Installation Guide

Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled 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
Battery Hazards ............................................................4
General Rules ...............................................................5
Before You Begin ........................................................5
NEC Requirements .....................................................5
Standards Index ..........................................................5
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
General ..........................................................................7
Required Tools .............................................................7
Unpacking .....................................................................7
Opening the Lid ...........................................................8
Enclosure Panel Removal ...........................................8
Front Access Panel Removal ......................................8
Intake Side Panel Removal .........................................9
Customer Connections and Loose Parts ...................9
Rear Connections ........................................................9
Main Line Circuit Breaker
(Generator Disconnect) .............................................10
Parts Shipped Loose .................................................10
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch .......................................11
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .............................................................13
Carbon Monoxide .......................................................13
Carbon Monoxide Detectors ......................................13
Potential CO Entry Points ..........................................14
Protect the Structure .................................................14
Fire Prevention ...........................................................15
Distance Requirements .............................................15
Fire Codes, Standards, and Guidelines ....................16
Generator Maintenance .............................................16
Fresh Air for Ventilation and Cooling ......................17
Water Ingress Avoidance ..........................................17
Proximity to Utilities ..................................................17
Verify Wi-Fi Range ....................................................17
Transportation Recommendations ..........................17
Suitable Mounting Surface ........................................17
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and Other Support-
ing Structures .............................................................17
Section 4: Generator Placement
Generator Placement .................................................19
Fascia Installation (If Applicable) .............................19
Section 5: Fuel Conversion / Gas
Connections
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ............21
BTU Content ..............................................................21
Fuel Pressure ............................................................21
Fuel Conversion .........................................................21
Fuel Consumption .....................................................22
Fuel Line Sizing ..........................................................22
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ............................................23
LP Gas Pipe Sizing ...................................................23
Installing and Connecting Fuel Lines ......................24
Fuel Shutoff Valve .....................................................24
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................24
Sediment Trap ...........................................................24
Checking Fuel Line Connections .............................25
Checking Fuel Pressure ............................................25
Performing Fuel System Leak Test ...........................25
Natural Gas Installation (Typical) .............................26
LP Gas (Vapor) Installation (Typical) .......................27
Section 6: Electrical Connections
Generator Connections .............................................29
Control Wiring ............................................................30
Main AC Wiring ..........................................................31
Service Entrance Decals ...........................................31
Common Alarm Relay (Option) .................................31
Battery Requirements ................................................31
Battery Installation .....................................................32
Connecting the Battery ..............................................32
Battery Disposal .........................................................32