Specifications

8
Installation
The Magnum Power 8KW standby generator
was not designed as a do-it-yourself project.
Only qualified professionals should install the
generator in compliance with the United States
National Electric Code (NEC), state and local
codes, and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
It is equally important to carefully plan the
installation in conjunction with the qualified
installation professionals. Things to take into
consideration are:
•Location of the generator indoor or outdoor.
(Proper exhaust ventilation is necessary
and the area should be in a place that is
not prone to flooding)
•The generator must be mounted on a solid
foundation, a 3” cement slab is recom-
mended along with anchoring the unit to
the foundation with bolts. Allow 3 feet of
clearance around the entire generator for
maintenance, service, & exhaust gases.
•The location must provide adequate airflow
for engine and generator cooling. To pre-
vent damage to the generator set caused
by overheating, ensure that all air inlets
and outlets are free from obstruction at all
times.
•The transfer switch must be sized appropri-
ately to handle the ampere rating.
•The generator’s voltage and phase ratings
must be in accordance with the utility
supply and load circuit voltage and phase
rating.
•The generator should never be installed on
VOLTAGE CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Use the following diagram (see diagram A)
and text to help in the generator set voltage
connection procedure. Connect 1-phase
generator sets to either a 110-120 volt or 200-
240 volt configuration.
Never connect Leads L1 and L2 together.
T1
T2
T4
T3
L0
L2
L1
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Line Side Load Side
To Get Use
120VAC @ 60Hz L1-L0
120VAC @ 60Hz L2-L0
240VAC @ 60Hz L1-L2
Diagram A
combustible material. If the installation
location is made of combustible material,
the qualified installation professional must
take the necessary measures to insulate
the generator from the combustible materi-
als.
•Decide what your critical loads are, and
choose the proper isolation method.
•Choose which fuel type you would like to
use for the generator and locate the gen-
erator as close as possible. (All fuel lines
need to be checked for leaks)