Manuals / Multiquip / Lawn and Garden / Portable Generator

Multiquip MQP45GM, MQP20IZ, MQP40IZ Mounting Foundation, Typical Foundation, Typical Footing

Models: MQP60GM MQP30DZ MQP30GM MQP50IZ MQP60IV MQP45GM MQP40IZ MQP20IZ

1 94

Download 94 pages 19.21 Kb

Page 34

Image 34

MOUNTING FOUNDATION

Mounting Foundation

Figure 6 below shows the typical foundation installation. Figure 7 below shows the typical footing on a foundation in soil with a low load bearing capacity.

Figure 6. Typical Foundation

Figure 7. Typical Footing

PAGE 34 — INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07)

Page 34

Image 34

Multiquip MQP45GM, MQP20IZ, MQP40IZ, MQP60IV, MQP50IZ, MQP30GM Mounting Foundation, Typical Foundation, Typical Footing

Contents

Application & Installation Manual APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUALMQ POWER MQPOWERPage MQPOWERSERVICEDEPARTMENT HERES HOW TO GET HELPNUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING WARRANTYDEPARTMENTElectrical Installation TABLE OF CONTENTSMechanical Installation ApplicationNOTES PAGE SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSFORYOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS Lethal Exhaust GasesRespiratory Hazard SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSAccidental Starting Over Speed ConditionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETYGENERAL SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR Emergencies Operation SafetyMaintenance Safety first aid kitBattery Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFire Protection IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLifting the Generator Set IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIntroduction Safety ConsiderationsINTRODUCTION About This ManualInstallation INSTALLATION OVERVIEWApplication and Installation OverviewLocation INSTALLATION OVERVIEWCold Climates and Derating Factors Outdoor LocationsGenerator Set Sizing Calculations Genset Sizing ProcedureGENSET SIZING Step 1. Prepare a Load ScheduleStep Sequence Guidelines Generator Set Sizing Calculations ContinuedStep 2. Create a Generator Set Worksheet GENSET SIZINGFigure 1. Genset Sizing Worksheets GENSET SIZING765.7 Example Two-StepLoading ApplicationGENSET SIZING Step 3. Enter Individual Load CharacteristicsStep 4. Enter Individual Load Characteristics Generator Set Sizing Calculations ContinuedGenerator Set Sizing Calculations Continued Step 5. Select a Generator SetGENSET SIZING a.Establish the minimum size requiredSingle-PhaseInduction Motor GENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LOAD CHARACTERISTICSDetermining Load Characteristics Lighting Table 4. Single Phase Motor CharacteristicsThree-PhaseInduction Motors GENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LOAD CHARACTERISTICSTable 5. NEMA Code Letter Multiplying Factor Calculate SkW as follows Determining Load Characteristics continuedGENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LOAD CHARACTERISTICS 0.82 Three Phase NEMA Motor Code TableGENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LOAD CHARACTERISTICS 0.55Static UPS Synchronous MotorsVariable Frequency Drives GENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LOAD CHARACTERISTICSNoise Laws and Regulations ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS — dBANoise Consideration Noise Level Measurement and Decibel / dBA UnitsENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS — dBA Comparison Chart dBAFigure 2. dBA Comparison Chart Figure 3. dBA Comparison Chart Adding Additional Sound SourcesENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS — dBA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS — dBA Effects of DistanceFigure 4. Distance Effects on dBA Airborne Noise Reducing NoiseStructure-BorneNoise ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS — dBAAcoustic Material Acoustic MaterialENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS — dBA Figure 5. Reducing NoiseMounting Access to SetMOUNTING FOUNDATION Mounting on a Slab FloorFigure 6. Typical Foundation MOUNTING FOUNDATIONMounting Foundation Figure 7. Typical FootingVibration Isolators MOUNTINGTHE GENERATOR SETGeneral Information LocationSet mounted radiator-cooledgenerator sets Installation and Adjustment ProcedureMOUNTING — VIBRATION ISOLATORS Vibration IsolatorsMECHANICAL CONNECTIONS Introduction MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — FUEL SYSTEM DIESELFuel System Installation Diesel FuelSupply Tank Higher than Engine Installation MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — FUEL SYSTEM DIESELSupply Tank Lower than Engine Installation Subbase TankFlex Diesel Fuel SupplyMECHANICAL INSTALLATION — FUEL SYSTEM DIESEL FlexGaseous Fuels Energy ContentBTU Content Pipeline Natural GasContaminants Gaseous Fuel SupplyLength Pipe and Tube SizingPipe Size in OutsidePipe Size in Length•Make sure all unloading connections are tight MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — FUEL SYSTEM•Open any valve SLOWLY •DO NOT tamper with relief valvesMECHANICAL INSTALLATION — FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Storage RegulationsEnvironmental Protection Fire ProtectionField Installing A Generator Exhaust System MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — EXHAUST SYSTEMExhaust System Installation Figure 14. Mounting Exhaust ThimbleMECHANICAL INSTALLATION — EXHAUST SYSTEM MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — EXHAUST SYSTEM Figure 15. Condensation TrapTable 20. Heat Losses from Uninsulated Exhaust Exhaust System Installation Reference DataMECHANICAL INSTALLATION — EXHAUST SYSTEM Pipes and MufflersMQ Power Batteries MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — BATTERY SYSTEMPurpose of the Battery How BatteriesWorkBattery Starting Systems MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — BATTERY SYSTEMEngine Starting System Preparation of Charged and Wet Batteries MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — NEW BATTERYNew Battery Installation Preparation of Dry Charged &Dry Charged Batteries continued MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — NEW BATTERYRemoving Old Battery Charged and Moist Batteries — ActivationBatteryTesting BATTERY SYSTEM —TESTINGBATTERYStep Three 3 - Load Procedure BATTERY SYSTEM — BATTERYTESTING CHART Figure 18. Battery Testing ChartBattery Storage BATTERY SYSTEM — CHARGING BATTERYCharging LowWater-lossBatteries Auto Boost Feature BATTERY SYSTEM — BATTERY CHARGERBattery Charger Introduction Temperature CompensationLC1224-500-2Battery Charger BATTERY SYSTEM — BATTERY CHARGERFC & FCA Battery Charger FC1224-10-2011UBattery ChargerBattery Charger Installation BATTERY SYSTEM — BATTERY CHARGER SAFETYBattery Charger Safety Ventilation and Cooling MECHANICAL INSTALLATION —VENTILATIONAND COOLINGEngine Cooling Vents and DuctsMECHANICAL INSTALLATION —VENTILATIONAND COOLING LouversFactory Mounted RadiatorVentilation Figure 25. Factory Mounted RadiatorRadiator Set Requirements Mounted Radiator Cooling SystemFigure 26. Duct Air Installation MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — REMOTE RADIATOR COOLING Remote Radiator Cooling optionalRemote Radiator Cooling MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — REMOTE RADIATOR COOLINGFigure 27. Remote Radiator Installation MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — HOTWELL COOLING Hot Well InstallationMECHANICAL INSTALLATION — HEAT EXCHANGER COOLING Heat ExchangerCoolantTreatment COOLANT TREATMENTCoolant Heaters Remote Control / Monitor Connections ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION — DC CONTROLWIRINGControl Wiring Terminal Block WiringDC CONTROL WIRING — CONTROL BOX BACK PANEL Control BoxTORQUE TO 120 LB - IN DC CONTROLWIRING — CONTROL BOX BACK PANELL3 3 PH USE COPPER WIRE ONLY, MINIMUM SIZE 4 AWGDC CONTROL WIRING — CONTROL BOX BACK PANEL Figure 34. Generator Set Wire DiagramBefore starting the genset, verify Transfer SwitchAC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OverviewGenerator Main Line Circuit Breaker AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSSizing A Generator Main Line Circuit Breaker mounted fuel tank is used, the electrical stub-up Electrical TerminationsAC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS breakerAC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS — SYSTEM GROUNDING AC WIRING GeneratorVoltage ConnectionsLoad Connections Connecting the Load Load Balancing3-PoleATS AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS — SYSTEM GROUNDINGSystem Grounding continued 4-PoleATSAC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS — EQUIPMENT GROUNDING Equipment GroundingElectrical Distribution System ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMFigure 38. Typical Electrical Distribution System General Battery ConnectionsPRE-STARTPREPARATION VentilationPRE-STARTPREPARATION Run the Generator SetAC and DC Wiring APPENDIX — INSTALLATION CHECKLISTINSTALLATION CHECKLIST GeneralAPPENDIX — MAIN-LINECIRCUIT BREAKER FOR MQ POWER INDUSTRIAL GENERATORSABB or APPENDIX — MAIN-LINECIRCUIT BREAKERFOR MQ POWER INDUSTRIAL GENERATORS cont BreakerMQP20IZ APPENDIX — GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONSGenerator Model MQP50IZAPPENDIX — GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Environmental OperationMQP300IV APPENDIX — GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONSGENERATOR MQP350IVMQP20IZ APPENDIX — ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSGENERATOR MODEL MQP30DZMQP100IV APPENDIX — ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSGENERATOR MODEL MQP125IVMQP300IV APPENDIX — ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSGENERATOR MODEL MQP350IVMQP30GM APPENDIX — ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSGENERATOR MODEL MQP45GMAPPENDIX — DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS TABLE 29. MQ POWER GENERATOR DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTSCONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE APPENDIX — DIMENSIONS ANDWEIGHTSGENERATOR NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING HERES HOW TO GET HELPAPPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL MQPOWERSERVICEDEPARTMENT