Install Manual

TP-6906 6/14 15Section 1 Installation Instructions
1.3.4 Prepare Site
Choose a location that is at least 0.9 m (3 ft.) from any
building or structure and near the incoming gas service.
Allow a minimum of 2.4 m (8 ft.) clearance beyond the
exhaust end of the generator set. Plan the installation so
that the exhaust outlets of the generator set are not
directed toward the building or any openings where
exhaust gas could be drawn into the building.
Install carbon monoxide detectors on each level of any
building adjacent to the generator set. Locate the
detectors to adequately warn the building’s occupants of
the presence of carbon monoxide.
1. Obtain a building permit and contact your local
utility companies to mark the locations of
underground pipes and cables.
2. Prepare an area for mounting the generator set.
a. Clear all combustible materials, including
plants and shrubs, building materials, and lawn
furniture, from an area at least 2.4 m (8 ft.)
beyond the exhaust outlets of the generator
set.
b. Spread a 76 mm (3 in.) thick layer of gravel to
support the concrete mounting pad. For the
mounting pad dimensions, see the generator
set dimension drawing in Section 4.
c. Lay a 100 mm (4 in.) thick concrete pad on the
gravel layer. Include mounting bolts and stub-
ups for the fuel supply and electrical conduit.
See the dimension drawing in Section 4 for the
mounting bolt and stub-up locations.
1.3.5 Mount the Generator Set
1. Place the generator set on the concrete mounting
pad. Secure the generator set with mounting bolts
anchored in the concrete pad.
2. Remove the shipping bracket, which is attached to
the skid under the engine and labeled with a hang
tag.
3. Remove the enclosure doors and alternator-end
panel to gain access to the junction box and other
generator set components during installation.
Remove the covers to access the AC and DC
connection terminal blocks.