Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Installation Guidelines 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
- Table of Contents
- Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information
- Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
- Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
- Section 4: Generator Placement
- Section 5: Fuel Conversion / Gas Connections
- Section 6: Electrical Connections
- Section 7: Control Panel Startup / Testing
- Section 8: Troubleshooting
- Section 9: Quick Reference Guide
- Section 10: Accessories
- Section 11: Diagrams
Fuel Conversion / Gas Connections
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 27
LP Gas (Vapor) Installation (Typical)
Figure 5-7. LP Gas (Vapor) Installation (typical)
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D
E
J
L
H
G
C
K
B
F
A
LPG BTU/h = ft
3
/h X 2500 Megajoules/h = m
3
/h X 93.15
A Fuel data decal
B Minimum distance from rear obstruction—see Distance Requirements
C Manual fuel shutoff valve (pressure port optional)
Must be located no more than 6 ft (1.83 m) away from fuel inlet.
D Pipe fittings (field supplied)
E Flexible fuel line
F Verify minimum distance requirements for regulator vent according to local gas codes.
Regulator should be a minimum of 5 ft (1.5 m) from generator. Local codes and regulator
manufacturer may have further clearance requirements.
G Clamp
H Secondary fuel pressure regulator
J Manual shutoff valve
K Primary fuel pressure regulator
L Fuel tank—sized large enough to provide required MJ/BTU for generator operating at FULL
load and ALL connected appliance loads. Be sure to correct for weather evaporation.