Installation manual

3. Step-By-Step Outline of Installation 4-2010
3.1.1 Installation Codes and Standards for Safety
WARNING: The generator set installer bears sole responsibility for following all
applicable local codes and regulations.
The following list of Installation Codes and Standards for Safety applies to the installation and
operation of standby generator sets. This list is for reference only and not intended to be
inclusive of all applicable codes and standards. The address of each agency is listed so that
copies of the codes may be obtained for reference. Installation codes and recommendations are
subject to change, and may vary by location or over time.
TABLE 9. INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS FOR SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
NFPA 70 - National Electric Code National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 37 - Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines 470 Atlantic Avenue
and Gas Turbines
Boston, MA 02210
NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 58 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
CSA Electrical Bulletin Canadian Standards Association
CSA C22.2 No. 100 Housing and Construction Materials Section
CSA C22.2 No. 14 178 Rexdale Blvd.
Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9Q 1R3
California Administrative Code - Title 25 Chapter 3 State of California
Documents Section
P.O. Box 1015
North Highlands, CA 95660
Underwriters Laboratories Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
UL2200 333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
3.1.2 Required Items for Installation
Specific tools and materials are required for the installation of this generator set. These items
are identified in the following sections.
3.1.2.1 Materials Required
TABLE 10. ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
Required Optional
Appropriately-sized gauge and length AC wires with 75 °C insulation. 4 wires; L1, X
L2, N and Gnd.
Appropriate conduit for all AC wires. X
Cummins Onan Plug-n-Play harness from Genset to ATS. (1', 50' and 100' lengths X
available for purchase)
Appropriate conduit for DC communications wires. X
Cummins Onan Plug-n-Play harnesses for Generator Set to in home display (if X
installing in the house). (1', 50' and 100' lengths available for purchase)
Three conductor 75 °C 300V minimum-rated wiring appropriately sized to 120 volt X
GFCI installation or to Alternator/Oil heaters (if equipped).
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