Product Manual A

3 Pre-Installation Considerations

Areas of consideration:

No. Description No. Description

1 Generator Set 4 Electrical Meter

2 Propane Tank 5 Natural Gas Meter

3 Transfer Switch

FIGURE 1. SITE PREPARATION EXAMPLE

• Location of the generator set - this is one of the first decisions to be made, as it

affects all other aspects of the installation, such as:

◦ Length of electric wiring

◦ Length of gas lines (natural gas or propane - both must be inspected by

the gas utility inspectors and building inspectors)

◦ Site preparation:

▪ Access to the site

▪ Trenches

▪ Site preparation materials needed

• Fuel supply pressure

• Automatic transfer switch location and connections

• Tools and materials required