Product Manual A

3. Pre-Installation Considerations7-2018

◦ For wire sizes 16 and 18 AWG, use insulation types including but not

limited to: FFH-2, KFF-2, PAFF, PFF, PGFF, PTFF, RFH-2, RFHH-2,

RFHH-3, SFF-2, TFF, TFFN, ZFF

• Code compliant 20 A, 120 VAC, GFCI protected circuit for alternator heaters,

battery charger, coolant heater, oil heater, and/or battery heater (if equipped)

• Code compliant conduit for all wires

Mounting Materials:

• Four base tie-down bolts

NOTICE

Seismic zone installations require compliance to specific mounting

configurations.

Fuel Materials:

• Flexible fuel line (provided with the generator set, attached to the radiator

guard)

• UL listed pipe thread sealant

• Fuel line (natural gas and propane: 6-13 inches of water column [1.5 - 3.2 kPa]

fuel pressure) at generator set

• Fuel pressure regulator (as required)

• Manual fuel shut-off at generator set ahead of automatic valves on generator

set fuel system

Tools Required

Use appropriate lifting techniques to position the generator set in place.

Transfer Switch Requirements

A transfer switch must be a part of every generator set installation. Transfer

switches transfer loads to the generator set during power outages.

NOTICE

Cummins offers a variety of transfer switches, including residential and light

commercial options.