Installation Guide

TP-6809 6/1514 Section 1 Installation Instructions
1.3 Location and Mounting
1.3.1 Location F actors
The manufacturer recommends mounting the generator
set on concrete at ground level. For above-ground
installations, including roof installations, weight
considerations are especially important. The building
engineer must determine whether the structure can
support the weight of the generator set.
The location of the generator set must:
D Support the weight of the generator set and related
equipment such as batteries, radiators, and mounting
pad(s). Keep in mind that the mounting pad weight
may exceed the weight of the generator set.
D Meet applicable fire rating codes and standards.
D Minimize the risk that people will come into contact
with hot generator set surfaces.
D Position the generator set over a noncombustible
surface. DO NOT allow accumulation of combustible
materials under or around the generator set.
D Permit vibration isolation to reduce noise and prevent
damage.
D Not be subject to flooding.
D Allow safe expulsion of exhaust.
D Provide clearance for cooling air flow and access for
service. See Figure 1-5 and the dimension drawings
in Section 4 for required minimum clearances from
obstructions and combustible materials.
D Minimize the risk of public or unauthorized access.
Notice
DO NOT locate the generator set near patios,
decks, play areas, or animal shelters. Keep items
such as lawn furniture, toys, sports equipment,
and all combustible materials away from the gen-
erator set exhaust outlet.
Remind family members, children, and visitors to
use caution near the generator set. Generator
sets connected to automatic transfer switches
start automatically during exercise periods and
power outages. Some generator set components
become hot when the generator set is running and
remain hot for a time after the generator set shuts
down.
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SERVICE SIDE
Figure 1-5 Air Intake and Exhaust
1.3.2 Mounting Surface
Install the generator set on a single, level concrete
mounting pad. This method provides maximum stability
and ensures correct cooling air flow through the
generator set. The recommended mounting pad
dimensions are shown in the dimension drawings in
Section 4.
Refer to the generator set dimension drawings for
conduit and fuel-line placement. The drawings give
dimensions for electrical and fuel connection rough-ins
and stub-ups.