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You should not need a wiring diagram. If the generator has a star point (wye) connection then the phase voltage to ground (star point) is 277 volts. 480/1.73 = 277.

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The star point coil voltage of a 480 volt three phase system is 277 volts. This voltage is obtained by dividing 480 by 1.73. 480/1.73 = 277.

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