Install Manual

Safety Rules & General Information
Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators 5
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org
• Follow all safety precautions in the owner’s manual,
installation guidelines manual, and other documents
included with the equipment.
• Never energize a new system without opening all dis-
connects and breakers.
• Always consult local code for additional requirements
for where unit is being installed.
• Incorrect installation can result in personal injury and
damage to the unit. It may also result in the warranty
being suspended or voided. All instructions listed
below must be followed including location clearances
and pipe sizes.
Before You Begin
•
Contact local inspector or city hall to be aware of all
federal, state, and local codes which could impact
installation. Secure all required permits before install-
ing.
• Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA, and OSHA
standards, as well as all federal, state, and local
building and electric codes. This unit must be
installed in accordance with current NFPA 37 and
NFPA 70 standards, and any other federal, state, and
local codes for minimum distances from other struc-
tures.
Standards Index
Strictly comply with all applicable national, state, and
local laws, as well as codes or regulations pertaining to
the installation of this engine-generator power system.
Use the most current version of applicable codes or stan-
dards relevant to local jurisdiction, generator used, and
installation site.
NOTE: Not all codes apply to all products and this list is
not all-inclusive. In the absence of pertinent local laws
and standards, the following publications may be used as
a guide (these apply to localities which recognize NFPA
and IBC).
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70:
The NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) *
2.
NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers *
3. NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code *
4. NFPA 37: Standard for Stationary Combustion
Engines and Gas Turbines *
5. NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code *
6. NFPA 58: Standard for Storage and Handling Of
Liquefied Petroleum Gases *
7. NFPA 68: Standard On Explosion Protection By
Deflagration Venting *
8. NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety In The
Workplace *
9. NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances *
10. NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building
Construction *
11. NFPA 5000: Building Code *
12. International Building Code **
13. Agricultural Wiring Handbook ***
14. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
15. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of
Farm Standby Electric Power ****
This list is not all-inclusive. Check with the Authority Hav-
ing Local Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or stan-
dards which may be applicable to your jurisdiction. The
above listed standards are available from the following
Internet sources:
* www.nfpa.org
** www.iccsafe.org
*** www.rerc.org Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-0309
**** www.asabe.org American Society of Agricultural &
Biological Engineers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085
(000182a)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to follow
proper installation requirements could result in death, serious
injury, and equipment or property damage.
WARNING
to use required safety equipment could result
in death or serious injury.
(000257)
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and
standards for safety equipment required when
working with a live electrical system. Failure
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
(000228)
(000209b)
WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.