Section 2 — Installation
QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW
Setting switch two to OFF allows the control PCB to perform the ATS control functions.
Control system interconnections consist of N1 and N2, and leads 23 and 194. Control system intercon- nection leads must be run in a conduit that is sepa- rate from the AC power lead. Recommended wire gauge sizes for this wiring depends on the length of the wire, as recommended below:
| MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH | RECOMMENDED WIRE |
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| 460 feet (140m) | No. 18 AWG. |
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| 461 to 730 feet (223m) | No. 16 AWG. |
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| 731 to 1,160 feet (354m) | No. 14 AWG. |
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| 1,161 to 1,850 feet (565m) | No. 12 AWG. |
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2.9.2 GTS-TYPE ENGINEERED TRANSFER SWITCH
If the generator is to be installed with an engineered transfer switch, such as a Generac
Connect the
2.10BATTERY INSTALLATION
DANGER
Standby generators installed with automatic
! transfer switches will crank and start automati- cally when NORMAL (UTILITY) source voltage is removed or is below an acceptable preset level. To prevent such automatic
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas. This gas can form an explosive mixture around the battery for several hours after charging. The slightest spark can ignite the gas and cause an explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the battery and cause blindness or other injury. Any area that houses a storage battery must be properly ventilated. Do not allow smoking, open flame, sparks or any spark producing tools or equipment near the battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic ! sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe
burns. Do not permit fluid to contact eyes, skin, clothing, painted surfaces, etc. Wear protective goggles, protective clothing and gloves when handling a battery. If fluid is spilled, flush the affected area immediately with clear water.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The bat-
tery is capable of exploding.
Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released ! electrolyte can be toxic and harmful to the skin
and eyes.
The battery represents a risk of high short cir- cuit current. When working on the battery, always remove watches, rings or other metal objects, and only use tools that have insulated handles.
2.10.1 VENTED BATTERIES
The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is
!harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically conductive and corrosive. The following proce- dures are to be observed:
•Wear full eye protection and protective clothing,
•Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with water,
•Where electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thor- oughly and immediately with water and seek med- ical attention, and
•Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an
Lead acid batteries present a risk of fire because they generate hydrogen gas. The fol- lowing procedure are to be followed:
•DO NOT SMOKE when near batteries,
•DO NOT cause flame or spark in battery area, and
•Discharge static electricity from body before touch- ing batteries by first touching a grounded metal surface.
Servicing of batteries is to be performed or super- vised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized person- nel away from batteries.
For recommended batteries, see Section 4.6.4. All batteries must be at 100 percent
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