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In a province like Québec, where ice storms, high winds, and overloaded grids cause thousands of power outages each year, installing a Generac automatic generator is no longer just a luxury — it's a smart investment in your home’s comfort and safety. But setting up a generator isn't just about plugging it in. It involves strict compliance with the Québec Construction Code, the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1), and municipal regulations around noise and gas.
Here are the seven critical steps that ERCO’s certified professionals follow to ensure your installation is efficient, fully compliant, and built to last.
Every project starts with a home energy audit. An ERCO technician creates a load table of your critical appliances: heat pumps, furnaces, refrigerators, sump pumps, Wi-Fi routers, medical equipment, etc.
The result determines the correct generator size — usually between 14 kW and 26 kW for single-family homes — ensuring reliable performance without overloading or unnecessary fuel consumption.
A standby generator must always be installed outdoors, as it runs on combustion. ERCO’s site visit identifies the best location based on:
Locating the generator close to your electrical panel and gas source reduces conduit lengths and installation costs.
Stability is key. Without a solid base, your generator may vibrate, shift, or flood during snow and rain. ERCO offers two proven options:
This base supports the unit’s weight and protects it from ground frost and flooding.
A certified master electrician installs the generator’s power cable inside a metal conduit to the transfer switch. All breakers are sized to code, and the system is properly grounded under Section 10 of the Canadian Electrical Code.
A licensed gas fitter connects a steel Schedule 40 gas line and calibrates the system to maintain minimum pressure (up to 460 cu. ft./hr during startup). All joints are sealed to CSA 6.3 standards and pressure-tested before final hookup.
The ATS is the brain of the system. It detects power outages and switches your home to generator power within 10 seconds. ERCO installs the ATS beside your main panel or uses a combined panel with integrated breakers and ATS controls. Benefits include:
Once installed, the unit is filled with synthetic 5W-30 oil and test-run in manual mode. ERCO technicians verify:
We also give homeowners a hands-on tutorial: how to monitor your generator, schedule Quiet-Test™ self-checks, and identify any maintenance needs.
Like any engine, a generator performs best when well-maintained. ERCO offers annual service plans that include:
With an ERCO+ Service Contract, you’ll also receive priority emergency service and a full digital performance report after each visit.
Installing a Generac automatic generator is more than adding an appliance — it’s creating a reliable backup power system that keeps your family safe, your home protected, and your life uninterrupted during a power outage.
With ERCO, you get:
Ready to protect your home with confidence? Contact ERCO today for a free power needs assessment and join the hundreds of Québec homeowners who rest easy knowing their Generac generator is installed and maintained by experts.
