Generac 1276-1 owner manual Plan the Location of Your Generator, Diameter Hole

Site Preparation and Standby Generator Placement

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Crushed Stone or Pea Gravel

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1.PLAN THE LOCATION OF YOUR GENERATOR.

NOTE: Do not place the generator directly under a window.

Select an area outside of your home nearest your incoming gas service. Determine where the generator will be placed outside of the home. Arrange for fuel piping with shut-off valve to be run to this location. Keep in mind that GENERAC® recommends placement no closer than 3 feet to any structure. Local codes may dictate placement farther from a structure. The 3/4” fuel inlet is located 6 inches in from the rear of the unit on the right side if facing the unit from the front. The fuel inlet is 10.2 inches above ground.

2.Clear an area 5-1/2feet by 5 feet of grass and vegetation to a depth of 5 inches. This includes the distance the generator should be set away from a structure (3 feet) and 6 inches beyond the width and length of the generator mounting pad (48" L x 24" W).

3.Lay black poly-film to cover the area.

4.Fill the area to ground level with pea gravel or crushed stone.

5.Drive an 8-foot grounding rod into the ground to grade. Make sure grounding rod and strap are not exposed above ground level. (NEC code applies to grounding method.)

6.Determine where the flexible conduit will pass through the house from inside to outside. When you are certain you have clearance on each side of the wall, drill a small pilot hole through the wall to mark

the location. Drill a 1-3/4” diameter hole through the sheathing and siding with hole saw.

6 Drill Hole Through House

1-3/4”

Diameter Hole

7.While adhering to all local electrical codes, route the 30 foot conduit along ceiling/floor joists and wall studs to the location where the conduit will pass through the wall to the exterior of the house.

7 Drill Pass Through Hole

1-3/4”

Diameter Hole

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