Install Manual

Installation Guidelines for Air-Cooled Generators iii
Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................ii
Section 1 Safety and General Information
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Read This Manual Thoroughly ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 How to Obtain Service .................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Safety Rules ...........................................................................................................................2
1.2.1 General Hazards .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Electrical Hazards ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Fire Hazards ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2.4 Explosion Hazards ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 General Rules ........................................................................................................................4
1.3.1 Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 NEC Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.3 Standards Index ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 2 Unpacking and Inspection
2.1 General ...................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Required Tools .......................................................................................................................7
2.3 Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................7
2.4 Parts Shipped Loose ............................................................................................................11
Section 3 Site Selection and Preparation
3.1 Site Selection .......................................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 Site Preparation ....................................................................................................................15
3.2.1 Material sufficient for level installation ........................................................................................................ 16
Section 4 Generator Placement
4.1 Generator .............................................................................................................................17
4.2 Fascia Installation (If Applicable) ..........................................................................................18
Section 5 Fuel Conversion/Gas Connections
5.1 Fuel Conversion ...................................................................................................................19
5.2 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations .........................................................................19
5.3 Fuel Consumption ................................................................................................................20
5.4 Fuel Line Sizing ....................................................................................................................21
5.4.1 Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ............................................................................................................................. 21
5.4.2 LP Vapor Pipe Sizing .................................................................................................................................. 22
5.4.3 Gas Installation Summary .......................................................................................................................... 22
5.5 Installing and Connecting Gas Lines ....................................................................................22
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