Install Manual

Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Exhaust Hazards ..................................................3
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Fire Hazards .........................................................3
Explosion Hazards ...............................................4
Lifting Hazards .....................................................4
General Rules .......................................................4
Before You Begin ........................................................5
Standards Index ..........................................................5
Section 2: Installation Planning
Protector Diesel Installation
Planning Checklist ...............................................7
Safety Accessories ..............................................8
Unit Drawings .......................................................9
Installation Drawings ...................................................9
Wiring Diagrams ..........................................................9
Receiving ............................................................10
Receiving and Unpacking ..........................................10
Inspection ..................................................................10
Storage Before Installation ...............................10
Long Term Storage ...................................................10
Short Term Storage ...................................................10
Lifting ..................................................................10
Generator Location ............................................11
General Location Guidelines .....................................11
Weather Considerations ............................................11
Product Accessories .........................................11
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .....................................................13
Installation Guidelines for Stationary Fuel
Storage Tanks ...........................................................13
Site Preparation .................................................14
Generator Foundation ...............................................14
Concrete Pad ............................................................14
Dimensions ................................................................14
Unit Clearance ...........................................................14
Stub-Up Area .............................................................14
Mounting ............................................................15
Fixed Foundation .......................................................15
Connections ..............................................................15
Combustible Floor and Roof Protection ....................15
Section 4: Diesel Fuel Systems
General Information ..........................................17
Diesel Fuel Base Tank ....................................... 17
Diesel Fuel Recommendations ........................17
Fuel Maintenance ..............................................17
Section 5: Electrical System
General Information ..........................................19
Connecting Generator Feeder Conductors .....19
Connecting Start Circuit Wires ........................19
Remove Rear Panel and Stub-Up Cover .........20
Typical Load Leads and Control
Wiring in Stub-Up ..............................................20
Customer Load Wiring ......................................20
Control Wiring Connections .............................22
RTS Series Transfer Switch With T1
Fuse/Connection .......................................................22
RTS Series Transfer Switch Without T1
Fuse/Connection .......................................................22
Two-Wire Start ..........................................................22
Optional Accessory Power ...............................24
Installing Stub-Up Cover and Rear Panel ........24
Transfer Switch Location .................................. 24
Battery ................................................................24
General Safety Precautions ......................................24
Battery Requirements ................................................25
Battery Installation .....................................................25