Installation

This product is only for use as an optional generator system which provides an alternate source of electric power and to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and communication systems that, when stopped during any power outage, could cause discomfort or inconvenience.

NOTICE This product does NOT qualify for either an emergency standby or legally required standby system as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.

Only current licensed electrical and plumbing professionals should attempt home generator system installations. Installations must strictly comply with all applicable codes, industry standards, laws and regulations.

• Emergency generator systems are intended to

 

automatically supply illumination, power, or both,

 

to designated areas and equipment in the event of

 

failure of the normal supply. Emergency systems may

 

also provide power for such functions as ventilation

 

 

 

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where essential to maintain life, where current

 

interruption of the normal supply would produce

 

serious life safety or health hazards.

 

 

• Legally Required standby generator systems are

 

intended to automatically supply power to selected

 

loads in the event of failure of the normal source

 

which could create hazards or hamper rescue or fire-

 

fighting operations.

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Home Owner Responsibilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for

 

• Carbon monoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and

• Read and follow the instructions given in the

maintained indoors according to the manufacturer’s

operator’s manual.

 

 

instructions/ recommendations. Smoke alarms

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

and using your home generator, as specified in the

• Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained

operator’s manual.

 

 

 

 

indoors according to the manufacturer’s instructions/

recommendations. Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke.

Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Install only an UL approved transfer switch that is compatible with the generator.

•Read and follow the instructions given in this installation and start-up manual.

•Installation must strictly comply with all applicable codes, industry standards, laws, and regulations.

•Allow sufficient room on all sides of the generator for maintenance and servicing.

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