Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators 31
Installation Checklists
Section 7: Installation Checklists
Safety Checklist
NOTE: See Safety Rules & General Information for
more information.
Are manuals, wiring diagrams, and other documenta-
tion readily available?
Is there any evidence of freight damage?
Does enclosure have scratches or damage to painted
surfaces (which would indicate lifting without a
spreader bar)?
Are all guards, covers, insulation blankets, and other
protective devices in place?
Are any parts or components worn, damaged, or
missing?
Is generator correctly grounded?
Is a fire extinguisher kept near generator?
Is there any evidence of oil or coolant leaks?
Are any combustible materials left in generator com-
partment?
Is area surrounding generator clean and free of
debris?
Do these parameters meet all applicable codes and
local jurisdiction?
Installation Planning Checklist
NOTE: See Installation Planning for more information.
Is generator readily accessible for maintenance, re-
pair, and firefighting purposes?
Is installation site clean and dry? Is installation site
provided with adequate drainage?
Is there a minimum of 5 ft (1.5 m) of clearance around
generator to facilitate repair or replacement of major
components?
Have adequate provisions been made for installation
of fuel supply?
Do these parameters meet all applicable codes and
local jurisdiction?
Foundations and Mounting Checklist
NOTE: See Site Selection and Preparation for more
information.
Is generator installed on a concrete pad capable of
supporting its weight and accessories?
Is generator securely fastened to concrete pad using
suitable grade, size, and style fasteners?
Is concrete pad seated on a prepared solid subsur-
face using appropriate reinforcing bar or expanded
wire mesh?
Does concrete pad extend beyond frame rails at least
6 in (15.2 cm) on all sides?
Is concrete pad flat and level to within 0.5 in (13 mm)?
Are plugs installed in tie-down holes of frame rail?
If installed on a roof or combustible floor, is generator
seated on a layer of sheet metal and non-combustible
insulation? Do the sheet metal and insulation extend
beyond generator base at least 6 in (15.2 cm) on all
sides?
Is base frame stub-up cover plate installed?
Do all fuel, coolant, exhaust, and electrical lines have
flexible sections where they connect to generator?
Is all piping correctly supported and secured?
Do these parameters meet all applicable codes and
local jurisdiction?
Ventilation System Checklist
NOTE: See Site Selection and Preparation for more
information.
Is there sufficient air flow for cooling and ventilation?
Are all bushes, shrubs, and other vegetation a mini-
mum of 3 ft (1 m) away?
Does air inlet face the direction of prevailing winds?
Has system been correctly protected from freeze up
and corrosion?
Have standby equipment heaters been specified?
Have system drain valves and air eliminators been
installed?
Does air outlet face noise sensitive areas without
noise attenuating devices?