Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz PowerPactâ„¢ 3
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Messages ..................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................2
General Hazards .........................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................3
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................4
Explosion Hazards ......................................................4
Battery Hazards ...........................................................5
General Rules .......................................................5
Before You Begin ........................................................6
NEC Requirements .....................................................6
Standards Index ..........................................................6
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
General .................................................................7
Required Tools .....................................................7
Unpacking ............................................................7
Parts Shipped Loose ...........................................9
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .....................................................11
Installation Guidelines for Stationary Air-Cooled Gener-
ators ..........................................................................12
Annex A — Explanatory Material ..............................12
Site Preparation .................................................13
Material Sufficient for Level Installation .....................13
Transportation Recommendations ............................14
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and Other Sup-
porting Structures .............................................14
Section 4: Generator Placement
Generator Placement .........................................15
Section 5: Fuel Conversion/Gas
Connections
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ....17
BTU Content ..............................................................17
Fuel Pressure ............................................................17
Fuel Conversion ................................................ 17
Fuel Consumption ............................................. 18
Fuel Line Sizing ................................................. 19
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ............................................19
LP Vapor Pipe Sizing ................................................19
Summary ............................................................ 19
Installing and Connecting Gas Lines .............. 20
Shutoff Valve .............................................................20
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................20
Sediment Trap ...........................................................20
Checking Gas Line Connections ..................... 21
Section 6: Electrical Connections
Control Wiring ................................................... 25
Main AC Wiring .................................................. 26
Utility Service Circuit Breaker (not supplied) .............26
Battery Requirements ....................................... 27
Battery Installation ............................................ 27
Battery Disposal ................................................ 28
Section 7: Control Panel/Start-Up/Testing
Control Panel Interface ..................................... 29
Control Panel ..................................................... 29
Generator Set-Up ............................................... 30
Generator Activation ..................................................30
Before Initial Start-Up ....................................... 30
Engine Oil Recommendations ...................................30
Before starting, complete the following: ....................31
Setting The Exercise Timer .......................................31
Check Manual Transfer Switch Operation ...... 31
Electrical Checks ............................................... 31
Generator Tests Under Load ............................ 32
Checking Automatic Operation ........................ 32
Installation Summary ........................................ 33
Shutting Generator Down While Under Load Or
During A Utility Outage ..................................... 33
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch .............................. 33
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................... 35
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