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This exhaust system must be installed
properly, in strict compliance with applicable
codes and standards.
Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from
drive belts, fans and other moving or hot
parts. Never remove any drive belt or fan
guard while the unit is operating.
Adequate, unobstructed ow of cooling and
ventilating air is critical to prevent buildup of
explosive gases and to ensure correct
generator operation. Do not alter the
installation or permit even partial blockage of
ventilation provisions, as this can seriously
affect safe operation of the generator.
Keep the area around the generator clean and
uncluttered. Remove any materials that could
become hazardous.
When working on this equipment,
remain alert at all times. Never work
on the equipment when physically or
mentally fatigued.
Generator Installation
These generators are air-cooled, engine-
driven generator sets designed to supply
electric power that operates critical
electrical loads during utility power
failure. Your generator was factory-installed
in a weather resistant, all metal enclosure and
are intended for outdoor installation only.
Before Installation
The generator’s rated wattage/amperage
capacity must be adequate to handle all
electrical loads that the unit will power. The
critical (essential) loads may need to be
grouped together and wired into a separate
“emergency” distribution panel.
Connecting this generator to an electrical
system, normally supplied by an electric
utility, shall be by means of a transfer switch,
to isolate the electrical system from the
utility
distribution system when the generator is
operating. Failure to isolate the electrical
system by these means will result in damage
to the generator and may also result in injury
or death to utility workers due to backfeed of
electric energy.
If an open bottom is used, the engine-genera
tor
is to be installed over non-combustible
materials and should be located such that
combustible materials are not capable of
accumulating under the generator set.
Only qualied, competent installation
contractors or electricians thoroughly familiar
with applicable codes, standards and
regulations should install this standby electric
power system. The installation must comply
strictly with all codes, standards and
regulations pertaining to the installation.
After the system has been installed,
do nothing that might render the
installation in non-compliance with such
codes, standards and regulations.
NFPA Standards
The following published standards
booklets pertaining to standby electrical
systems are available from the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269:
NFPA 37, STATIONARY
COMBUSTION ENGINES AND
GAS TURBINES
NFPA 54, NATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE
NFPA 58, LIQUIFIED
PETROLEUM GAS CODE
NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE (NEC)
NFPA 99, STANDARD FOR HEALTH
CARE FACILITIES