bmet2000
Nov 13, 2015Explorer
Progressive Industies EMS-HW50C Install
So since I had the day off, I thought I would do some mods. I was going to replace the MaXxAir roof vent with a MaXxAir II that is silver. But when I was removing the original one, I saw they screwed it to the roof. And I didn't have any caulk, so that mod will have to wait.
So I have had my EMS for a few months and never got around to putting it in. Well, today was the day!
I removed the wood panel and the breaker cover below it. It's a rats nest in there! Wires everywhere!
And after a quick trip to Lowes for some 6 gauge wire (man that stuff is hard to position!) I actually read the directions and wired up one side. I found a nice board that worked great for mounting it inside the panel.
Next I wired up the other side and fired it up for testing before I stuffed it inside. 126 Volts, looks good.
Now it is mounted inside and I had to relocate the Fireplace outlet.
Now I just have to wire up the main breaker and I straightened out some wires behind the panel while I was in there.
And lastly I drilled a small hole for the communication wire to the LED display. I used velcro to attach the display and everything works great. The bright LED's are behind the door, so they don't bother anyone at night.
So I have had my EMS for a few months and never got around to putting it in. Well, today was the day!
I removed the wood panel and the breaker cover below it. It's a rats nest in there! Wires everywhere!
And after a quick trip to Lowes for some 6 gauge wire (man that stuff is hard to position!) I actually read the directions and wired up one side. I found a nice board that worked great for mounting it inside the panel.
Next I wired up the other side and fired it up for testing before I stuffed it inside. 126 Volts, looks good.
Now it is mounted inside and I had to relocate the Fireplace outlet.
Now I just have to wire up the main breaker and I straightened out some wires behind the panel while I was in there.
And lastly I drilled a small hole for the communication wire to the LED display. I used velcro to attach the display and everything works great. The bright LED's are behind the door, so they don't bother anyone at night.
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