Install Manual

Table Of Contents

4 Installation

4.1 Site Assessment and Preparation

Proper component location and site preparation have a very important impact on

completing a successful installation. The major components and sources of power

needed for installation include the following items:

• Generator set

• Transfer switch

• Electrical utility

• Fuel source

• Accessories (may be required under certain conditions)

Generator Set Installation Suggestions and Guidelines

• Locate the generator set on stable ground, not subject to flooding. Generator

set should not be installed where significant water runoff from a roof or

downspouts is present. Sump pump discharge should be routed away from the

generator set.

• Locate and orient the generator set such that prevailing winds will carry exhaust

gases and fuel leaks away from the house or occupied areas.

• This unit is to be installed so that the risk of contact by people is minimized.

• The generator set must be located far enough away from any intake openings

to the structure, including furnace intake vents, or other similar intakes, to

prevent exhausted air from entering the structure. This includes roof soffits

which are ventilated, as well as vertically-discharging AC units. Generator set

exhaust must be ventilated away from the structure.

Picking a Location

WARNING

Exhaust gas is deadly. Install the generator set outdoors only. Locate the

generator set away from doors, windows, and other openings to the house

and where exhaust gases will disperse away from the house or occupied

areas.

NOTICE

All parts of the generator set enclosure must be at least 60 inches (1524 mm)

from any openings in walls of structures that may be occupied.