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Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators iii
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Exhaust Hazards ..................................................3
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Fire Hazards .........................................................3
Explosion Hazards ...............................................4
Battery Hazards ...................................................4
General Rules .......................................................5
Before You Begin ........................................................5
NEC Requirements ......................................................5
Standards Index ..........................................................5
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
General .................................................................7
Required Tools .....................................................7
Unpacking ............................................................7
Opening the Lid ...........................................................8
Enclosure Panel Removal ...................................8
Remove Front Access Panel .......................................8
Intake Side Panel Removal .........................................9
Customer Connections and Loose Parts ..........9
Rear Connections ................................................9
Generator Main Line Circuit Breaker ...............10
Parts Shipped Loose .........................................10
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch ...............................11
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .....................................................13
Carbon Monoxide ..............................................13
Carbon Monoxide Detectors ......................................13
Potential CO Entry Points ..........................................14
Protect the Structure .................................................14
Fire Prevention ...................................................15
Distance Requirements .............................................15
Fire Codes, Standards, and Guidelines .....................16
Generator Maintenance .............................................16
Fresh Air for Ventilation and Cooling ..............17
Water Ingress Avoidance ..................................17
Proximity to Utilities ..........................................17
Verify Wi-Fi Range ....................................................17
Transportation Recommendations .................. 17
Suitable Mounting Surface ...............................17
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and Other
Supporting Structures ......................................17
Section 4: Generator Placement
Generator Placement ........................................ 19
Fascia Installation (If Applicable) ..................... 19
Section 5: Fuel Conversion / Gas
Connections
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ....21
BTU Content ..............................................................21
Fuel Pressure ............................................................21
Fuel Conversion ................................................21
Fuel Consumption ............................................. 22
Fuel Line Sizing .................................................22
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ............................................23
LP Gas Pipe Sizing ...................................................23
Installing and Connecting Fuel Lines .............. 24
Fuel Shutoff Valve .....................................................24
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................24
Sediment Trap ...........................................................24
Checking Fuel Line Connections ..................... 25
Checking Fuel Pressure ............................................25
Performing Fuel System Leak Test ...........................25
Natural Gas Installation (Typical) ..................... 26
LP Gas (Vapor) Installation (Typical) ............... 27
Section 6: Electrical Connections
Generator Connections ..................................... 29
Control Wiring .................................................... 30
Main AC Wiring ..................................................31
Service Entrance Decals ...................................31
Common Alarm Relay (Option) ........................ 31
Battery Requirements ....................................... 31
Battery Installation ............................................32
Connecting Battery ....................................................32
Battery Disposal ................................................32
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