INSTALLATION
Figure 1 — Home Generator System Clearances
Exhaust Port |
•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.
Essential Circuits
As a Home Generator System owner, it is important that you clearly identify the circuits in your building that are "essential" to you.
It is important that your installer understand which circuits you want to include as "Essential Circuits". Depending on the power consumed by these circuits, most or all of them can be switched to the Home Generator System for the duration of normal power interruption.
The wattage reference guide shown in Figure 2 will assist you with your
Figure 2 — Wattage Reference Guide
| Device | Running |
| Watts | |
|
| |
| Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* | 1700 |
| Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* | 3800 |
| Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* | 6000 |
| Battery Charger (20 Amp) | 500 |
| Circular Saw | 800 to 1000 |
| Clothes Dryer (Electric)* | 5750 |
| Clothes Dryer (Gas)* | 700 |
| Clothes Washer* | 1150 |
| Coffee Maker | 1750 |
| Compressor (1 HP)* | 2000 |
| Compressor (1/2 HP)* | 1400 |
| Compressor (3/4 HP)* | 1800 |
| Curling Iron | 700 |
| Dehumidifier* | 650 |
| Electric Blanket | 400 |
| Electric Range (per element) | 1500 |
| Electric Skillet | 1250 |
| Freezer* | 700 |
| Furnace Fan (3/5 HP)* | 875 |
| Garage Door Opener* | 500 to 750 |
| Hair Dryer | 1200 |
| Hand Drill | 250 to 1100 |
| Iron | 1200 |
| Jet Pump* | 800 |
| Light Bulb | 100 |
| Microwave Oven | 700 to 1000 |
| Milk Cooler* | 1100 |
| Oil Burner on Furnace | 300 |
| Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) | 400 |
| Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) | 150 |
| Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) | 225 |
| Radio | 50 to 200 |
| Refrigerator | 700 |
| Slow Cooker | 200 |
| Submersible Pump (1 HP)* | 2000 |
| Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)* | 1500 |
| Submersible Pump | 2800 |
| Sump Pump* | 800 to 1050 |
| Table Saw (10")* | 1750 to 2000 |
| Television | 200 to 500 |
| Toaster | 1000 to 1650 |
*Allow three (3) times listed watts for starting device
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