Installation Guide

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• If people must stand on metal or concrete while installing,
operating, servicing, adjusting or repairing this equipment,
place insulative mats over a dry wooden platform. Work on the
equipment only while standing on such insulative mats.
• The National Electrical Code (NEC), Article 250 requires the
frame and external electrically conductive parts of the generator
to be connected to an approved earth ground and/or ground-
ing rods. This grounding will help prevent dangerous electrical
shock that might be caused by a ground fault condition in
the generator set or by static electricity. Never disconnect the
ground wire.
• Wire gauge sizes of electrical wiring, cables and cord sets must
be adequate to handle the maximum electrical current (ampac-
ity) to which they will be subjected.
• Before installing or servicing this (and related) equipment, make
sure that all power voltage supplies are positively turned off at
their source. Failure to do so will result in hazardous and pos-
sibly fatal electrical shock.
• Connecting this unit to an electrical system normally supplied
by an electric utility shall be by means of a transfer switch so as
to isolate the generator electric system from the electric utility
distribution system when the generator is operating. Failure to
isolate the two electric system power sources from each other
by such means will result in damage to the generator and may
also result in injury or death to utility power workers due to
backfeed of electrical energy.
• Generators installed with an automatic transfer switch will crank
and start automatically when normal (utility) source voltage is
removed or is below an acceptable preset level. To prevent such
automatic start-up and possible injury to personnel, disable the
generator’s automatic start circuit (battery cables, etc.) before
working on or around the unit. Then, place a “Do Not Operate”
tag on the generator control panel and on the transfer switch.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock, immediately
shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not pos-
sible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. AVOID
DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use a nonconducting
implement, such as a dry rope or board, to free the victim from
the live conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid
and get immediate medical help.
• Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment. Jewelry
can conduct electricity resulting in electric shock, or may get
caught in moving components causing injury.
FIRE HAZARDS
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. Do NOT
use any carbon tetra-chloride type extinguisher. Its fumes are
toxic, and the liquid can deteriorate wiring insulation. Keep the
extinguisher properly charged and be familiar with its use. If
there are any questions pertaining to fire extinguishers, consult
the local fire department.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
• Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil
spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left
in the generator compartment, or on or near the generator, as
FIRE or EXPLOSION may result. Keep the area surrounding the
generator clean and free from debris.
• This generator may operate using one of several types of fuels.
All fuel types are potentially FLAMMABLE and/or EXPLOSIVE
and should be handled with care. Comply with all laws regulat-
ing the storage and handling of fuels. Inspect the unit’s fuel
system frequently and correct any leaks immediately. Fuel
supply lines must be properly installed, purged and leak tested
according to applicable fuel-gas codes before placing this
equipment into service.
• Gaseous fluids such as natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas
are extremely EXPLOSIVE. Natural gas is lighter than air, and LP
gas is heavier than air; install leak detectors accordingly.
LOCATION/EXHAUST HAZARDS
• The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide gas,
which can be DEADLY. This dangerous gas, if breathed in
sufficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even
death. For that reason, adequate ventilation must be provided.
This should be considered prior to installing the generator.
The unit should be positioned to direct exhaust gasses safely
away from any building where people, animals, etc., will not be
harmed. Any exhaust stacks that ship loose with the unit must
be installed properly per the manufacturer's instruction, and in
strict compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is
critical to prevent buildup of explosive gases and to ensure cor-
rect generator operation. Do not alter the installation or permit
even partial blockage of ventilation provisions, as this can seri-
ously affect safe operation of the generator.
• Keep the area around the generator clean and uncluttered.
Remove any materials that could become hazardous.
Safety Rules