Chicago Electric 90300 General Location, Generator Support and Mounting, Grounding the Generator

GENERAL LOCATION

1.It is recommended to locate and install the Generator in a protected outdoor area where cooling air is readily available (see previous warning section).

2.Install the Generator so that the air inlets and outlets are not blocked by obstructions such as bushes, trees, or snow drifts. Locating it in the path of heavy winds or snowdrifts may require the placement of a barrier for protection. The air inlet, in normal weather conditions, should face the prevailing wind direction.

3.Install the Generator on a concrete slab or other area where rain drainage or flood waters can not reach it.

4.Generator placement should allow four feet of access to all sides for maintenance.

5.Place the Generator as close as possible to the electrical tools and equipment being powered to reduce the length of extension cords.

6.If the Generator in located indoors, or in a Generator house, the Engine exhaust must be ventilated to the outdoors using professionally installed, leakproof, heat resistant, flexible, metal tubing.

GENERATOR SUPPORT AND MOUNTING

1.Mount the Generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the Generator. The slab must extend on all sides beyond the Frame (21) by at least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specifications if necessary. Attach the Frame to the concrete slab using 3/8” diameter masonry type anchor bolts (not supplied).

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

1.NOTE: It is recommended that only a trained and licensed electrician perform this procedure. (Generators without a permanent installation may not need to be grounded, check local codes and ordinances.)

2.Connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding Point on the front panel to a grounding rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately ground the Generator.

(See Figure H, page 15.)

Note: Local codes and ordinances may vary. Always check local codes and install in accord with all laws.

REV 08/04; 11/04