INSTALLATION
General Location Guidelines
•Install the unit outdoors ONLY.
•Place the unit in a prepared location that is flat and has provisions for water drainage.
•Install the unit in a location where sump pump discharge, rain gutter down spouts, roof
•Install the unit where the location of any services such as phone, electrical, fuel, air conditioning, irrigation, including covered, concealed and underground services will not be affected or obstructed.
•Install the unit where air inlet and outlet openings will not become obstructed by leaves, grass, snow, etc. If prevailing winds will cause blowing or drifting, you may need to construct a windbreak to protect the unit.
•Install the generator as close as possible to the Transfer Switch to reduce the length of wiring and conduit.
•Install the generator as close as possible to the fuel supply to reduce length of pipes.
IMPORTANT: Laws or local codes may regulate the distance to the fuel supply.
The Home Generator System is shipped already attached to its mounting pad. Unless mandated by local code, a concrete slab is not required.
If mandated by local code, construct a concrete slab at least 3 inches thick and 6 inches longer and wider than the unit.
Attach unit to slab with 1/4” diameter (minimum) masonry anchor bolts long enough to retain the unit.
Fuel and Electrical Inlet Dimensions
Figure 2, below, depicts the location of the fuel piping connector. Also shown is the recommended location for punching holes for attaching the power conduit.
Lifting the Generator
The generator weighs more than 530 pounds. Proper tools, equipment and qualified personnel should be used in all phases of handling and moving the generator.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage
Contact with power lines can cause electric shock or burn.
Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object
Can cause muscle strain or back injury.
•If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact any power lines.
•DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
•Use lifting pipes as described in the section “Lifting the Generator” in installation manual.
•The unit may shift on the lifting pipes during movement, which can cause injury.
•DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator will occur.
Figure 2 — Generator Fuel and Conduit Attachment Locations, Oil Fill Side of Unit
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Conduit Attachment |
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Area |
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Fuel Piping |
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Connector | 3/4” NPT |
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