Installation manual

Natural Gas Generator Set Installation Manual-GF Series
Doc. 17855, Rel. 03/2014
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Section 6 - Installation Checklist
6.1 General
□ Generator set wattage capacity is sufficient to handle maximum anticipated load.
□ At least.91 m (3 ft) of clearance (or greater for housing door) is provided around entire generator set for ser-
vicing and ventilation.
□ Generator set is located in an area not subject to flooding.
□ All operating personnel have read and are familiar with Operator Manual.
□ All operators have been thoroughly briefed on preventive maintenance procedures.
□ All operators have read and understand all Important Safety Instructions in Operator Manual.
6.2 Generator Set Support
□ Floor, roof or earth on which the generator set rests is strong enough and will not allow shifting or movement.
Observe local codes on soil bearing capacity due to freezing and thawing.
□ Generator set is properly supported and retained to approved base.
□ Supporting base is large enough and is of non-combustible materials.
6.3 Cooling Air Flow
□ Generator set air inlet is faced into direction of strongest, prevailing winds.
□ Air inlet openings are unrestricted and at least 1-1/2 times larger than air outlet area.
□ Cooling air outlet is on downwind side of building (if not, wind barrier is constructed).
□ Proper ducting material (sheet metal, canvas) is used between radiator and air outlet.
6.4 Fuel System
□ Fuel tanks meet or exceed all Local, State or National codes.
□ Fuel lines are properly installed, supported and protected against damage.
□ Approved flexible fuel line is installed between main fuel supply line and generator set’s fuel system, near
the generator set, to protect the fuel system from damage caused by vibration, expansion and contraction.
□ Fuel supply line shutoff valve is installed to prevent fuel flow in case of leaks.
□ No fuel leaks are found in supply line or engine fuel system.