Install Manual

Safety Rules & General Information
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 5
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org
General Rules
• Follow all safety precautions in the owner’s man-
ual, installation guidelines manual, and other docu-
ments included with the equipment.
• Never energize a new system without opening all
disconnects and breakers.
• Always consult local code for additional require-
ments for where unit is being installed.
• Incorrect installation can result in personal injury
and damage to the generator. It may also result in
the warranty being suspended or voided. All
instructions listed below must be followed including
location clearances and pipe sizes.
Before You Begin
•
Contact local inspector or city hall to be aware of all
federal, state, and local codes which could impact
installation. Secure all required permits before
installing.
• Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA, and
OSHA standards, as well as all federal, state, and
local building and electric codes. This unit must be
installed in accordance with current NFPA 37 and
NFPA 70 standards, and any other federal, state,
and local codes for minimum distances from other
structures.
• Verify capacity of NG meter or LP tank in regards
to providing sufficient fuel for both the generator
and other household and operating appliances.
NEC Requirements
Local code enforcement may require Arc Fault Circuit
Interrupters (AFCIs) to be incorporated into the transfer
switch distribution panel. The transfer switch provided
with this generator has a distribution panel which will
accept AFCIs (pre-wired transfer switches only).
Siemens Part No. Q115AF - 15A or Q120AF - 20A can
be obtained from a local electrical wholesaler and will
simply replace any of the single pole circuit breakers sup-
plied in the pre-wired transfer switch distribution panel.
Standards Index
Strictly comply with all applicable national, state, and
local laws, as well as codes or regulations pertaining to
the installation of this engine-generator power system.
Use the most current version of applicable codes or stan-
dards relevant to the local jurisdiction, generator used,
and installation site.
NOTE: Not all codes apply to all products and this list is
not all-inclusive. In the absence of pertinent local laws
and standards, the following publications may be used as
a guide (these apply to localities which recognize NFPA
and IBC).
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
(000228)
(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000237)
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
(000182a)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to follow
proper installation requirements could result in death, serious
injury, and equipment or property damage.
WARNING
to use required safety equipment could result
in death or serious injury.
(000257)
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and
standards for safety equipment required when
working with a live electrical system. Failure
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
(000209b)
WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.