Install Manual
Table Of Contents
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 1
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Messages .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................2
General Hazards .........................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................3
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................4
Explosion Hazards ......................................................4
Battery Hazards ...........................................................5
General Rules .......................................................5
Before You Begin ........................................................6
NEC Requirements .....................................................6
Standards Index ..........................................................6
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
General .................................................................7
Required Tools .....................................................7
Unpacking ............................................................7
Intake Side Panel Removal .........................................9
Rear Connections ................................................9
Generator Main Line Circuit Breaker ...............10
Parts Shipped Loose .........................................10
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch ...............................11
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .....................................................13
Verify Wi-Fi Range ....................................................14
Installation Guidelines for Stationary Air-Cooled
Generators ................................................................14
Annex A — Explanatory Material ..............................15
Site Preparation .................................................15
Material Sufficient for Level Installation .....................16
Transportation Recommendations ............................16
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and Other
Supporting Structures .......................................16
Section 4: Generator Placement
Generator Placement ........................................ 17
Fascia Installation (If Applicable) .................... 18
Section 5: Fuel Conversion / Gas
Connections
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ... 19
Fuel Conversion ................................................ 19
Fuel Consumption ............................................. 20
Fuel Line Sizing ................................................. 20
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ............................................21
LP Vapor Pipe Sizing ................................................21
Installing and Connecting Fuel Lines .............. 22
Shutoff Valve .............................................................22
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................22
Sediment Trap ...........................................................22
Checking Fuel Line Connections ..................... 23
Check Fuel Pressure .................................................23
Perform Leak Test ............................................. 23
Natural Gas Vapor Installation (Typical) ......... 24
LP Vapor Installation (Typical) ......................... 25
Section 6: Electrical Connections
Generator Connections .................................... 27
Control Wiring ................................................... 28
Main AC Wiring .................................................. 29
Service Entrance Decals ................................... 29
Common Alarm Relay (Option) ........................ 29
Battery Requirements ....................................... 30
Battery Installation ............................................ 30
Connecting Battery ....................................................30
Battery Disposal ................................................ 30
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