TP-6984 5/17a12 Section 1 Installation
1.2 Lifting
Unbalanced weight.
Improper lifting can cause severe
injury or death and equipment
damage.
Do not use lifting eyes.
Lift the generator set using lifting bars
inserted through the lifting holes on
the skid.
WARNING
Approximate generator set weights are shown in
Figure 1-1. Use lifting bars inserted through the holes in
the skid to lift the unit. See the dimension drawings in
Section 3 for lifting hole locations.
Model Weight, kg (lb.)
8RESV/RESVL 170 (375)
10RESV/RESVL 194 (428)
12RESV/RESVL 196 (433)
Figure 1-1 Approximate Shipping Weights
1.3 Generator Set Inspection
Complete a thorough inspection of the generator set.
Check for the following:
1. Inspect the generator set for loose or damaged
parts or wires. Repair or tighten any loose parts
before installation.
2. Check the engine oil. Fill, if necessary, with the
recommended viscosity and grade of oil. Use
synthetic oil, API (American Petroleum Institute)
Service Class SG or higher. See TP-6880,
Operation Manual, for additional information.
1.4 Location and Mounting
Install the generator set outdoors near the incoming gas
service. The generator set location must allow easy
access for maintenance and service. The required
distance from a structure is dependent on state and local
codes. See the dimension drawing in Section 3 for the
minimum clearance from structures and
non-combustible materials.
Locate the generator set so that the hot exhaust does
not blow on plants or other combustible materials. No
plants, shrubs, or other combustible materials are
allowed within 1.2 m (4 ft.) of the exhaust end of the
generator set.
Do not install the generator set where exhaust gas could
accumulate and seep inside or be drawn into a
potentially occupied building. Furnace and other similar
intakes must be at least 3 m (10 ft.) from the exhaust
end of the generator set.
Notice
DO NOT locate the generator set near patios,
decks, play areas, or animal shelters. Keep items
such as lawn furniture, toys, sports equipment,
and all combustible materials away from the
generator set exhaust outlet.
Remind family members, children, and visitors to
use caution near the generator set. Generator sets
connected to automatic transfer switches start
automatically during exercise periods and power
outages. Some generator set components
become hot when the generator set is running and
remain hot for a time after the generator set shuts
down.
Note: The reduced minimum clearance from a structure
contained in ADV--8774 only applies to
generators that are compliant with clause (2) of
section 4.1.4 of NFPA 37. To verify that the
generator is compliant, check the Specification
Number located on the generator name plate.
See Figure 1-2. If the name plate displays one of
the following specification numbers, then the
generator is compliant with clause (2) of section
4.1.4 of NFPA 37 and the reduced clearance in
ADV--8774 (Figure 3-5) will apply.
D 8RESV: GM88347--GA7 or higher
D 8RESVL: GM88347--GA10 or higher
D 10RESV: GM88347--GA8 or higher
D 10RESVL: GM88347--GA11 or higher
D 12RESV: GM88347--GA9 or higher
D 12RESVL: GM88347--GA12 or higher
Note: If the generator set name plate does not
display one of the specification numbers set
forth above, refer to ADV-8539 in installation
manual TP--6879 for the minimum
clearance from a structure.
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