Build a water protection coverage worksheet
This page addresses which household equipment receives standby power. The broader Brownsburg installation checklist covers the city review and site-work conversation. Bring both to the same project assessment.
- Primary sump pump and any separate backup pump
- Refrigeration and communications
- Heating or cooling equipment you want included
- Loads that can pause during a pump start
Record equipment rather than guessing capacity
Write down the model and accessible nameplate information for each priority appliance. Identify what must run together and what can wait. A pump motor’s starting requirement can matter even when its running demand looks modest. Do not open electrical equipment to collect this information.
The sizing worksheet organizes running and starting demand. Generac’s sizing resource is a manufacturer planning reference; the final choice needs an assessment of your actual equipment.
Define what whole-home means in your proposal
| Coverage question | Evidence to request |
|---|---|
| Which circuits are connected? | A backed-up circuit list |
| Which loads may pause? | A load-management description |
| Can priority motors start together? | The professional’s load assessment |
| What proves operation? | A planned transfer and coverage demonstration |
A whole-panel connection does not establish that every load can operate together. Ask how the proposed system handles the priorities on your worksheet.
Complete the coverage plan at handoff
Keep the circuit list, equipment manuals, load-management explanation and test records together. Ask what happens if an appliance is replaced or a new major load is added. Reassess the plan when the household equipment changes.
Use the handoff checklist and ask who is responsible for ongoing maintenance. Confirm provider availability and qualifications before agreeing to work.
Sources and scope
Prepared from the primary sources below. Equipment manuals and the responsible local authority control the requirements for your specific project; this page is a planning aid, not an installation procedure.
