Section 2 Load and Transport
To ensure personal safety while preventing damage to the product, we strongly recommend the following guidelines be observed when loading and transporting standby generator sets. Due to the different designs, dimensions and weights of the generators involved, specific instructions for each model are not provided. However, these guidelines are applicable to the full standby line (although minor procedural changes may be necessary between sets). It is the responsibility of the dealer/distributor to see that generator loading and transport be performed within the framework of these guidelines. Obviously, prepackaged (crated) sets may be exempt from certain aspects of this section. (Prepackaged generators generally are loaded in their containers with the aid of lift trucks.)
2.1 Lifting the Generator Set
DDo not lift the generator set by the lifting eyes attached to the engine and/or alternator. These lifting eyes are only used during generator assembly and are not capable of supporting the entire weight of the generator. The mounting skid of each standby generator set includes four holes for attaching the lifting device. These holes are strategically placed to avoid damage to generator components by lifting cables and to maintain balance during lifting. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove protruding generator components (air cleaner, shrouding) to avoid damage by lifting cables.
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