWRview
can comfortably fit. Secure the mounting plate to
your panel. Ensure that there is enough room for
the wiring to reach PWRview once it’s clipped into
place, but do NOT clip it into place yet.
NOTE: The self-
drilling screws will
need pressure to drill
through the metal. You
can also drill a pilot
hole to make it easier.
Just be sure you use a
1/8" or smaller drill bit.

NOTE: Be sure to account for the length of the CTs and the
2-foot voltage cable, and ensure that there is enough room on
the sides of PWRview for the wires and antenna to connect to.
!

Step 3 CONNECT THE VOLTAGE CABLE
Connect the black and red wires to a 2 pole 15A or
20A circuit breaker. The black wire should go to Phase
A and the red to Phase B. Connect the white wire to
the neutral bus bar usually located next to the breaker
OFF
OFF
OFF
Black Wire
Red Wire
White Wire
NOTE: The blue wire
is only needed when
connecting a CT to Port
3, which is not used in a
2-phase, consumption only
installation. If the blue wire
is not needed, twist the
wire nut onto the blue wire.
For more installation types,
visit www.generac.com/
service-support/PWRview