Section 2 – Installation

Recreational Vehicle Generator

‹2.2.5 COMPARTMENT FLOOR CUTOUTS

Provide openings in the generator compartment for the following items (Figure 2.8):

Engine exhaust and cooling air outlets

Generator cooling air inlet

Four holes for passage of generator mounting bolts. See the "Generator Restraint" section.

DANGER

Fuel lines and exhaust piping must not penetrate into the vehicle living area.

2.3COOLING AND VENTILATING

AIR

It is absolutely essential that an adequate flow of air for cooling, ventilating and engine combustion be supplied to the generator set. Without sufficient airflow, the engine/generator quickly overheats. Such overheating can cause serious operating difficulties and also may cause fire and personal injury. The installer must make sure that sufficient air is available to the generator for cooling, ventilating and combustion. The installer also must provide for a path for exhausting the cooling air to the exterior of a compartment, if so equipped.

Figure 2.8 – Compartment Floor Cutout

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