Installation Guide

Site Selection and Preparation
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 17
Fresh Air for Ventilation and Cooling
Install unit where air inlet and outlet openings will not
become obstructed by leaves, grass, snow, etc. If prevail-
ing winds will cause blowing or drifting, consider using a
windbreak at a safe distance to protect the unit.
Water Ingress Avoidance
• Select a location on high ground where water lev-
els will not rise and flood the generator. This unit
should not operate in, or be subjected to, standing
water.
• Install unit where rain gutter downspouts, roof run-
off, landscape irrigation, water sprinklers, or sump
pump discharge does not flood unit or spray enclo-
sure, including any air inlet or outlet openings.
• Excess moisture can cause excess corrosion and
decrease life expectancy of the unit.
Proximity to Utilities
• Contact local utility providers and verify proposed
site selection meets all required utility placement
requirements before installation. This could affect
warranty coverage.
• Remember, laws and or codes may regulate dis-
tance and location of unit to specific utilities.
• It is recommended to pick a location where the
generator is as close as possible to the transfer
switch and the fuel supply, while verifying the site
location conforms to the rest of the Site Selection
section.
Verify Wi-Fi Range
See Wi-Fi manual shipped with the unit if planning to use
the Wi-Fi feature.
Transportation Recommendations
Use a suitable cart or equipment to carry generator,
including wooden pallet, to installation site. Place card-
board between cart and generator to prevent any dam-
age or scratches to generator.
Do not lift, carry, or move generator by grasping the
louvers. Doing so may bend or damage the sheet
metal.
Suitable Mounting Surface
See Figure 3-4. Prepare a rectangular area approxi-
mately 5 in (127 mm) deep (A) and approximately 3 in
(76.2 mm) longer and wider (B) than the generator on all
sides.
Figure 3-4. Compacted Gravel or Concrete Pad
Select base type as desired or as required by local laws
or codes. The generator is typically placed on pea gravel,
crushed stone, or a concrete pad. Follow all applicable
codes if a concrete pad is required.
Verify surface where generator will be mounted is com-
pacted, leveled, and will not erode over time. Generator
must be level within 0.5 in (13 mm) all around.
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and
Other Supporting Structures
Where required to place generator on a roof, platform,
deck, or other supporting structure, generator must be
placed in accordance with the requirements in NFPA 37,
Section 4.1.3. Generator can be located 18 in (457 mm)
from structures having combustible walls and 5 ft (1.52
m) from any operable opening in the structure. Surface
beneath the generator and beyond must be noncombus-
tible to a minimum distance of 12 in (30.5 cm). Contact
local Building Inspection Department or fire department
to determine which noncombustible materials are
approved for installation.
B
A
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