How to: Connect Camlock Tails to a Generator

This document will walk through how to properly and safely connect Camlock tails to a generator. For information on connecting feeder cable to

Part 1 - Overview of components

Part 2 - Pre setup checklist

Part 3 - Connecting tails

***IMPORTANT***

If you have never done this before, do not attempt to do so on your own, even with this document. There must be a trained individual on-site. If there is not, before proceeding, submit a Slack Tech Help Request. A member of the Tech Team will jump on a video call with you to ensure this setup is done correctly.

Part 1 - Overview of components

Generator

A generator is a portable solution allowing us to supply power to a venue. Some venues do not have an adequate power service installed so we pair a generator with a power distro to get the amount of power needed.

Three Phase Camlock Tails

Camlock tails have Camlock connectors on one end and bare copper on the other end. They are used to connect Camlock feeder cable to a generator. Three phase power consists of a ground, neutral, and three hot connections.

Part 2 - Pre setup checklist

Confirm the following before proceeding:

The generator is powered off
Camlock tails are in good condition
- Check both connectors and rubber shielding

Part 3 - Connecting tails

1. Strip back 1/2 inch of the rubber shielding from the copper end of each cable

(Picture of stripped back cable)

2. With the generator powered off, open the side panel exposing the tie-in bolts

(Picture of generator from the side, picture of healthy looking bolts)

3. Loosen the bolts far enough to fit the copper ends

(Picture of loosened bolts)

4. Place the copper ends underneath the bolts and tighten the bolts down securely. Ground (green) first, then neutral (white), followed by the hot connections (red, black, blue).

(Picture of bolts tightened down)

Note: It is always good to have a second person check your work. Even if it is a FaceTime with someone from the AVL team, you can never be too safe when dealing with this much electricity.

If any aspect of this system does not perform in the manner indicated in this article, please submit a tech support ticket and our team will assist you.