INSTALLATION
8
General Location Guidelines
• Install the unit outdoors ONLY.
• Place the unit in a prepared location that is flat and has
provisions for water drainage.
• Install the unit in a location where sump pump discharge,
rain gutter down spouts, roof run-off, landscape irrigation,
or water sprinklers will not flood the unit or spray the
enclosure and enter any air inlet our outlet openings.
• Install the unit where the location of any services such as
phone, electrical, fuel, air conditioning, irrigation, including
covered, concealed and underground services will not be
affected or obstructed.
• Install the unit where air inlet and outlet openings will not
become obstructed by leaves, grass, snow, etc. If
prevailing winds will cause blowing or drifting, you may
need to construct a windbreak to protect the unit.
• Install the generator as close as possible to the Transfer
Switch to reduce the length of wiring and conduit.
• Install the generator as close as possible to the fuel supply
to reduce length of pipes.
IMPORTANT: Laws or local codes may regulate the distance
to the fuel supply.
The Home Generator System is shipped already attached to
its mounting pad. Unless mandated by local code, a concrete
slab is not required.
If mandated by local code, construct a concrete slab at least
3 inches thick and 6 inches longer and wider than the unit.
Attach unit to slab with 1/4” diameter (minimum) masonry
anchor bolts long enough to retain the unit.
Essential Circuits
As a Home Generator System owner, it is important that you
clearly identify the circuits in your building that are "essential"
to you.
It is important that your installer understand which
circuits
you want to include as "Essential Circuits". Depending on the
power consumed by these circuits, most or all of them can
be switched to the Home Generator System for the duration
of normal power interruption.
The wattage reference guide shown in Figure 2 will assist you
with your decision-making process. It provides the wattage
used by many ordinary household devices. Use it as a guide
when selecting your essential circuits. Review this information
with your installer and ask about any technical considerations
that might affect the cost of your installation.
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