Install Manual

Safety and General Information
4 Installation Guidelines for Air-Cooled Generators
1.2.4— Explosion Hazards
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Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible mate-
rials are left in the generator compartment, or on or near the generator, as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result.
Keep the area surrounding the generator clean and free from debris.
• Gaseous fluids such as natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas are extremely EXPLOSIVE. Install the fuel sup-
ply system according to applicable fuel-gas codes. Before placing the home standby electric system into service,
fuel system lines must be properly purged and leak tested according to applicable code. After installation, inspect
the fuel system periodically for leaks. No leakage is permitted.
1.3 — General Rules
• Follow all safety precautions in the Owner’s Manual, Installation Guidelines manual and other documents
included with your equipment.
• Refer to NFPA 70E for safety equipment required when working with a live system.
• Never energize a new system without opening all disconnects and breakers.
• Always consult your local code for additional requirements for the area in which the unit is being installed.
Improper installation can result in personal injury and damage to the generator. It
may also result in the warranty being suspended or voided. All the instructions
listed below must be followed including location clearances and pipe sizes.
1.3.1— Before You Begin
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Contact the local inspector or City Hall to be aware of all federal, state and local codes that could impact the
installation. Secure all required permits before starting the job.
• Carefully read and follow all of the procedures and safety precautions detailed in the installation guide. If any por-
tion of the installation manual, technical manual or other factory-supplied documents is not completely under-
stood, contact a dealer for assistance.
• Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA and OSHA standards as well as all federal, state and local building and
electric codes. As with any generator, this unit must be installed in accordance with current NFPA 37 and NFPA
70 standards as well as any other federal, state, and local codes for minimum distances from other structures.
• Verify the capacity of the natural gas meter or the LP tank in regards to providing sufficient fuel for both the gen-
erator and other household and operating appliances.
1.3.2— NEC Requirements
Local code enforcement may require that Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) be incorporated into the transfer switch
distribution panel. The Transfer Switch provided with this generator has a distribution panel that will accept AFCIs (pre-
wired transfer switches only).
Siemens Part No. Q115AF - 15A or Q120AF - 20A can be obtained from a local electrical wholesaler and will simply
replace any of the single pole circuit breakers supplied in the pre-wired transfer switch distribution panel.
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