Section 1 — Installation
Guardian
1.1INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION
DANGER:
Only qualified electricians or contractors should attempt such installations, which must comply strictly with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
NOTE:
Read the entire manual before starting the installa- tion. Ensure that the model number of the unit being installed matches a model on the front cover.
Generac cannot possibly know of and advise the home standby trade of all conceivable procedures and meth- ods by which installation of this equipment might be achieved. Neither can Generac know of possible hazards and/or results of each method or procedure. We have not undertaken any such wide evaluation.
◆1.1.1 INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE
1.For the Homeowner or Business Owner: You need to have a certified electrician or contractor to install this product. To arrange for proper installa- tion, contact one of the following sources:
•Generac/Guardian Authorized Dealer: Look for “Generac” or “Guardian” in your local Yellow Pages under the classification “Generators – Electric.”
•Heating and A/C Contractors: Look in your local Yellow Pages under the classifications “Heating Contractors” or “Air Conditioning Contractors.”
•Call us direct at (262)
2.For the Installing Dealer/Contractor: This manual contains all the information required to properly install and start a Guardian Power Systems gen- erator in most applications. If you do need more
information, contact us directly at
(262)
◆1.1.2 STANDARDS INDEX
In the absence of pertinent standards, codes, regula- tions and laws, the published information listed below may be used as installation guide for this equipment.
1.NFPA No. 37, STATIONARY COMBUSTION ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES, available from the National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210.
2.NFPA No. 76A, ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYS- TEMS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, available same as Item 1.
3.NFPA No. 54, NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, avail- able same as Item 1.
4.NFPA No. 58, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, available same as Item 1.
5.NFPA No. 70, NFPA HANDBOOK OF NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, available same as Item 1.
6.Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, available from the American Insurance Association, 85 John Street, New York, N.Y. 10038.
7.AGRICULTURAL WIRING HANDBOOK, available from the Food and Energy Council, 909 University Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201.
8.ASAE EP-3634, INSTALLATION AND MAINTE-
NANCE OF FARM STANDBY ELECTRICAL SYS- TEMS, available from the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
9.NFPA No. 30, FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE, available same as Item 1.
1.2UNPACKING
◆1.2.1 PRECAUTIONS
Handle shipping cartons and crates with care. Use care to avoid damage from dropping, bumping, colli- sion, etc. Store and unpack crates and cartons with the proper side up, as noted on the shipping carton.
◆1.2.2 INSPECTION
After unpacking, carefully inspect the contents for damage that may have occurred during shipment
•This standby generator set has been factory sup- plied with a weather protective enclosure that is intended for outdoor installation only.
•The 6 kW, 8 kW and 10 kW standby generator sets are packaged with an automatic transfer switch.
•This UL listed,
•All sound attenuated models have a
If this generator is used to power electrical load circuits normally powered by a utility power source, you are required by code to install a trans- fer switch. The transfer switch must effectively iso- late the electrical system from the utility distribu- tion system when the generator is operating (NEC 701). Failure to isolate an electrical system by such means will result in damage to the generator and also may result in injury or death to utility power workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
If any loss or damage is noted at time of delivery, have the person(s) making the delivery note all damage on the freight bill or affix his or her signature under the consignor's memo of loss or damage.
If you note loss or damage after delivery, separate the damaged materials and contact the carrier for claim procedures.
“Concealed damage” is understood to mean damage to the contents of a package that is not in evidence at the time of delivery, but is discovered later.
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