Owner Orientation

This section provides generator owners with the information necessary to achieve the most satisfactory and cost effective installation possible.

The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are meant to familiarize you with the installation options available with your generator. A thorough understanding of these options will provide fundamental control over the cost of your installation, as well as ensure your final satisfaction and security.

Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types, and distances are the factors that must be considered when negotiating with an installation professional. Remember that as the distance from the existing electrical service and

gaseous fuel supply increases, and the number of 90 degree bends in the fuel supply increases, compensations in piping and wiring materials must be made. This is necessary to comply with local codes and overcome electrical voltage drops and gaseous fuel pressure drops.

The factors mentioned above will have a direct effect on the overall price of your generator installation.

In some areas you may need to acquire electrical permits for installing the generator, building permits for installing gas lines, and permits for noise allowances. Your installer should check your local codes AND obtain the permits before installing the system.

Fuel Factors

An important consideration affecting the entire installation

 

WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable

is the type of fuel used by your generator. The system was

 

and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or

factory tested and adjusted using either natural gas or

 

explosion resulting in death or serious injury.

 

• The residential generator is equipped with an

liquid propane (LP vapor). For proper engine function, factors

 

 

automatic safety gas “fuel shut-off” valve.

that are inherent to each of these fuels, your location and

 

•

DO NOT operate the equipment if the “fuel shut-off” valve is

the duration of possible utility interruptions a e important

 

missing or inoperative.

considerations in the following fuel guidelines:

 

 

 

REPRODUCTION

• In engines set up to run on propane (LP), use

• Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture any

Power Decrease at High Altitude or

particulate material. Using fuels outside the

High  emperature

for

following recommended values may cause

Air density is less at high altitudes, resulting in less available

performance problems.

engine power. Specifically, engine power will decrease 3.5%

 

commercial grade HD5 propane with a minimum fuel

for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1%

for each 10° F (5.6°C) above 77°F (25°C). Make sure you and

energy of 2500 BTUs/ft3 with maximum propylene

your installer consider these factors when determining total

content of 5% and butane and heavier gas content of

generator load.

2.5% and minimum propane content of 90%.

 

Natural gas rating will depend on specific fuel but typical

 

derates are between 10 to 20% off the LP gas rating.

 

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