TP-5594 5/95 Installation 6-5
Consider the thickness of insulating and
sound-deadeningmaterialusedtolinethecompartment
when planning clearances. If necessary, enlarge the
compartment to minimum clearance requirements.
Securely fasten the generator set to avoid unwanted
movement from vibration and road shock. If the unit is
equipped with a mounting tray, the tray is usually
supported on the ends by angle iron and has a full door
for service access. Use the same number of bolts as
mounting holes in the tray to secure the tray to the
support structure. Secure units not equipped with a
mounting tray by attaching the generator set mounts
directlyto the vehicle frame. Skid-mounted units canbe
either affixed to a tray for tray mounting or attached
directly to the vehicle frame by the installer. The
generator is easily removedfrom the coach if acarriage
with rollers is incorporated into the support structure.
SeeFigure 6-6. Avoid roadsplashandthepossibilityof
igniting combustible material beneath the coach by
enclosing all unnecessary free space beneath the
generator compartment.
When designing the compartment, allow sufficientroom
for the set to be easily removed if major service is
required. See Figure 6-6. Also keep in mind that the
compartment door must have air-intake openings
havingafreeareaequaltoor greater than thatspecified
under Air Requirements following.
Make sure the compartment is vapor tight and
completely sealed from the inside of the vehicle to
prevent exhaust or other fumes from entering the
vehicle.
Figure 6-6. Slide Tray Feature for Ease of Service
Line the compartment with a good sound-deadening
material. The material selected must be fireproof or
highly resistant to fire. An available type of three-layer
foam material does a very efficient job of absorbing
sound. This type material is easily cut to size with
scissors and can be quickly installed using special
fire-retardant adhesive which bonds the material to
almost any surface that is clean and dry.
NOTE
Be careful not to place combustible insulation near
exposed exhaust-system components.
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