Install Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- 1. Important Safety Instructions
- 1.1 Warning, Caution, and Note Styles Used in This Manual
- 1.2 General Information
- 1.3 General Precautions
- 1.4 Generator Set Voltage Is Deadly
- 1.5 Engine Exhaust Is Deadly
- 1.6 Fuel and Fumes Are Flammable
- 1.7 Batteries Can Explode
- 1.8 Moving Parts Can Cause Severe Personal Injury or Death
- 1.9 The Hazards of Carbon Monoxide
- 2. Introduction
- 3. Pre-Installation Considerations
- 4. Installation
- 5. Startup and Configuration
- Appendix A. Fuel Line Selection
- Appendix B. Outline and System Drawings
- Appendix C. Seismic Requirements
25A045R241 (Issue 7) Copyright © 2016 Cummins Inc.
4 Installation
NOTICE
The installer is responsible for complying with all applicable installation
codes and safety requirements. See the Installation Codes and Standards for
Safety section of this manual for more information.
The following sections cover a step-by-step overview of a typical generator set
installation.
Review these sections to become familiar with specific procedures and important
safety precautions before beginning the installation.
4.1 Site Assessment and Preparation
Proper component location and site preparation have a very important impact on
completing a successful installation. The major components and sources of power
needed for installation include the following items:
• Generator set
• Transfer switch
• Electrical utility
• Fuel source: natural gas or propane vapor
• Accessories (may be required under certain conditions)
Picking a Location
WARNING
Exhaust gas is deadly. Locate the generator set away from doors, windows,
and other openings to the house and where exhaust gases will disperse
away from the house.