Generac Power Systems 0K8420-A - Table of Contents

Installation Guidelines for Spark-Ignited Stationary Emergency Generators iii
Section 1 Safety
1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Safety Rules ..........................................................................................................................1
1.3 General Hazards ...................................................................................................................2
1.4 Electrical Hazards ................................................................................................................2
1.5 Fire Hazards ..........................................................................................................................3
1.6 Explosion Hazards ...............................................................................................................3
1.7 Standards Index ...................................................................................................................3
Section 2 Installation Planning
2.1 Protector Pre-Order Checklist .............................................................................................5
2.2 Unit Drawings .......................................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Installation Drawings ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Wiring Diagrams ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Receiving ..............................................................................................................................6
2.3.1 Receiving and Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.2 Inspection .................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Storage Before Installation ..................................................................................................6
2.4.1 Long Term Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4.2 Short Term Storage .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Lifting ....................................................................................................................................7
2.6 Generator Location ..............................................................................................................7
2.6.1 General Location Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.6.2 Weather Considerations ............................................................................................................................ 8
2.7 Accessories ..........................................................................................................................8
Section 3 Foundations & Mounting
3.1 Generator Foundations ......................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Concrete Pad ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.3 Unit Clearance .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.4 Stub Up Area ............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Mounting .............................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 Fixed Foundation ...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Connections .............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.3 Combustible Floor and Roof Protection ................................................................................................ 12
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