Installation Guide

Installation Guidelines for Air-Cooled Generators 1

Section 1 Safety and General Information

1.1 — Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this compact, high performance, variable speed, air-cooled, engine-driven generator. It is

designed to automatically supply electrical power to operate critical loads during a utility power failure.

This unit is factory installed in an all-weather, metal enclosure that is intended exclusively for outdoor installation. This

generator will operate using either vapor withdrawn liquid propane (LP) or natural gas (NG).

NOTE: When sized properly, this generator is suitable for supplying typical residential loads such as Induction

Motors (sump pumps, refrigerators, air conditioners, furnaces, etc.), Electronic Components (computer, moni-

tor, TV, etc.), Lighting Loads and Microwaves.

1.1.1— Read This Manual Thoroughly

If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact the nearest independent Dealer for starting, operating and ser-

vicing procedures.

Throughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed to the generator, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and

NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular operation that may be hazardous if

performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully. Their definitions are as follows:

NOTE: Notes provide additional information important to a procedure or component.

These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards they indicate. Observing safety precautions and strict compliance

with the special instructions while performing the action or service are essential to preventing accidents.

Four commonly used safety symbols accompany DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION boxes and the type of informa-

tion each indicates:

(000001)

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

(000002)

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

(000003)

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.