Installation Guide

Table of Contents
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 1
1.1 Save These Instructions ........................................................................................................ 1
1.2 General Precautions .............................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Generator Voltage is Deadly .................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Engine Exhaust is Deadly ...................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Fuel is Flammable and Explosive .......................................................................................... 2
1.6 Batteries Can Explode ............................................................................................................ 2
1.7 Moving Parts Can Cause Severe Personal Injury or Death .................................................. 3
1.8 The Hazards of Carbon Monoxide.......................................................................................... 3
1.8.1 What Is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? ........................................................................ 3
1.8.2 What Are the Special Risks of CO Near the Home? ................................................... 3
1.8.3 Only You Can Protect Yourself From CO Poisoning! .................................................. 4
2. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 About this Manual ................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Model Specifications ............................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Information For After Installation............................................................................................. 8
3. STEP-BY-STEP OUTLINE OF INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 9
3.1 Pre-Installation Considerations ............................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Installation Codes and Standards for Safety ............................................................. 10
3.1.2 Required Items for Installation ................................................................................... 10
3.1.3 Choosing A Transfer Switch ...................................................................................... 12
3.2 Generator Set Installation Requirements.............................................................................. 16
3.3 Generator Set Installation Suggestions/Guidelines .............................................................. 16
3.4 Preparing the Site ................................................................................................................. 16
3.5 Lifting and Moving the Generator Set................................................................................... 17
3.6 Staking the Generator Set in Place ...................................................................................... 17
3.7 Electrical Wiring Connections ............................................................................................... 17
3.7.1 AC Power Supply Connections.................................................................................. 18
3.7.2 Grounding .................................................................................................................. 19
3.7.3 Automatic Transfer Switch ......................................................................................... 21
3.7.4 Heater and Outlet Connections.................................................................................. 21
3.7.5 Operator Panel........................................................................................................... 21
3.7.6 Load Shed Communications Wires............................................................................ 23
3.7.7 Ethernet Connections Wire ........................................................................................ 26
3.7.8 Battery ....................................................................................................................... 26
3.8 Fuel System .......................................................................................................................... 27
3.8.1 Fuel Line Connections ............................................................................................... 28
3.8.2 Fuel Line Connections (Model 14GSBB-6716B Only)............................................... 29
3.8.3 Natural Gas Fuel System........................................................................................... 29
3.8.4 Propane Fuel System ................................................................................................ 31
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