Hello, New to the forum, and hope some one can help me out.As having an American Rv in the uk. There is very little help available.I have a Damon Daybreak, with the Onan 5000 fitted.Last year the starter motor failed. So we decided to take it out for a major service etc.The problem I have is, the wires disconnected from the generator are.1x multi plug connector easy to plug back in.I also have 5 wires, which were taken out from the generator, which lead into the Rv.Now it is ready to go back in, I cannot find my drawing of were they went.2 I presume are from the breakers, as only 2 on the other side of them. But the others could go anywhere, as there are a few options of places to reconnect them behind the starter panel.Hoping someone can help will try to get some pictures. Many thanks.

In most cases you can find the appropriate Onan Service Manual on-line - it may have detailed installation instructions.

2 hot legs, color red and black ?1 neutral leg color white1 ground leg color greenthat only leaves one possibly unknown wirewhich might be from the auto-start control ?

The standard output wiring will be black (hot), black /yellow stripe (hot) , white (neutral), white (neutral), green (ground) (2 neutrals due to it being a 120 volt model, not 240 volt).A model number is really needed for the final answer though.

Hello, thanks for replies.Model number 5BGEFA26100N.Serial number 1973736415.4.8kw 60hz 40amp 1800 rpm 980ccits where the wires go inside the generator not the rv end.Have took some pictures but struggling to upload to site thanks

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sdetweil
Explorer
Apr 17, 2015
the two blacks plug onto the lugs on the circuit breaker switches there on the right.

pretty sure, because it is 120v only gen, the rest plug onto the lugs under the black box at the top.

white (neutral) and ground..

on my 7KW 120v only onan that is how they are connected.

see the diagram on page 154 of the service manual
UKPETE
Explorer
Apr 17, 2015
]here is a link to photos. hope it works they are on photobucket in usa. many thanks.
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/wolfenden/slideshow/generator?sort=3

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UKPETE
Explorer
Apr 17, 2015
Hello, thanks for replies.
Model number 5BGEFA26100N.
Serial number 1973736415.
4.8kw 60hz 40amp 1800 rpm 980cc
its where the wires go inside the generator not the rv end.
Have took some pictures but struggling to upload to site thanks
darsben
Explorer II
Apr 16, 2015
+1 on model number needed
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Apr 16, 2015
The standard output wiring will be black (hot), black /yellow stripe (hot) , white (neutral), white (neutral), green (ground) (2 neutrals due to it being a 120 volt model, not 240 volt).

A model number is really needed for the final answer though.
MrWizard
Moderator
Apr 16, 2015
2 hot legs, color red and black ?
1 neutral leg color white
1 ground leg color green

that only leaves one possibly unknown wire

which might be from the auto-start control ?
ksg5000
Explorer
Apr 16, 2015
In most cases you can find the appropriate Onan Service Manual on-line - it may have detailed installation instructions.

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