Outdoor Installation
Install the generator in a location where it is not exposed to rain or sunshine. Make sure the generator is on a secure level ground so that it cannot slide or shift around. Also install the generator in a manner so the exhaust will not be discharged in the direction of nearby homes.
DCA-10SPX3 — INSTALLATION
CAUTION :
An electric shock is apt to happen when vibrators are used. Pay close attention to handling when operating vibrators and always use rubber boots and gloves to protect the body from electrical shock.
The installation site must be away from excessive moisture and dust. All electrical equipment should be protected from excessive moisture. Failure to do will result in deterioration of the insulation and will result in short circuits and grounding.
Foreign materials such as dust, sand, lint and abrasive materials cause excessive wear, to the engine parts and the alternator parts.
CAUTION :
Pay close attention to ventilation when operating the generator inside tunnels and caves. The engine exhaust contains noxious elements. Engine exhaust must be routed to a ventilated area.
Indoor Installation
Exhaust gases from diesel engines are extremely poisonous. Whenever an engine is installed indoors the exhaust fumes must be vented to the outside.The engine should be installed at least two feet from any outside wall. Using an exhaust pipe which is too long or too small can cause excessive back pressure which will cause the engine to overheat.
Eliminate the danger of deadly carbon monoxide gas. Remember that exhaust fumes from any diesel engine are very poisonous if discharged in a closed room, but harmless if allowed to mix with the outside air. If the generator is installed indoors, you must make provisions from venting the engine exhaust to the outside of the building.
DO NOT cover ventilation areas on the enclosure. Covering the ventilation grids will cause the engine to overheat.
Generator Grounding
To prevent electrical shock and possible damage to the equipment, it is important to provide a good EARTH ground.
Article 250 (Grounding) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides guide lines for proper grounding and specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NEC articles
1.Use one of the following wire types to connect the generator to earth ground.
a.Copper - 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) or larger.
b.Aluminum - 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) or larger.
2.When grounding the generator (Figure 12) connect the ground cable between the lock washer and the nut on the generator and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other end of the ground cable to earth ground.
3.NEC article
NOTE
When connecting the generator to any buildings electrical system ALWAYS consult with a licensed electrician.
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