Install Progressive Surge Protector

[Bikerbill]

I didn't do anything special and I do not remember any message from Progressive about NOT wiring the generator into it. Call them. They are very helpful. Last week we dry camped for 3 days running the generator each morning and evening for at least 1.5 hours with no problems.

[PSchw]

My either. I got it form somebody who sold his AI and had some stuff left over. Knowing of bad power supply in RV parks I sought it would be a good idea to have it. The PO had it rigged to be in between the outside connection which IO found to be a hassle carrying it around and hocking it up every time with the possibility to leave it behind.
So I installed it permanently after the power switch and used quick disconnects so if anything goes wrong I can hock it up as it was before.
Again it works fine used it with different power sources on shore power and with the generator during dry camping.

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by Bikerbill

... I do not remember any message from Progressive about NOT wiring the generator into it...

There is no issue with installing the EMS after the transfer switch and it will certainly monitor the generator power.

I chose to install my Progressive EMS before the transfer switch as recommended by Progressive tech support. I called them to make sure I understood their reasoning as mentioned in their FAQ. The transfer switch has built in electronics that can be damaged. They think it is more important to protect the transfer switch since it is a bigger risk from possible damage from bad power than monitoring the generator that has its own protective circuitry built-in.

Also you can use regular telephone cable to extend the remote display if you use 4-wire telephone cord, also know as data cord, rather than the 2-wire type which looks almost the same. You can tell the type of wire by looking closely at the colored wires in the clear plastic connector ends.

Photo of remote control installation attached.