Install Manual

Installation Guidelines for Air-Cooled Generators 17
Section 4 Generator Placement
4.1 — Generator
With the Site Selection and Preparation performed, proceed with placement and installation of the generator itself.
All of the air-cooled generators come with a composite pad. The composite pad elevates the generator and helps pre-
vent water from pooling around the bottom of the generator (Figure 3.1). You can place the generator with a composite
pad on 4 in (102 mm) of pea gravel that is compacted or on a concrete pad. Check local codes to see what type of site
base is required. If a concrete pad is required, all federal, state and local codes should be followed. Place the generator
on its mounting pad and position correctly as per the dimensional information given in Section 2.
NOTE: Generator must be level within 0.5 in (13 mm).
NOTE: If the composite pad is removed for concrete mounting, the fascia kit will not fit.
Figure 4-1. Composite Pad
When mounting the generator to concrete, there are four mounting holes available for securing the generator, if codes
require (two holes inside the front of the generator compartment and two holes in the back). See Figure 4.2.
NOTE: The top of the generator carton has a template that can be used to mark the concrete pad to pre-drill
the mounting holes.
Figure 4-2. Mounting Hole Location