Product Manual

Receiving & Installation 3-3MN2417
Secure the Generator (Skid Mount only)
Six mounting bolts (eight for TS130/175/225/350/500, twelve for TS400) in the base frame
secure the generator to the shipping pallet. Remove these bolts, lift the generator and remove
the shipping pallet. Secure the generator to the concrete pad using anchor hardware (not
provided) in the base frame mounting holes (holes are 0.66” diameter). See Figure 3-2 and
Table 3-2. Anchor bolts must be long enough to extend through the generator mounting frame.
Hot Exhaust Gasses
WARNING: Exhaust fumes/gases are extremely dangerous and can cause severe illness or death. Never
breath exhaust fumes produced by a running engine. Only run the engine outdoors where
ventilation is plentiful. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and
extremely dangerous gas that can cause unconsciousness or death. Symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning include: dizziness, nausea, headaches, sleepiness, vomiting or
incoherence. If you or anyone else experiences these symptoms, get out into fresh air
immediately. Stop the engine and do not restart the engine until it has been inspected and if
necessary repaired or reinstalled in a well ventilated area.
WARNING: Hot exhaust gasses must never be directed toward anything that may catch fire or explode.
Exhaust must always be directed away from living areas or buildings that are occupied by people
or animals. Never allow exhaust gases to be directed towards any openings or air entry routes
(doors, windows, vents, etc...) of an occupied building.
The direction of the discharged hot air and hot exhaust gases is important as they have the
potential to create brown spots on the lawn or shrubs. In extreme cases this extremely hot air
could cause dried grass, shrubs, trees or other debris to ignite.
It is also recommended that an exhaust rain cap be used whenever it is possible that rain could
get into the system. This will help to prevent corrosion and damage to the exhaust system and
engine.
Installation
The generator is completely assembled, tested and adjusted at the factory before it is shipped.
The procedures presented in this manual are suggestions and it is the responsibility of the
Owner/Operator to arrange for these procedures to be performed by licensed contractors
according to all applicable codes including local codes for your Municipality/City/County and
State. External connections required at the time of installation are:
1. Electrical Connections − power wiring (optional transfer switch) and control wiring.
2. Ground Connection.
After installation, the post installation checks must be performed prior to starting the engine.
After these checks have been performed and the system operation is verified to be good, refer to
Section 5 Maintenance for periodic checks that must be performed at scheduled intervals to
ensure continued operation with minimal problems.
WARNING: Disconnect the battery’s ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery or
battery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a tool accidentally
touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of such shock is reduced when the
ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance.
Fuel Connections
External fuel connections are not required. A self contained fuel tank is located within the base
of the generator set.
Electrical Connections Class 1 wiring methods must be used for field wiring connections to terminals of a class 2
circuit. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to arrange for these procedures to be
performed by a licensed electrical contractor and ensure conformance to all applicable codes
including local codes peculiar to your municipality/city/county and state. Wire size and insulation
type should be as required by NEC (National Electrical Code) and local codes.
Warning: Never connect this generator to the electrical system of any building unless a licensed
electrician has installed an approved transfer switch. The national electrical code (NEC)
requires that connection of a generator to any electrical circuit normally powered by means of
an electric utility must be connected by means of approved transfer switch equipment to
isolate the electrical circuit from the utility distribution system when the generator is
operating. Failure to isolate the electrical circuits by such means may result in injury or death
to utility power workers due to backfeed of electrical energy onto the utility lines.