Installation Guide

3. Step-By-Step Outline of Installation 1-2014
This generator set has a convertible fuel system. The generator may run on Natural Gas or
Propane, depending on the preferences of the owner.
WARNING
Gaseous fuels are flammable, explosive and can cause severe personal injury or death.
Do not smoke if you smell gas, are near fuel tanks for fuel-burning equipment or are in
an area sharing ventilation with such equipment. Keep flames, sparks, pilot lights,
electrical arcs, arc-producing equipment and all other sources of ignition well away.
Keep a type ABC fire extinguisher handy.
In all fuel system installations, cleanliness is extremely important.
• Make every effort to prevent fuel contamination of:
• moisture
• dirt
• excess thread sealant
• contaminants of any kind
• Clean all fuel system components before installing.
Gaseous-fuel supply system design, materials, components, fabrication, assembly, installation,
testing, inspection, operation and maintenance must comply with the applicable codes. See
NFPA Standards No. 37, 54 and 58.
Most codes require a manual shutoff valve ahead of a flexible fuel hose. The manual valve
should be of the indicating type. The generator set has an electric (battery-powered) shutoff
valve included.
NOTICE
It is recommended that a shutoff valve be located near the generator set as well, for
emergency shut off or servicing the generator set.
Until the generator set is connected, cap the fuel line stub-up at the generator set to prevent dirt
from entering and gas from discharging if the gas supply shutoff valve is opened inadvertently.
3.8.1 Fuel Line Connections
WARNING
Fuel presents the hazard of fire or explosion that can result in severe personal injury or
death. Do not smoke or allow any flame, spark, pilot light or other ignition sources near
fuel or in the installation area. Read the important safety precautions in the Fuel System
section of this manual.
Refer to the Outline and System Drawings for the location of the fuel supply connection
through the side of the generator set.
NOTICE
The low fuel pressure switch connection comes standard on the 50 Hz. model and is an
option on the 60 Hz. model of this generator set.
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