Generac Power Systems Protector Series Installation Guidelines

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Exhaust Hazards ..................................................3
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Fire Hazards .........................................................3
Explosion Hazards ...............................................4
Lifting Hazards .....................................................4
Battery Hazards ...................................................4
General Rules .......................................................5
Before You Begin ........................................................5
Standards Index ..........................................................6
Section 2: Installation Planning
Introduction ..........................................................7
Unit Drawings .......................................................7
Installation Drawings ...................................................7
Wiring Diagrams ..........................................................7
Receiving ..............................................................7
Receiving and Unpacking ............................................7
Inspection ....................................................................7
Storage Before Installation .................................7
Long Term Storage .....................................................7
Short Term Storage .....................................................7
Lifting ....................................................................7
Generator Location ..............................................8
General Location Guidelines .......................................8
Weather Considerations ..............................................8
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .......................................................9
Carbon Monoxide ................................................9
Carbon Monoxide Detectors ........................................9
Potential CO Entry Points ..........................................10
Protect the Structure .................................................10
Fire Prevention ...................................................11
Distance Requirements .............................................11
Fire Codes, Standards, and Guidelines ....................12
Generator Maintenance .............................................12
Fresh Air for Ventilation and Cooling ..............13
Water Ingress Avoidance ................................. 13
Proximity to Utilities .......................................... 13
Transportation Recommendations .................. 13
Site Preparation ................................................. 13
Generator Foundation ...............................................13
Concrete Pad ............................................................13
Dimensions ................................................................13
Stub-Up Area .............................................................14
Mounting ............................................................ 14
Fixed Foundation .......................................................14
Connections ..............................................................14
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and 
Other Supporting Structures ............................ 14
Section 4: Gaseous Fuel Systems
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ... 15
BTU Content ..............................................................15
Fuel Pressure ............................................................15
Fuel System Conversion .................................. 15
Gaseous Fuel Properties .................................. 15
Natural Gas ...............................................................15
Liquid Propane Gas ...................................................16
Definitions .......................................................... 16
Gaseous Fuel Systems ..................................... 17
NG System ................................................................17
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................17
Primary Regulator Outlet ...........................................17
LP Gas System .........................................................19
Sediment Trap ...........................................................19
Fuel Pressure Regulators ................................. 20
General ......................................................................20
Best Practices ...........................................................20
Operating Fuel Pressure ...........................................20
Engine Fuel Consumption .........................................20
Fuel Pressure Regulator Sizing .................................21
Recommended Fuel Pressure Regulators ................21
Primary Fuel Pressure Regulator ..............................21
Pipe Sizing Considerations .............................. 22
General ......................................................................22
Sizing LP Tanks for LP Gas Withdrawal ......... 23
Final Operating Test .......................................... 26
Fuel Shutoff Valve .....................................................26
Fuel Pressure Test Port Location ..............................26
Final Test Procedure .................................................27

Generac Power Systems Protector Series Specifications

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Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	Protector Series
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English