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Installation Guidelines for Air-Cooled Generators iii

Section 1

1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1

1.1.1 Read This Manual Thoroughly ......................................................................................................1

1.1.2 How to Obtain Service ..................................................................................................................2

1.2 Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................... 2

1.2.1 General Hazards ...........................................................................................................................3

1.2.2 Electrical Hazards .........................................................................................................................3

1.2.3 Fire Hazards .................................................................................................................................3

1.2.4 Explosion Hazards ........................................................................................................................4

1.3 General Rules ....................................................................................................................... 4

1.3.1 Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................................4

1.3.2 Standards Index ............................................................................................................................4

Section 2 Unpacking and Inspection

2.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 Required Tools ..................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 8

2.4 Parts Shipped Loose .........................................................................................................11

Section 3 Site Selection and Preparation

3.1 Site Selection ...................................................................................................................... 13

3.1.1 Installation Guidelines .................................................................................................................14

3.2 Site Preparation .................................................................................................................. 15

3.2.1 Material Sufficient for Level Installation ......................................................................................16

Section 4 Generator Placement

4.1 Generator ............................................................................................................................ 17

4.2 Fascia Skirt Installation (If Applicable) ............................................................................ 18

Section 5 Fuel Conversion/Gas Connections

5.1 Fuel Conversion ................................................................................................................. 19

5.2 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ....................................................................19

5.3 Fuel Consumption .............................................................................................................. 20

5.4 Fuel Line Sizing .................................................................................................................. 20

5.4.1 Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ..............................................................................................................21

5.4.2 LP Vapor Pipe Sizing ..................................................................................................................21

5.4.3 Gas Installation Summary ...........................................................................................................22

5.5 Installing and Connecting Gas Lines ............................................................................... 22

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